Okay so I've cleaned my Tantus toys via bleaching and using a dishwasher, but has anyone ever boiled theirs? I've heard a handful of sketchy reports that boiling could lead to destruction of a silicone toy.
I have boiled mine with no issues. Tantus suggests boiling as a cleaning option on their website. They state that their toys are safe up to 600° Fahrenheit.
I have yet to boil my silicone toys, but I Boil my silicone menstrual cup all the time. The only thing I have to suggest is do not let the silicone sit against the bottom or side of a metal pan (this was part of the boiling instructions of the cup.) as the metal can get hot enough to damage the silicone in the right conditions, even if the water generally won't.
Every so often I gather up all my silicone, non-motorized toys and line them up for boiling. I've never had any issues. Even my Super Soft and VixSkin toys come out just fine.
I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
Technically speaking, none of these methods will truly sterilize toys. However, boiling for 3-5 minutes or a 10% bleach solution will kill most pathogens of concern. You can use a dishwasher to clean toys, but it typically does not attain hot enough temperatures to clean as with boiling water. This is a common misconception about dishwashers.
@Silverdrop - While your method is probably sufficient, it is not the same as boiling the toy for 3-5 minutes and there are potential risks involved.
Silicone has very high melting point, upwards of 1400 deg F. It is used in bake ware and kitchen utensils for this very reason. So boiling it will cause no harm. I have heard that putting a wash cloth or dish towel will help prevent problems if you are worried about it.
Now this pertains to pure silicone, NOT TPR silicone and this is where problems come up. Some manufacturers will call a material "Silicone" just because it has silicone in it. The good part is the package has to have the right info on it to save them from a false advertising lawsuit.
Technically speaking, none of these methods will truly sterilize toys. However, boiling for 3-5 minutes or a 10% bleach solution will kill most pathogens of concern. You can use a dishwasher to clean toys, but it typically does not attain hot
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Technically speaking, none of these methods will truly sterilize toys. However, boiling for 3-5 minutes or a 10% bleach solution will kill most pathogens of concern. You can use a dishwasher to clean toys, but it typically does not attain hot enough temperatures to clean as with boiling water. This is a common misconception about dishwashers.
@Silverdrop - While your method is probably sufficient, it is not the same as boiling the toy for 3-5 minutes and there are potential risks involved.
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So true, to truly sterilize silicone you would need an autoclave. We all have one of those, eh?
Technically speaking, none of these methods will truly sterilize toys. However, boiling for 3-5 minutes or a 10% bleach solution will kill most pathogens of concern. You can use a dishwasher to clean toys, but it typically does not attain hot
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Technically speaking, none of these methods will truly sterilize toys. However, boiling for 3-5 minutes or a 10% bleach solution will kill most pathogens of concern. You can use a dishwasher to clean toys, but it typically does not attain hot enough temperatures to clean as with boiling water. This is a common misconception about dishwashers.
@Silverdrop - While your method is probably sufficient, it is not the same as boiling the toy for 3-5 minutes and there are potential risks involved.
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Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever start to share my toys. As it is, I'm only making sure they don't keep my own germs on them between uses.
Mostly my worry about using the stove is that I'll forget it's there and it'll boil dry. It's bad enough when you do it with a tin of beans, but I really don't want to make that mistake with a high end expensive toy.
I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
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I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
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I find the phrase "dildo bath" to be oddly adorable, for some reason.
As for worrying about it boiling dry, I find kitchen timers are most helpful, since you only really need a few minutes. Though unless you're sharing, I wouldn't really worry about it.
Silicone has very high melting point, upwards of 1400 deg F. It is used in bake ware and kitchen utensils for this very reason. So boiling it will cause no harm. I have heard that putting a wash cloth or dish towel will help prevent problems if you
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Silicone has very high melting point, upwards of 1400 deg F. It is used in bake ware and kitchen utensils for this very reason. So boiling it will cause no harm. I have heard that putting a wash cloth or dish towel will help prevent problems if you are worried about it.
Now this pertains to pure silicone, NOT TPR silicone and this is where problems come up. Some manufacturers will call a material "Silicone" just because it has silicone in it. The good part is the package has to have the right info on it to save them from a false advertising lawsuit.
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Yup, I always leave my silicone kitchen utensils in the pot or wok while I'm cooking, and all of them are still in great shape.
I've boiled my Tantus Echo in bubbling water for up to ten minutes before, and nothing has happened to it. I did have one cheap silicone plug (don't remember what brand it was) that deformed a little, after sitting in the bottom of the pot for a few minutes. Obviously that plug was not 100% silicone, probably some kind of silicone and plastic blend.
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever start to share my toys. As it is, I'm only making sure they don't keep my own germs on them between uses.
Mostly my worry about using the stove is that I'll forget it's there and
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Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever start to share my toys. As it is, I'm only making sure they don't keep my own germs on them between uses.
Mostly my worry about using the stove is that I'll forget it's there and it'll boil dry. It's bad enough when you do it with a tin of beans, but I really don't want to make that mistake with a high end expensive toy.
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Set your timer, I'm sure you have a timer built-in on your stove, or your microwave!
Set your timer, I'm sure you have a timer built-in on your stove, or your microwave!
Nope! Practically antique kitchen appliances here. I do own a timer, but I never seem to be able to find it when I need it. And the dildo bath works for now, since I'm the only one using my toys.
Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever start to share my toys. As it is, I'm only making sure they don't keep my own germs on them between uses.
Mostly my worry about using the stove is that I'll forget it's there and
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Thanks. I'll keep that in mind if I ever start to share my toys. As it is, I'm only making sure they don't keep my own germs on them between uses.
Mostly my worry about using the stove is that I'll forget it's there and it'll boil dry. It's bad enough when you do it with a tin of beans, but I really don't want to make that mistake with a high end expensive toy.
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When I'm boiling dildos, once I get the water boiling, I'll start some cold water in the tea kettle so I'll get a "go check the water!" whistle after ~5 minutes.
What would I do without a whistling teakettle? Sure I've got a watch, but there's a lot of opportunity for user error without my teakettle
Edit: heh. Everyone else recommends timers... timers don't do double duty and get water ready for your tea!
When I'm boiling dildos, once I get the water boiling, I'll start some cold water in the tea kettle so I'll get a "go check the water!" whistle after ~5 minutes.
What would I do without a whistling teakettle? Sure
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When I'm boiling dildos, once I get the water boiling, I'll start some cold water in the tea kettle so I'll get a "go check the water!" whistle after ~5 minutes.
What would I do without a whistling teakettle? Sure I've got a watch, but there's a lot of opportunity for user error without my teakettle
Edit: heh. Everyone else recommends timers... timers don't do double duty and get water ready for your tea!
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OMG, that is genius! I just may have to steal that idea.
So true, to truly sterilize silicone you would need an autoclave. We all have one of those, eh?
Nah, you can use a pressure cooker at 15 pounds for 10 minutes.
Boiling in an open pan at near sea level will come very close, pouring boiling water over silicone toys in another container won't because the water will rapidly cool off. In a reasonably heavy pan (clad or disk-bottom) that is kept full of water the metal conduction will be sufficient to where the silicone won't get up anywhere near the danger zone.
I've boiled silicone sometimes with no problems. I don't do it as a general rule because it's so much trouble and for most toys a simple wash will do. The only time I'd consistently boil would be anal-> vaginal or if the toys were used by someone other than my wife or I - in which case I'd probably pressure-cook them.
Sanitizing with boiling water or 10% bleach works just fine in most cases, provided that neither party has a compromised immune system or is known infected.
I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
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I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
Okay so I've cleaned my Tantus toys via bleaching and using a dishwasher, but has anyone ever boiled theirs? I've heard a handful of sketchy reports that boiling could lead to destruction of a silicone toy.
Its not supposed to destroy them if you only keep them in the boiling water for three minutes maximum. The silicone might be a little soft when you first pull them out but they should return to normal hardness pretty soon.
I have yet to boil my silicone toys, but I Boil my silicone menstrual cup all the time. The only thing I have to suggest is do not let the silicone sit against the bottom or side of a metal pan (this was part of the boiling instructions of the cup.)
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I have yet to boil my silicone toys, but I Boil my silicone menstrual cup all the time. The only thing I have to suggest is do not let the silicone sit against the bottom or side of a metal pan (this was part of the boiling instructions of the cup.) as the metal can get hot enough to damage the silicone in the right conditions, even if the water generally won't.
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This is why I have a scrap of fabric that I use as a cradle. It keeps the toys from touching the pot, and it's much easier to remove them than with tongs.
I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
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I pour boiling water from the kettle over the toys in a casserole dish, rather than boiling them on the stove top. It's my preferred method since I don't like handling bleach and the dishwasher usually has dishes in it.
Dildo bath!
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Silverdrop,
Be careful pouring boiling water into a cool casserole dish. The sudden temperature change could cause the dish to explode.
