A question about silicone dildos...

Constructive discussions on Silicone Dildo:

Boiling silicone
I know that silicone can be boiled to be disinfected, and I have thought about it but do not currently have the means to do so. I'm wondering, how...

Silicone or plastic?
Which one is better?

Silicone quality of these toys?
My last toy that I got from them was a rabbit style vibe that claimed to be silicone, but it reeked of chemical smell and I came to the conclusion...

Cleaning silicone with an old toothbrush
Has anyone tried this on their silicone toys? I've got a couple of silicone toys with a lot of texturing, and it's difficult to get into the small...

Green difference in silicone?
Are there differences between companies that produce silicone toys? Are some of them safer/more environmental friendly/better quality than others?

I believe it's because the typical dishwashing detergents are too harsh and abrasive for the silicone of the toys - when you wash them by hand you use a mild, non-abrasive soap. For Vixskin in particular, but for all of my silicone toys, I would be afraid the detergent would damage the surface.

You can use detergent as far as I know. I use dish soap on mine. Note that dishwashing may not sterilize though.

I wouldn't want the possible remnants of leftover dish detergent going inside of my body!

Thank you! I always like to know the why behind the rule.