I had some questions on the Treeze products (sanitization, oil lube compatibility), so I emailed Don Wands and after running some tests they sent me their recommendations:
Treeze products can be used safely with oil-based lubricants. Naturally condoms can't, so that may be a limiting factor.
Treeze products are nonporous, so no beasties can make their way into the toy and washing with soap and water, toy cleaner, or alcohol will take care of most cleaning tasks. Exposure to hot water, by dishwasher or boiling, can erode the urethane component, though, as can exposure to bleach. Don Wands recommends the use of condoms it you will be sharing the Treeze toys. (my note: if you have to sanitize the toy, a quick run over with bleach solution followed by rinsing will likely work fine, but I wouldn't do it too often).
The relevant excerpt of the last E-mail follows:
One of the factory employees and myself conducted some experiments on the Treeze last night and came to the following conclusions:
1. Treeze are compatible with oil based lubricants.
2. Treeze should be cleaned with warm water and antibacterial soap or wiped down with rubbing alcohol and then rinsed. We recommend that you use a condom on Treeze if sharing with multiple partners.
3. Treeze should NOT be boiled, cleaned in the dishwasher or soaked in a bleach solution because it will ruin the finish.
Treeze products can be used safely with oil-based lubricants. Naturally condoms can't, so that may be a limiting factor.
Treeze products are nonporous, so no beasties can make their way into the toy and washing with soap and water, toy cleaner, or alcohol will take care of most cleaning tasks. Exposure to hot water, by dishwasher or boiling, can erode the urethane component, though, as can exposure to bleach. Don Wands recommends the use of condoms it you will be sharing the Treeze toys. (my note: if you have to sanitize the toy, a quick run over with bleach solution followed by rinsing will likely work fine, but I wouldn't do it too often).
The relevant excerpt of the last E-mail follows:
One of the factory employees and myself conducted some experiments on the Treeze last night and came to the following conclusions:
1. Treeze are compatible with oil based lubricants.
2. Treeze should be cleaned with warm water and antibacterial soap or wiped down with rubbing alcohol and then rinsed. We recommend that you use a condom on Treeze if sharing with multiple partners.
3. Treeze should NOT be boiled, cleaned in the dishwasher or soaked in a bleach solution because it will ruin the finish.
