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Do you wash your sex toys in the dishwasher?
10/23/2010
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Note that you really don't need antibacterial soap. It doesn't really sanitize (especially used the way most people use it), and there are two side effects that are significant:
Originally posted by
Shellz31
Never - dont think the people I live with would be thrilled to find them....lol. Besides, I find antibacteria soap does the job.
(1) Indiscriminate use can promote the growth of resistant bacteria
(2) Especially with porous toys you're running the risk of getting some of the chemical in your sensitive bits.
Plain soap or detergent works pretty well, and if you need sanitizing you should go with something that really works.
10/23/2010
We don't have a dishwasher; I just wash using mild soap or feminine wash and hot water. Works well for me, especially since I only have one (water-resistant) toy.
10/31/2010
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I agree. I definitely don't use enough toys to make running the dishwasher worth while.
Originally posted by
Bunnycups
HAHA! I totally agree. Oh boy, I can see it now. No way. No dishwasher. Also running a whole cycle for a few toys seems a bit much... wasteful, not to mention ridiculous.
10/31/2010
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I haven't washed my toys in the dishwasher unless I was reviewing them, but I don't do it on a regular basis. I usually just wash them quickly in the sink after use with my cleanser and, if safe, mild soap and water.
Originally posted by
B8trDude
I've noticed several reviews where people mention washing their toys in a dishwasher. Do/would you do that with your sex toys?
11/01/2010
i am not lucky enough to have a dishwasher. if i did i would so use it, i would add antibacterial soup to it or purchase a dish liquid that was antibaterial
11/04/2010
I voted other... I was actually going to give this a shot with my toys today and realized that I have roommates who MIGHT be a lil disturbed if they found my toys in the dishwasher... Hmm I suppose if I warn them... *wanders off*
11/08/2010
A point I would like to make is that the Dishwasher is less for washing dishes and more for sanitizing dishes... most have their own heating element and what not... Yes they clean food off of dishes...but the reason they get so hot is to sanitize.
11/08/2010
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I would, but I accidentally voted no! I haven't, and that's why I voted no, and then I say the "would." Oops!
Originally posted by
B8trDude
I've noticed several reviews where people mention washing their toys in a dishwasher. Do/would you do that with your sex toys?
11/08/2010
wouldnt it break it?
11/10/2010
I have never done that. I am afraid the dishwasher will ruin my toys.
11/10/2010
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This is a really good idea and much less time consuming than taking the time to bring water to a boil.
Originally posted by
P'Gell
I never do. I have a house full of kids, and our dishwasher is always full and run (with dishes) at least once or twice a day.
I can't imagine clearing it for some sex toys. There are already dishes in the sink while the washer is ... more
I can't imagine clearing it for some sex toys. There are already dishes in the sink while the washer is ... more
I never do. I have a house full of kids, and our dishwasher is always full and run (with dishes) at least once or twice a day.
I can't imagine clearing it for some sex toys. There are already dishes in the sink while the washer is running, awaiting the next load. I also don't need my kids to see our sex toys.
Maybe if you were single or only a couple, and had very few dishes, but not in a house with lots of kids and lots of dirty dishes.
I have used bags made for sterilizing breast pump parts. (You put the products and the water into the bag and Nuke it.) But, these take only 2 oz of water and only 2 or 3 minutes. Microwave Sterilizer Bags (In fact, I think Eden should carry them.) less
I can't imagine clearing it for some sex toys. There are already dishes in the sink while the washer is running, awaiting the next load. I also don't need my kids to see our sex toys.
Maybe if you were single or only a couple, and had very few dishes, but not in a house with lots of kids and lots of dirty dishes.
I have used bags made for sterilizing breast pump parts. (You put the products and the water into the bag and Nuke it.) But, these take only 2 oz of water and only 2 or 3 minutes. Microwave Sterilizer Bags (In fact, I think Eden should carry them.) less
11/12/2010
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I couldn't agree more! Honestly never made sense to me to wash toys w/o soap and I know dish washing powder is very abrasive vs basic anti-bac liquid soap.
Originally posted by
Selective Sensualist
I've always heard that when you wash a toy in the dishwasher that you should use no soap, place it on the upper rack, and wash the toy separate from dishes.
1. This seems like a wasteful amount of water to me for just one toy (or even ... more
1. This seems like a wasteful amount of water to me for just one toy (or even ... more
I've always heard that when you wash a toy in the dishwasher that you should use no soap, place it on the upper rack, and wash the toy separate from dishes.
1. This seems like a wasteful amount of water to me for just one toy (or even for several). And I don't want to wait until I have enough toys needing thorough cleaning to fill up the entire upper rack. I can just boil my toy in a pot with much less water and in a much quicker time span. The water also gets much, much hotter when boiling it, thus more effectively cleaning the toy, IMO.
2. The hot water heater in our apartment does not get our water very hot AT ALL. So, I would just be washing the toy for an extended period of time with warm water (and, again, no soap).
Thus, I wouldn't feel confident that the toy was cleaned effectively enough. Boiling wins hands down on several counts. less
1. This seems like a wasteful amount of water to me for just one toy (or even for several). And I don't want to wait until I have enough toys needing thorough cleaning to fill up the entire upper rack. I can just boil my toy in a pot with much less water and in a much quicker time span. The water also gets much, much hotter when boiling it, thus more effectively cleaning the toy, IMO.
2. The hot water heater in our apartment does not get our water very hot AT ALL. So, I would just be washing the toy for an extended period of time with warm water (and, again, no soap).
Thus, I wouldn't feel confident that the toy was cleaned effectively enough. Boiling wins hands down on several counts. less
11/13/2010
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Not all toys can go in the dishwasher. Anything that isn't waterproof should definitely not go in. However a lot of dildos, such as those made out of silicone, glass, or metal should be fine to go in there. Check the product and don't be afraid to ask if you aren't sure.
Originally posted by
lamira
I have never done that. I am afraid the dishwasher will ruin my toys.
11/13/2010
We typically will clean our toys right away...with two little kids running around, they need to be packed up as soon as we're done with them. I feel pretty confident with cleaning them with hot, soapy water.
11/13/2010
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My dishwasher uses scolding water only so I always fear it will melt the toys. I use soap/water with most of mine.
Originally posted by
B8trDude
I've noticed several reviews where people mention washing their toys in a dishwasher. Do/would you do that with your sex toys?
11/17/2010
I don't have a dishwasher, I wash my dishes by hand in the sink, so if you consider me the dishwasher, then yes, I send my toys to the dishwasher all the time! LOL
11/17/2010
I use toys almost daily, and since they would have to go on the top rack with no detergent, seems like a waste to run water & eletricity for a couple of toys.
11/17/2010
Currently living with in-laws, and I don't think that they would appreciate that much!
11/20/2010
I voted other, I've done it once but that was more just to see how well it works. I'm living with my parents now so it not really an option I'm not sure what I's do if I" wasn't living at home.
11/20/2010
Haven't yet, but if I had more than a counter-top dishwasher (and several dishwasher-safe toys to wash at once) I probably would.
11/21/2010
My dishwasher is already never emptied when I washed it. Maybe I should get a new glass toy and tell him to empty it so he'll get the hint.
11/29/2010
Not to sound like a broken record (just posted this in another thread), but I'm hesitant to use the dishwasher. I'd rather do them by hand.
12/04/2010
Anything that is silicone gets thrown in the dishwasher after we are done with it. No kids so it's easy to do.
12/04/2010
I have not yet.
12/05/2010
I won't lie, I considered it. What stops me is the dishwasher would have to be free of dishes and the food trap would have to be sterilized, just because I'm crazy prone to the stupidest of infections. With that said, that's a lot of water for something I can do in the sink with some antibacterial soap. Our hot water is almost to the point of boiling. I have scalded myself several times just rinsing my hands.
12/05/2010
I just don't know if I would really want to wash them in a dishwasher for fear of somehow damaging a toy. Even though, I know there are several people who do.
12/05/2010
I would if I didn't have a room mate, and had enough toys to fill the top shelf.
Dishwashers actually use much less water than cleaning stuff in the sink by hand. Although, this depends on how long you clean by hand and how many toys you're cleaning.
Dishwashers actually use much less water than cleaning stuff in the sink by hand. Although, this depends on how long you clean by hand and how many toys you're cleaning.
12/06/2010
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They do need to be probably 2/3rds full, and since toys are generally small you can usually "bunch" them together to minimize the rinse water you need.
Originally posted by
potstickers
I would if I didn't have a room mate, and had enough toys to fill the top shelf.
Dishwashers actually use much less water than cleaning stuff in the sink by hand. Although, this depends on how long you clean by hand and how many toys ... more
Dishwashers actually use much less water than cleaning stuff in the sink by hand. Although, this depends on how long you clean by hand and how many toys ... more
I would if I didn't have a room mate, and had enough toys to fill the top shelf.
Dishwashers actually use much less water than cleaning stuff in the sink by hand. Although, this depends on how long you clean by hand and how many toys you're cleaning. less
Dishwashers actually use much less water than cleaning stuff in the sink by hand. Although, this depends on how long you clean by hand and how many toys you're cleaning. less
12/06/2010
This is a really interesting thread. I've always wondered about the possibility of cleaning toys in the dishwasher, but have never actually done it. Looks like the vast majority wouldn't even think about it. I'll be honest, thinking about putting my dishes in the washer after a bunch of my butt toys have been in there sketches me out.
12/06/2010