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Boiling Silicone Sex Toys: How to Sterilise Safely
5 July 2024 · 4 min
Boiling Silicone Sex Toys: How to Sterilise Safely
Boiling kills bacteria. Here's the safe method.
What CAN Be Boiled
- 100% platinum silicone (no electronics, batteries, metal)
- Glass toys
- Stainless steel
What CANNOT Be Boiled
- Anything with electronics or batteries
- Toys with metal inserts (can rust)
- TPE or jelly (degrades in heat)
- Unknown materials
How to Boil
- Pot of clean water
- Bring to boil
- Place toy in water (don't let it touch the bottom—use a spoon to keep it suspended)
- Boil 10 minutes
- Remove with tongs
- Cool completely
- Air dry thoroughly
What Boiling Does & Doesn't Do
Does: Kill surface bacteria
Doesn't: Reverse material degradation, restore worn toys, remove stains
Safe Toys for Sharing
After boiling, shared toys are sterilised and safe.
Never share without sterilising.


