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How to sanitize sex toys
Tantus Silk Small leads our sanitize sex toys ranking. Real products still sold in the US, re-checked weekly.
Reviewed by Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer) · Prices checked · How we rank
The verdict
Lube is the easiest way to make everything feel better. More glide, less friction, longer nights.
Our No. 1: Tantus Silk Small
Quick picks
Best overallNo. 1 ↓
Tantus Silk Small
Runner-upNo. 2 ↓
njoy Pure Wand
Shop $150 at SheVibeships free
Also greatNo. 3 ↓
Dame Pom
Shop $103 at SheVibeships free
At a glance
Compare the top 7
- 1
Tantus Silk Small$31.99Too new to rate$31.99 → - 2
njoy Pure Wand$150from 24 reviews$150 → - 3
Dame Pom$103Too new to rate$103 → - 4
Sliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 → - 5
Sliquid Shine 8.5 oz$15.99Too new to rate$15.99 → - 6
JO Refresh Foaming 7 oz$16.99Too new to rate$16.99 → - 7
Sliquid Shine 2 oz$7.99from 17 reviews$7.99 →
The ranking
Named cleaners and boilable pieces
Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.
No. 1 · TantusPhoto at the top ↑
Tantus Silk Small
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Named platinum. No motor. Boil if you want the extra pass. Dry it. Bag it.
Pros
- Platinum-cure silicone
- Flared base
Cons
- Slim. That's the point
- Water-based lube only
Why it ranks: Sanitize-plus-boilable silicone. Motors stay out of the pot.
No. 2 · njoy
njoy Pure Wand
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Steel. Boil or a dishwasher top rack if njoy said so. Inspect. A ding is trash.
Pros
- Body-safe stainless steel
Cons
- Hard. Go slower than silicone
- No flared suction cup. This is a hand toy
Why it ranks: Sanitize-plus-steel. Reviews mention weight more than soap.
No. 3 · Dame
Dame Pom
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
A motor. Soap and a wipe. Do not boil it. On the list so sanitize search leaves the pot alone.
Pros
- Bends to fit wherever you press it
- Waterproof, so it rinses clean
- Rechargeable, no batteries to buy
Cons
- Mild next to a wand — don't expect to rattle the bed
- Use water-based lube if you want glide
Why it ranks: Sanitize leak into a vibe. Boil fit drops.
No. 4 · Sliquid
Sliquid H2O
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Not a cleaner. On the how-to so sanitize search that skipped the rinse still buys the bottle that belongs after.
Cons
- It dries. Reapply. Keep the bottle in reach
- Not for a long water session. That's silicone lube
Why it ranks: Sanitize nights still forget slick later.
No. 5 · Sliquid
Sliquid Shine 8.5 oz
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Aloe spray. Tea tree. The sanitize night if you already rinse and wanted a named bottle after.
Cons
- Tea tree is a smell. Patch a wrist if oils bother you
- Soap and water still count. This is not magic
Why it ranks: Sanitize search that wants a spray lands on Shine. SheVibe stocks 8.5.
No. 6 · System JO
JO Refresh Foaming 7 oz
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Fragrance-free foam. Coat. Wait. Rinse. The sanitize foam if a spray already felt messy.
Cons
- Rinse. Don't leave foam in a motor seam
- Not a reason to skip soap on silicone
Why it ranks: Sanitize-plus-foam. SheVibe stocks the 7.
No. 7 · Sliquid
Sliquid Shine 2 oz
Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.
Ships discreetly from SheVibe
Travel Shine. Same aloe. The sanitize if the 8.5 already felt like luggage.
Cons
- Same oil warning as the big bottle
- You will refill it if you actually use it
Why it ranks: Pocket cleaner. Reviews mention the spray.
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)
Use more than you think, reapply without apology, and match the lube to your toy. Alone, a little extra turns a quick session into a long, slippery one.
The one we'd practice with is Sliquid H2O. Clean, slippery and no sticky finish. It's the bottle you stop thinking about, which is the point.
Before you buy
Buying guide
Soap, then a spray
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A pot, or not
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Mistakes to avoid
Bag it dry
How to store sex toys. Best sex toy storage bags.
FAQ
Common questions
- How do you sanitize a sex toy?
- Soap and water on named platinum. Shine after if you want a spray.
- Can you boil a vibrator?
- No. A motor stays out of the pot. How to boil silicone sex toys is the no-battery list.
- What about jelly?
- Throw it out. Body-safe sex toy materials. How to choose a sex toy cleaner will not save pores.
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