cleaning vibrators?

[damonsgirl.livejournal.com]

hey..i know this has probably been asked before...but i cannot find it. i have a vibrator and i have no clue how to clean it! water and tissues doesnt seem to work cause the tissue gets stuck. i tried hand sanitizer and it smelled clean...it just had stuff all over it (i havent cleaned it in awhile and the more i wiped the more stuff got on)... i really need to clean this thing but i havent got a clue. my bf called me for phone sex and because of what i used (the hand sanitizer) i got so dry i couldnt put it in! i had to poor water on my vagina tgo get it in...finally after the 5th orgasm or so i finally got wet on my own. ...

...basically how am i supposed to clean the thing and actually get it clean? and not get dry afterwards?

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[-birkenstock.livejournal.com]

copied and pasted from http://nawtythings.com/vibrators_clean.html

There are two types of vibrators - waterproof and non-waterproof. If you own the waterproof variety then the vibrator can be easily cleaned with soap and warm water. If the vibrator is not waterproof then you have to be very careful not to get water in or around batteries or the motor. NEVER immerse a non-waterproof vibrator in water. To properly clean your vibrator make sure you get all the crevices and ridges. Alcohol can be used on hard plastic vibrators but avoid using alcohol or alcohol based products on rubber, as they may dry out and damage the surface. We recommend Adult Toy Cleaner for the best care of your adult toys. Clean your vibrator following each use. DO NOT submerge your vibrator in water unless it is waterproof. NEVER dip electric (plug-in) vibrators in water. Don't get water into the battery compartment of your vibe or you could damage the motor and other parts. If you do happen to get the inside of the vibrator wet, open it up; take out the batteries and blow dry the interior until completely dry. Wipe off the batteries thoroughly. Leave the vibrator opened with the batteries out over night. Always make sure that the toy is dry before putting away. Also it is a good idea to let your toys air dry rather than toweling them off.

[damonsgirl.livejournal.com]

i feel so stupid...this is the onyl toy i have and i only got it cause my girl friends made me...i cannot remember if its water proof or not...is there anyway to find out if it is waterproof or not? or is there something that will clean both parts...oir does teh Adult Toy Cleaner work for both?...sorry for not knowing anything

[lil-m-moses.livejournal.com]

Just wash it with antibacterial soap and water, just being careful not to get water into the battery compartment, and dry it off thoroughly after washing.

[shes-unreal.livejournal.com]

Is it hard plastic or silicone or what?

[damonsgirl.livejournal.com]

i think its silicone...well its definately not hard plastic so im assuming silicone. feels sorta similar to silicone breast implants out of the breast (i had my boobs done with saline but they let me feel silicone) except its a bit harder cause of the device inside...

[misslynn.livejournal.com]

it might be jelly rubber, too. in which case you might want to use a condom over it 'cause they are notoriously hard to clean.

is it smooth, or kinda... smooshy jelly like?

also, you probably shouldn't put it straight into you with cleaner still on it, you could end up with a yeast infection or something. no matter what you use, rinse it off thoroughly and dry it before either store or use it.

[damonsgirl.livejournal.com]

its smooth....except for the ridges thats supposed to be there.....not really smooshy jelly like. and ya i was totally not expecting to have to use it but the bf wanted me to and i dont feel like faking it this early in the relationship

[autumn-sylver.livejournal.com]

Smooth with ridges.. that sounds familiar. Is this (http://storeforlovers.com/product.asp?SKU=40254&B=ROM_SED&C=4) the one you have?
If so, I have the same one, and you can just wash it with soap and water. What I do is run the water in a thin stream in the sink and get it wet. When you wash it, hold your fingers in a ring at the top (where the battery compartment is) and twirl the vibe back and forth in the ring formed by your fingers, being careful not to get soap in the battery compartment. Then when you rinse it, hold it on an angle and turn it to rinse off the soap, being careful not to get water inside it.
Also, it's made of silicone, not rubber. When I went to buy one, I made sure to ask them for ones that weren't latex, because I'm allergic to it.

[ennyleve.livejournal.com]

i have a jelly-type vibe, and i wash it with gentle soap and water and let it air dry. if yours is hard and not jelly like, i'd imagine you could wipe it down with a clean towel (you probably could with a jelly vibe, but it'd be more likely that lint or whatever would get stuck i'd think)

also, i'd imagine that hand sanitizer is really not the best thing to be exposing your vagina too...

[damonsgirl.livejournal.com]

ya wasnt really prepared for the phone sex...he kinda surprised me and then wanted me to use it but i hate lying to him so i did....im fine i just got real dry...NOT fun...i was thinking...alcohol=bye bye germs.....im not doing anything with it for a while..it should be fine....."ring"

[queensugar.livejournal.com]

Additionally, most adult stores sell toy cleaner, and if you go to a decent one the sales associate can probably help you know what exactly is appropriate for your vibe.

[princess-kessie.livejournal.com]

I have a nice little collection of toys and I use the little alcohol swabs that the nurses use before they take your blood. A bottle of rubbing alcohol and a cotton pad would also work well.

I find the swabs convenient because they are easy to rip open and store in my nightstand, and I don't have to worry about spilling the bottle of alcohol etc. And the alcohol dries quickly, and doesn't irritate like soap residue can. ^_^

[iterative-steps.livejournal.com]

soap and water, then dry it off with a towel

[willucry4me.livejournal.com]

do NOT use antibacterial soap or liquid soap on squishy toys. they are porous and will retain some of the soap which can cause an infection.

it's best to use a toy cleaner or if you can't get any, use regular soap that will rinse clean. rinse really well and rub the toy with your hand under the water to make sure you're getting rid of all soap residue. shake off excess water and air dry.