How to Clean and Care for a Silicone Rideable Dildo
Platinum silicone is one of the easiest materials to keep clean, because it is non-porous, nothing soaks in. A quick wash before and after each ride keeps your rideable body-safe, and looked after correctly, an Odyssey toy can last a lifetime. Here is everything, including the part most guides forget: the straps.
How do you clean a silicone dildo?
To clean a silicone dildo, wash it with warm water and a mild, unscented soap before and after every use, then rinse thoroughly and dry it completely. Because platinum silicone is non-porous, it does not trap bacteria the way porous materials can, so a simple wash keeps it hygienic, no special products needed.
Pay attention to the detailed areas. On a rideable, lube and moisture gather around a knot, a flared head or textured tendrils. We recommend cleaning these with a soft-bristled toothbrush, the soft bristles reach into every texture and groove to lift out any residue, without damaging the silicone.
Step-by-step cleaning
- Unbuckle and remove the straps from the base so you can clean the toy freely.
- Wash the toy in warm water with a mild, fragrance-free soap, working over every ridge, knot or tendril a soft-bristled toothbrush helps clean into the texture.
- Rinse thoroughly so no soap remains on the surface.
- Dry completely with a clean, lint-free cloth or let it air-dry fully.
- Store it dry once every part is completely dry (see below).
Do this before the first use as well as after every ride, a wash before you begin clears off any dust or residue from storage.
Can you sanitise or boil platinum silicone?
Yes. Because it is 100% platinum-cured silicone with no electronics, the toy itself can be deep-sanitised when you want more than a soap wash. With the straps removed, you can submerge the silicone toy in boiling water for a few minutes or wipe it with a 10% bleach solution and rinse thoroughly afterwards.
A soap-and-water wash is enough for everyday care; save boiling for an occasional deeper clean or when a toy is shared. Never boil the straps or buckles, clean those separately, by hand.
What to avoid
A few things protect both the silicone and its body-safe surface:
- No silicone lubricant. Silicone lube can bond to and degrade a silicone toy over time. Use water-based lube only, with the toy and for cleaning residue.
- No harsh or scented cleaners. Skip alcohol, household cleaning sprays and heavily fragranced soaps; a mild, unscented soap is all you need.
- No abrasive scrubbers. A soft cloth, your hands, or a soft-bristled toothbrush are all fine; avoid scouring pads or anything rough, which can mark the surface.
- Don't store it damp. Moisture trapped in a drawer or bag is the one thing that undermines non-porous silicone's whole advantage.
How do you store a rideable dildo?
Store a rideable somewhere cool, dry, and dust-free. Once the toy is completely dry, put it in a breathable pouch or a dedicated box. Because Odyssey toys are high-quality platinum silicone, they can safely be stored touching one another, you do not need to keep each one separate. What you should keep them away from is cheaper materials: TPR, TPE, jelly and low-grade silicone can react with platinum silicone and damage its surface over time, so store those apart from your Odyssey creatures.
Keep the straps with the toy but dry and loosely coiled, not cinched tight, so they hold their shape and stay ready for the next ride.
Caring for the straps
The straps need less than the toy, but a little attention keeps them fresh. Wipe or hand-wash them in warm, mildly soapy water when they pick up lube or moisture, rinse, and let them air-dry fully before storing. Don't boil them or put them through a hot wash, and store them dry and uncinched so the buckles and webbing last as long as the creature they hold.
Does platinum silicone need special care?
No, that is the point of it. Platinum-cured silicone is non-porous, hypoallergenic and durable, so it does not need special products or complicated routines: warm water, mild soap, a full dry and careful storage are all it asks. Looked after this simply, a hand-poured rideable stays body-safe and can last a lifetime, which is a large part of what makes it worth more than a cheaper, porous toy that wears out.
For how to use your rideable, see our guide on how to use a rideable dildo.
Frequently asked questions
How do you clean a silicone dildo?
Wash it with warm water and a mild, unscented soap before and after every use, rinse thoroughly, and dry it completely. Platinum silicone is non-porous, so a simple wash keeps it hygienic without special products.
Can you boil a silicone dildo?
Yes, if it is 100% silicone with no electronics. With the straps removed, submerge the silicone toy in boiling water for a few minutes for a deeper clean. A soap-and-water wash is fine for everyday care; never boil the straps or buckles.
What lube can you use with a silicone dildo?
Water-based lubricant only. Silicone lubricant can bond to and degrade platinum silicone over time, so it is not compatible.
How do you store a silicone dildo?
Store it cool, dry, and dust-free once fully dry, in a breathable pouch or box. High-quality platinum silicone toys can be stored touching one another, but keep them away from cheaper materials, TPR, TPE, jelly and low-grade silicone, which can react with and damage platinum silicone over time.
How long does a platinum silicone dildo last?
Cared for correctly, washed after use, dried fully, and stored properly, a platinum silicone toy can last a lifetime. It is non-porous and durable, so unlike cheaper, porous toys it does not break down with normal use.
How do you clean the straps?
Hand-wash the straps in warm, mildly soapy water when they need it, rinse, and air-dry them fully before storing. Don't boil them or put them through a hot wash; store them dry and loosely coiled.
Looked after, it lasts a lifetime
Every Odyssey Rideable is hand-poured platinum silicone, non-porous, body-safe and if cared for correctly, built to last a lifetime with nothing more than warm water, mild soap and a dry place to rest.
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