toycare5

Lavicka says: for horsehair items, you should use care to clean thoroughly.

Lavicka says: these items can easily break the skin, so cleaning them is essential to good, clean, safe play.

Lavicka says: the nice part is, these are natural fibers and are easily cleaned. use a mild soap or shampoo to wash the hair, rinse clean and let air dry.

Lavicka says: metal items can be washed in warm, soapy water or run through the dishwasher (watch for plastic parts if you use this method, as they could melt).

Lavicka says: once cleaned, soak in alcohol for 10-20 minutes to kill anything you may have missed. this will ensure that your metal toys are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

Lavicka says: once your toys are cleaned, and completely dry, you can store them away until next time.

Lavicka says: never store wet toys, as you are asking for trouble. bacteria thrive in closed spaces with wet objects.

Lavicka says: make sure all batteries are removed from your toys and stored in a seperate place.

Lavicka says: a leaking battery can ruin toys and harm skin if it goes undetected.

Lavicka says: you may want to store your batteries in a separate container, such as a sealable cottage cheese container, and then store them with your toys.

Lavicka says: silicone or jelly items should be wrapped in a soft cloth so they won't be nicked or scratched by other toys.

Lavicka says: floggers and horsehair whips should also be wrapped in cloth to prevent tangling

Lavicka says: small items can be stored in pouches (the making of which could be a fun little 'project' to keep your sub busy during those long absences)

Lavicka says: or containers.

Lavicka says: you're now ready to store all your items in your toybag or other container. any container will do, but something that breathes is recommended over an airtight container, as the air flow will help keep bacteria from growing if you failed to dry everything completely.

Lavicka says: i highly recommend locking your toys up if you have children in the house or entertain family and friends regularly.

Lavicka says: this will keep them from finding things out about you that you aren't necessarily ready to divulge and will also keep little ones from getting an education they aren't ready for.

Lavicka says: i have also been told that if you have kids in the house, having locked toy storage can help in your defense if someone attempts to bring you up on child abuse charges for being involved in BDSM activities.

Lavicka says: but this is only what i have heard. i make no claims to knowing the laws in this area (or any other area, for that matter)

Lavicka says: as for who is going to do the cleaning, i leave that for you to decide :)

Lavicka says: i will, however, mention that having your subs routinely clean and care for your toys will instill a sense of responsibility and respect toward the toys.

Lavicka says: just as they care and respect you for what you do to them and the headspace you put them in, the items you use to do this with should also be cherished by them.

Lavicka says: have them check toys for splinters, cracks or scratches from time to time, even if the toy hasn't been used recently.

xaveria thinks... what is this 'your sub' stuff.. glad Master is not here..

Lavicka asks: they can also do a routine check of battery power to keep you aware of possible need to buy more. (although who among us doesn't have a spare hoard of batteries??)

Lavicka says: cleaning toys can also be used as a disciplinary action, such as 'you have upset me. go and clean toys until i'm ready to talk about this.' or 'i am very disapointed in you. you will clean ALL of the toys in the toybag until i am satisfied with your performance'

Lavicka says: there are all sorts of possibilities with this one :)