Okay, so you just got this gorgeous new butt plug, right? Real fancy stuff. Feels great, looks amazing. But here’s the thing – you gotta keep it clean. Like, really clean. Otherwise… yuck, and it won’t last. I learned that the hard way myself. Let me walk you through my whole cleaning mess turned routine.
First Night Out & The Initial Mess-Up
Used my new shiny plug for the first time. Worked like a dream, felt fantastic. Afterwards, brain kinda foggy, tired. I did the absolute bare minimum: gave it a quick rinse under the tap. Cold water only, maybe 10 seconds total. Flicked the water off it, thought “Eh, good enough,” and stuck it back in its little box.
Big mistake. Huge mistake. Pulled it out a couple days later for another go. Whoa. Nope. That faint, funky smell hit me right away. Like, something definitely crawled inside and died. Also, felt kinda… sticky? Just gross. Completely killed the mood. Threw it down the sink drain? Nah, too expensive. Had to fix this.
Getting Serious About Cleaning
Right, lesson learned. Laziness = bad smells = dead vibe. Time for a proper scrub. Here’s what I did step-by-step:
- Filled the Sink: Lukewarm water – not boiling hot (didn’t want to melt anything!), not freezing cold.
- Grabbed Unscented Soap: Used that super plain, gentle hand soap I have. No fancy fragrances, no harsh chemicals. Just basic clean.
- Soaked & Scrubbed: Dunked the plug completely. Grabbed a soft toothbrush I use only for this (labelled it clearly, trust me!). Got right into every nook and cranny, every ridge, the base – everywhere. Scrubbed way longer than I thought I needed to. Kept rinsing the brush off.
- Rinse, Rinse, Rinse: Held it under the running tap for ages. Seriously, I counted – felt like two whole minutes of water streaming over every part. Making sure all the soap was totally gone. No residue allowed.
Drying Drama & Finding a System
Okay, got it clean! Smell test? Much better. Now, drying. Tried just air-drying the first time. Big problem: water gets trapped around the base, especially if it has any tricky flared parts. Felt damp hours later. Not ideal. Bacteria loves damp.
Tried paper towels. They shred and leave little bits clinging to the surface. Annoying. Tried my regular bath towel? Felt weird, plus fibers could get stuck.
Finally found the winner: a brand-new microfiber cloth dedicated solely to my toys. Pat it all over gently. No rubbing. Gets most of the water off. Then? I leave it sitting out in the open air on the cloth on my dresser. No hiding it away damp. It needs air circulation. Usually good to go in a few hours.
Bonus tip: Dropped the damn thing once while cleaning! Nearly had a heart attack. Thankfully, it landed on the cloth. Now I lay out the drying cloth in the sink first so if my clumsy self drops it, it has a softer landing. Safety net!
The “Last Longer” Part – Routine is Key
After that first stinky scare, cleaning it right after every single use became non-negotiable. Seriously, even if I’m exhausted or it’s late. Making it part of the whole experience. Use it? Clean it immediately. No shortcuts.
No harsh cleaners: No bleaches, no weird sprays under the sink, no rubbing alcohol. Those can damage the material, making it brittle or gross faster. Gentle soap does the job.
Store it right: Only put it back in its box or pouch when it’s bone dry. Trapped moisture is the enemy, ruins everything and breeds nasties. Mine has a little fabric bag it came with.
So yeah, that’s it. Seems simple, but neglecting it even once leads straight to Funkytown. Good cleaning is quick once you build the habit. Takes me five minutes tops now. Makes the toy last way longer, stays safe, and keeps it looking and feeling like that beautiful thing I bought. Totally worth the little bit of extra effort. Trust me on that!
