Tantus Silicone Dildo Care Guide: Cleaning, Sterilization, and Storage
By Jake Turner · Senior Editor · April 2025
Tantus makes dildos and harness accessories from their proprietary Ultra-Premium silicone — a platinum-cure, body-safe formulation. As a non-motorized, non-porous silicone product, Tantus toys have some of the simplest care requirements of any sex toy, and uniquely, they can be fully sterilized. Here’s the care guide based on Tantus’s official FAQ.
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Ultra-Premium Silicone
Tantus uses platinum-cure silicone, also called Ultra-Premium silicone — a formulation that is non-porous, phthalate-free, latex-free, and body-safe. Because Tantus toys are typically non-motorized dildos or harness accessories (no electronics), they can be fully submerged and sterilized without damaging any components. This makes them among the most hygienic toy materials available.
Cleaning
Tantus’s official FAQ specifies warm water and mild soap as sufficient for regular cleaning. Unlike vibrators with electronic components, the entire Tantus toy can be submerged. Apply soap to the surface, scrub with your fingers or a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly, and air dry. Fragrance-free sex toy cleaner is also appropriate.
Sterilization Methods
Tantus’s FAQ explicitly lists several sterilization options for sharing between partners or for thorough cleaning:
Boiling: 3–5 minutes in boiling water. Remove and place on a clean towel to cool.
Dishwasher (top rack, no soap): Run on a hot cycle without detergent. Soap residue from dishwasher detergent is difficult to fully rinse from silicone and can cause irritation.
10% bleach solution: Submerge for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Tantus notes that sterilization methods are only applicable to non-motorized toys — electronic components cannot be boiled or submerged in bleach.
Lubricant Compatibility
Tantus’s FAQ addresses lubricant compatibility directly: they recommend water-based lubricants and advise that silicone lubricants can degrade silicone toy surfaces. They specifically recommend conducting a patch test with any silicone-based lubricant on a non-critical area of the toy before full use, as silicone lube quality varies and some formulations interact more aggressively with silicone than others. When in doubt, water-based lubricants are always safe with Tantus products.
Storage
Store clean and dry Tantus toys in a fabric bag or in a storage box with fabric lining. Keep separated from other silicone items. Because Tantus toys are typically firm and rigid, they can be stored on their side or upright without damage. The Home in Bold box provides velvet-lined interior storage with removable dividers suitable for organizing a Tantus collection.
| Method | Tantus Sterilization Guidance |
|---|---|
| Boiling | 3–5 minutes — fully sterilizes |
| Dishwasher top rack | No soap — hot cycle |
| 10% bleach + rinse | 10 minutes, then thorough rinse |
| Isopropyl (70%) | Wipe and air dry — surface disinfection |
| Warm water + soap | Routine cleaning (non-sterilization) |
Store Your Tantus Collection in the Home in Bold Box
Non-motorized Tantus toys can be boiled and fully sterilized — an advantage over electronic toys. Store them clean and dry in the Home in Bold box where they stay organized and private.
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Jake Turner
Senior Editor · GloryHoleToGo
Jake has spent over a decade reviewing sexual wellness products and storage solutions. His brand care guides draw on official manufacturer documentation, direct product testing, and consultation with sex educators. Where manufacturer specifications were unavailable or varied by model, this is noted explicitly in the article.