How to Clean a Pocket Pussy: A 3 Step Care Guide

A pocket pussy that lasts comes down to one thing: cleaning. Do it consistently and the toy can last for years. Skip it and you’re looking at mold, bad odors, and a degraded sleeve.

The good news: knowing how to clean a pocket pussy is fast and simple. The routine takes about 5 minutes of work and it’s the same every time.

This guide covers the daily cleaning routine in 3 steps. By the end, you’ll have a full routine that protects both your toy and your health.

1. The daily cleaning routine (after every use)

Clean your toy after every single use, no exceptions. The routine takes 5 minutes. Skipping it is the main reason sleeves degrade early.

Here’s the step-by-step:

1. Pull the sleeve out of the case. Wash the plastic case separately with warm water and soap, then pat dry. Set it aside, it doubles as a drying stand later.

2. Rinse the sleeve with lukewarm water. Never hot, heat warps the TPE material. Pull the opening wide to flush the inside thoroughly.

3. Spray an equivalent body-safe toy cleaner. Or with Kiiroo Pure. Rub gently over the inside and outside. Rinsing after is optional since the cleaner is body-safe.

4. Pat dry with a lint-free towel. To remove surface moisture before moving to the drying step.

A few things to avoid:

• Harsh soaps, alcohol, or bleach: they break down TPE and TPR materials fast.

• Too hot water: it warps the sleeve permanently.

• Silicone-based lube: it degrades silicone sleeves. Always use water-based lube.

2. Drying a pocket pussy properly

Drying is where most people go wrong. Trapped moisture inside the sleeve causes mold, odor, and material breakdown. Surface-dry is not enough, the TPE absorbs moisture deep inside.

Here’s how to dry it correctly:

• Air-dry for at least 12 hours minimum. More time is always fine. Never rush this step.

• Use the plastic case as a drying stand. Remove both caps, stand it on its rear end, and line the rim with paper towels. Rest the sleeve with its wider end sitting on the paper towels so most of its surface is exposed to air.

• For tight or narrow sleeves: insert a diatomaceous earth drying stick or a rolled-up paper towel through the opening. Leave it for 20-25 minutes to absorb internal moisture.

• Finger-check before storing. Slide a clean, dry finger inside. If you feel any moisture at all, keep drying. Only store when it’s completely dry.

3. Renewing powder and storage

Once the sleeve is fully dry, it’s time for renewing powder. This step keeps the material feeling smooth and fresh, skip it and the sleeve will start to feel sticky and tacky over time.

Use the cornstarch-based Kiiroo refreshing powder (never talc). Apply a light dusting to both the outside and the inside of the dry sleeve. Gently rub it in, your finger should glide effortlessly over the surface without catching or sticking anywhere.

Why does the sleeve get sticky? TPE and TPR materials release a small amount of oily substance over time. The renewing powder absorbs it and keeps the texture consistent.

For storage:

• Put the sleeve back in the plastic case with both caps closed.

• Store it in the original box in a cool, dark, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight.

• Keep different sleeves separate. TPE and TPR can react with each other in storage, causing discoloration or breakdown.

Written by

Alec Hardy

Alec Hardy is a tech enthusiast writing posts and creating videos about sex toys and the future of sex tech. He's also an adult content creator focusing on NSFW sex toy reviews. He finished his masters in Network Protocol Security and loves to dive deep into what makes certain toys tick and come up with ideas on how to use them in fun ways.

THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON KIIROO.COM ON NOVEMBER 1, 2022.