Cleaning the insert with 3% hydrogen peroxide (?)

avante · Post by **avante** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:05 am

So the other day I noticed a small amount of tiny little dark spots in my insert; probably mold. Got some hydrogen peroxide (3% solution), cuz I did read it works well with both TPE and mold removal.

What I don't know -and could not really find rather fast on her- is how exactly to apply the peroxide?
I mean I've read the tampon damping method, but could I also like flood it over or maybe like 'soap it in' or anything???
Will this affect my own skin (should I wear gloves or anything)?

Any tips / help / do's&don'ts are very welcome!

kklouzal · Post by **kklouzal** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 9:30 am

3% hydrogen peroxide isn't going to harm you. It will give a burning sensation anywhere there is a break in your skin (as hydrogen peroxide usually does) so I can only assume this is going to happen to your urethra if it were to come into contact. Regardless, make sure to completely rinse off all the peroxide after cleaning as to not leave behind any residual chemicals.

All that being said, I thought I read somewhere that hydrogen peroxide was not healthy for TPE. Someone with more knowledge will chime in soon. Good luck!

Dollarhyde · Post by **Dollarhyde** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:10 pm

Technically hydrogen peroxide is just water with an additional oxygen molecule attached giving you H2O2 which is used as an oxidizer. So in simple terms when it comes in contact with germs or bacteria it kills it by oxidation it also has a drying effect just as rubbing alcohol would so once you clean the spot I would probably use mineral oil to coat the area which also prevents bacterial growth.

avante · Post by **avante** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:42 pm

Thanks for the response guys, both informative to me!

What I'm still left wondering; am I best to like 'soap' it in (like put on some cloth; rub the inside insert) or some other way? And should I leave it on for some time (how long?), or will it work fast and fast rinsing afterwards + oil/vas on it?

Post by **Rock13** » Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:46 pm

Two things to consider: A small soft sponge (I bought an oval-shaped one at Walmart in the hygiene section) and powder-free nitrile gloves. I use one sponge for cleaning and another for oiling. I wear the gloves to protect both my hands and the TPE.