Usage & Care

Last updated: October 2026

Look after a sex doll properly and it lasts for years. Skip the basics and it can be ruined in months. This is the guide we'd give a friend unboxing their first one: plain advice from a team that makes, inspects and ships these dolls every day. It applies to both TPE and silicone dolls, full-size and torsos.

Read it once before first use. After that, the routine takes a few minutes and the rest is mostly common sense.

Before first use

• Wipe the doll down. A damp cloth with a little mild antibacterial soap is enough. There may be a light residue from the mold release agent. It isn't harmful, but it's better off the skin.
• Check every joint. Gently move the arms, legs and neck. They should move smoothly and hold a pose. If anything feels stuck or grinds, email us photos before forcing it.
• Check the head. If the head wobbles, the neck screw needs tightening. Our guide on how to tighten a loose sex doll head shows how in a few minutes.
• Apply renewal powder. A light dusting of talc-free powder over the whole body keeps TPE and silicone from feeling tacky. Use a soft makeup brush. This is the step most people skip.

Cleaning after use

Clean within a few hours, not the next day. Bacteria grow quickly in warm, damp cavities.

• Water at 35–38°C (95–100°F). Just above body temperature. Hotter water softens TPE and dulls silicone.
• Mild antibacterial soap or baby wash. Avoid anything with alcohol, strong solvents or dyes.
• Rinse internal cavities with an irrigator two or three times, until the water runs clear.
• Removable insert? Take it out and wash it separately. It's quicker and gets it cleaner.
• Keep the head and neck dry. Never submerge the head. Water in the neck can rust the skeleton and get into the hair. Wipe the face with a damp cloth instead, and take the wig off before washing.

Drying

This is the step that prevents mold inside the cavities. We get emails about it, and they're never good news.

• Pat the outside dry with a soft microfiber towel. Don't rub: the skin is more delicate than human skin.
• For the cavities, position the doll so they can drain, then let them air-dry for at least 30 minutes. A fan on low speeds this up. Don't use a hair dryer on a hot setting.
• Once fully dry, add a light layer of renewal powder before dressing the doll again.

Powdering (every 2–3 weeks)

TPE and silicone slowly turn tacky as oils move to the surface. The fix is simple: a light dusting of talc-free renewal powder with a soft brush every couple of weeks. It takes about three minutes. Skip it and the skin sticks to itself in storage and picks up lint from clothes.

Any talc-free baby powder works, including cornstarch-based ones. Use a thin layer and brush off the excess.

Lubricants: what to use and what to avoid

• Water-based lubricant: yes. Safe for both TPE and silicone. Reapply as needed.
• Silicone-based lubricant on a silicone doll: no. It bonds to the surface and damages it permanently.
• Oil-based lubricant: avoid. It breaks down TPE over time and is hard to clean out.
• Coconut oil, baby oil, Vaseline: they sound gentle, but they break down the material too.

Lifting and posing

• Lift by the torso, not the limbs or neck. Hold the doll around the waist and back. Pulling on arms, legs or the head strains the joints and tears skin at the seams.
• Stay within a natural range of motion. If a joint stops, don't push past it. Overbending is one of the most common causes of skin tears.
• Change the pose every few days. Holding one position for weeks puts constant pressure on the same spot and can leave dents or creases.

Lighter dolls are much easier on both of you. Our ULW lightweight dolls are built for exactly this.

Clothing and staining

This catches a lot of new owners out. Dark or brightly colored clothing can stain TPE and silicone permanently if left on for more than a few hours. Black jeans, red lingerie, anything with strong dye: the color moves into the skin and usually can't be removed.

• Wash new clothes once or twice in cold water (no bleach) before dressing the doll.
• For long-term storage, use white or undyed cotton.
• Newspaper, magazines and colored bedding can transfer ink and dye too.
• Found a stain? Email us a photo early. Light surface stains can often be lifted, but the longer they sit, the deeper they go.

Storage

• Lie flat or hang. Wrap the doll in a towel and lay it on its back in the original box or a storage case, or hang it with a storage hook. We can add hanging hooks to an order, just email us. Standing for long periods flattens the soles over time.
• Store removable parts separately. A detachable head or insert keeps its shape better on its own.
• Cool, dry and away from light. Direct sun fades skin tone and makes the material brittle, and so do heaters and radiators.
• Nothing hard pressed against the skin. Belt buckles, jewelry and bra underwires can leave permanent marks after a few days.

Repairs and warranty

Every Climax Doll has a 1-year warranty on manufacturing defects: material splits, skeleton issues, factory seams, anything that was wrong on our side. Spot a problem? Email service@climax-doll.com within 3 days of noticing it, with the order number, clear photos and a short video. For small issues we usually send repair tools and replacement parts so it can be fixed at home. Bigger problems get a workshop repair or a replacement.

Not covered: makeup, fading or staining, tears from rough handling or overbending, damage from the wrong lubricant, and normal wear. We can still help with most of these; we just charge for parts and shipping.

Small TPE tears can usually be fixed at home with TPE repair glue. Silicone tears are harder. Send us photos and we'll tell you whether it's a home fix or a workshop job.

Quick reference

• Clean within a few hours of use: water at 35–38°C, mild soap, keep the head and neck dry.
• Dry the cavities completely, at least 30 minutes.
• Powder every 2–3 weeks with talc-free powder.
• Water-based lube only. Never silicone lube on a silicone doll.
• Lift by the torso, don't overbend joints, change the pose every few days.
• Wash new clothes first; use white cotton for long storage.
• Store flat or hung, cool and away from sunlight.
• 1-year warranty on manufacturing defects. Report within 3 days with order number, photos and a short video.

More guides

• How to tighten a loose sex doll head
• TPE vs silicone: the differences between sex doll materials
• Sex doll skin tone guide
• Sex doll FAQ

Something not covered here? Email service@climax-doll.com. A real person reads every email, usually within a day. Even if the doll didn't come from us, we'll try to help.