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Is it possible to disinfect a soft, rubbery dildo using hydrogen peroxide?

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Not the best: There are much better disinfectants than hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide only works on anaerobic bacteria, you may be better off with lysol

Answered 4/18/2013

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