A brief guide to proper latex care
Latex Care & Cleaning Service
Latex rewards good care. Sweat, body oils and dust slowly wear the material down, so the sooner a garment is cleaned and stored properly after wear, the longer it keeps its shine and elasticity. If you’d rather leave it to us, we’ll clean and finish your latex by hand, using only latex-safe products.
Wash & Shine – €25
Gentle hand wash and careful drying inside and out, then a full silicone polish. Your garment comes back glossy and ready to wear or store.
Hygienic Care – €35
A disinfecting wash with latex-safe products, finished with silicone shine or talc, whichever you prefer. Recommended for pre-loved garments or pieces worn by more than one person.
Deep Clean – €45
For heavily soiled garments. We clean in several steps to remove stubborn grime, lube residue and build-up, then finish with a full silicone polish.
Odour Treatment – €35
A multi-stage treatment for smoke and storage odours, finished with silicone shine. Latex absorbs odours deep into the material, so we can reduce them significantly, but we can’t guarantee they’ll disappear completely.
Pre-Repair Cleaning – €30
Glue only bonds to perfectly clean latex, so a garment sent for repair must be free of silicone and body oils. We wash it, dry it and dust it with talc so it’s ready for the workbench. You won’t need this if you send your garment clean and talc-dusted.
Prices are per garment. You can book care services on their own or together with a repair. Return shipping is charged separately.
How to care for latex clothing.
About latex
Latex is an extremely versatile material, and its impressive properties make it ideal for creating exciting clothing. When worn, it transforms into a second skin, forming a shiny and smooth layer that is extremely sensual to wear and also shapes the body beautifully.
The latex we use comes from 100% renewable sources and complies with the international standard ISO/EN 13485-2016 for Class 1 medical devices. This high-quality latex is completely plant-based, biodegradable and environmentally friendly, making it an excellent choice for those looking for sustainable materials.
Latex requires care, attention, and proper maintenance. It must be handled with care when putting it on and taking it off, cleaned thoroughly, and stored correctly. Failure to do so may shorten the life of the garment.
Possible damage
Although latex is quite resistant, there are a few things to be especially careful about. UV rays (sunlight) can damage the material. Extreme dryness, petroleum-based products, fats, and sharp objects (e.g., fingernails) also pose a threat and should be avoided. Beware of solvent vapors, such as those that evaporate from cheap sex toys, as these will deteriorate the material over time. The same applies to nickel and nickel-containing alloys: prolonged exposure to these will cause the material to liquefy and become sticky.
Staining
Metal objects, especially those containing copper (e.g., coins and zippers), discolor latex. Wash your hands after touching them before handling latex. Be careful with substances such as smoke (nicotine), perfume, and makeup, as these can also leave stains on the material.
Latex left unprotected will oxidize, which will eventually destroy the material, starting with surface discoloration, clouding, and whitening.
Staining of latex is irreversible; once discoloration has occurred, it cannot be removed.
Washing and drying
Latex should be washed in lukewarm, hand-warm water with a neutral detergent or a special detergent designed for latex. These products do not usually contain ingredients that could damage latex. Rinse the detergent thoroughly after washing.
Do not use soap, shower gel, detergent, or hand dishwashing detergent! The ingredients they contain, such as alcohols, oils, and perfumes, can damage latex.
During washing, if necessary, latex can be safely disinfected with isopropyl alcohol or hypo.
After drying, use talcum powder or silicone oil to prevent sticking. Tip: add a few drops of silicone oil to the final rinse water. This not only forms a protective layer, but also gives the garment a shiny surface.
Storage
Store your latex items in a sealed bag, away from air and sunlight, either in a garment bag in the closet or in a simple bag in a drawer. Tip: After washing, apply silicone to the garment to form a protective layer on the material, sealing the latex from the oxygen in the air!
Certain colors, especially darker ones such as plum and red, can stain other colors. Light-colored materials such as white, baby pink, or transparent are particularly prone to discoloration. It is best to store the pieces separately in bags, or at least separate sensitive items from stronger colors with tissue paper.
Check
Check your clothes regularly, especially if you rarely have the opportunity to wear them. Silicone leaks and the material dries out, but the resulting damage is easy to prevent with a thorough re-siliconization.
Dressing
Latex is quite difficult to put on when dry. It pulls on the skin, sticks, and creases turn red… I won’t go on. Latex is therefore usually put on with various lubricants: silicone oil (“dressing aid”), water-based lubricant, talcum powder, or it can even be chlorinated. Sprinkle the talcum powder inside the garment, lubricate your skin with the lubricant, and with chlorinated garments, neither is necessary. Tip: don’t skimp on the lubricant; not only does it help with wearing, but it also prevents unnecessary wear and tear on the latex and highlights its sensual properties.
Wearing
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Undressing
It’s easy to feel how much latex can withstand (surprisingly a lot), but be careful not to pull or force the material. Just be patient! If necessary, you can use the water jet in the shower to help, but if the material sticks to your skin, it means you should use more silicone next time! 😉
Latex is a sensitive material, but if you take proper care of it, you can enjoy each piece for years to come.
What happens if the garment is damaged?
All Rubberkiss latex garments come with a lifetime repair guarantee under normal use. This means that with proper care of the latex material, we will repair damages occurring during normal use of the garment – such as accidental tears, or faults caused by sharp fingernails, jewelry, or zippers – free of charge, provided the repair is possible.
The guarantee does not cover:
- Intentional damage (e.g., cuts, shredding)
- Severe, irreparable damage (e.g., baby oil spills)
- Aged, crumbling material
- Garments not made or not chlorinated by us
We cover the labor cost of the repair; the cost of new materials (e.g., zippers, panels) is borne by the customer.
If your garment wasn’t made by us, our repair service is still at your disposal!