Elementary Concepts
Safeguarding toys includes the following:
Cleaning
- Eliminating odors or preventing discoloration.
- Sanitizing and disinfecting to prevent microbial infiltration.
- Utilizing cleaning methods that will not cause degradation and disfiguration.
- Reducing physiological reactions to cleaning agents.
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Storage
- Storing toys appropriately to prevent disfiguration.
- Isolating toys to prevent unwanted chemical reactions between them.
- Decreasing exposure to molds and other harmful agents.
- Protecting your furniture/belongings from toy residuals.
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Preservation
- Utilizing appropriate lubes.
- Decreasing unnecessary wear and tear.
- Limiting use by others to prevent unintended damage.
- Tracking toys lent to others.
- Repairing damages to toys.
- Disposing of old, noxious, degraded toys.
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Figure 1.1: Preservation
The National Trust for Phallic Preservation works to prevent the premature degradation of insertable toys.