Considerations
There are several things to consider when displaying toys:
- Aesthetics | A display can be pleasing, utilitarian, or chaotic. Chaotic displays create a sense of disorganization and general messiness.
- Preservation and Damage | Sunlight, mold, and cleaning agents can cause toys to deteriorate, while oils and chemicals can leach from toys and damage other toys or the displays themselves.
- Controversy | The quantity, size, or mere presence of toys can cause uneasiness among guests, especially in a society that considers open discussion of sexuality and sexual behavior taboo.
- Accessibility | Easy access eliminates barriers to playing with toys. Toys stored in hard-to-reach areas are rarely used.
- Cleanliness and Tidiness | Open displays collect dust and can become disheveled as toys are removed and returned after play. Frequent cleaning and rearranging may be needed to keep them presentable.
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Preservation and Damage
Because good quality toys are not cheap, the primary consideration in toy display is preservation.
Figure 1.X: Toy's Outline on Shelving
Use of silicone and oil based lubes will likely result in transfer to shelving, even if your toy was washed thoroughly.
Display Guidelines | Platinum-cured Silicone
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Keep clear from non-platinum-grade silicone toys.
Leave at least four inches between differing materials on shelves and racks and will not store non-silicone toys on shelves beneath platinum-grade silicone toys.
This also includes displaying toys where other toys were previously kept, as residual chemicals for leaching and offgasing can linger on surfaces.
- Do not lay toys on grates, divits, or edges that can deform a toy.
- If silicone and oil-based lubes are used with your toys, use pads to prevent transfer of residiual lubes to shelving and furniture. The toy may look and feel clean, but these lubes take temporary residence under the top surface of platinum grade toys.
Display Guidelines | Non-palatinum-cured Silicone
- Never let these toys touch one another due to leaching and offgassing that melt neighboring toys.
- Avoid UV exposure, as this exacerbates degredation of material.
Residiual Staining
Any toy left on a surface can leach chemicals onto that surface. Options for cleaning depend on the surface itself.
- Baking Soda | On silicone stains, sprinkle a heavy layer of baking soda on the item and allow it to sit for 24 hours. Remove residual baking soda (vacumn, dry wipe, shake).
- Hair Conditioner | On silicone stains, rub hair conditioner onto the material and let it sit for an hour. Rinse or wash away conditioner.
- Power Wash | Spray and allow two minutes to soak before washing away.
- Acetone | Wet rag and wipe. Repeat every few minutes. Wash with soap and water after final attempt with acetone.
Figure 1.7 [ A — D ]: Solutions for Residiual Stains
Optional universal caption text that applies to the entire figure set. [ A ] Baking soda can absorb certain chemicals. [ B ] Dimethicone in hair conditioner degrades silicone residuals. [ C ] A simple wash with gentle soap and vinegar (power wash) has limited results [ D ] Acetone is a last resort and may damage gear, clothing, and furniture.
Always test on an inconspicuous area prior to attempting stain removal. Always use caution with acetone, as it can degrade many objects and should not be used directly on non-platinum cured silicone toys.
