Chew Necklace Care: How to Clean and Sanitize Your Pendant

Quick answer

Wash your chew necklace daily with mild soap and warm water, and sanitize weekly by boiling (silicone only) or soaking in a vinegar solution. Avoid harsh chemicals and high heat on plastic parts.

How to clean your chew necklace

1. Step 1: Daily rinse and mild soap wash: After each use, rinse the pendant under warm running water. Apply a drop of mild dish soap and rub the entire surface with your fingers or a soft cloth for 20 seconds. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel. Avoid antibacterial soaps with triclosan — they can leave a residue that tastes bitter.
2. Step 2: Weekly deep sanitization (silicone only): For silicone pendants like the Robot or Strike Energy Pendant, submerge in boiling water for 3–5 minutes, then let air dry. Alternatively, soak in a 1:3 white vinegar-to-water solution for 10 minutes, rinse, and dry. Do not boil pendants with metal hardware, painted details, or plastic beads — high heat can warp or discolor them.
3. Step 3: Remove cord or chain before cleaning: Untie or unclip the pendant from its cord, chain, or beaded string before washing. Nylon cords can be hand-washed with mild soap and air-dried; avoid machine washing. For beaded necklaces like the Caterpillar Fidget Necklace, wipe the beads with a damp cloth instead of submerging. Submerging cords or beads can weaken knots or cause colors to bleed — spot-clean when possible.

   

4. Step 4: Air dry completely before storing: Place the cleaned pendant on a dry towel or drying rack away from direct sunlight. Allow 2–4 hours for full drying. Do not use a hair dryer or heater, which can warp silicone or damage plastic components. Moisture trapped in crevices or beads can lead to mold — check that the pendant feels dry to the touch before reattaching.
5. Step 5: Inspect for wear and tear: While cleaning, check the pendant for cracks, rough edges, or loose parts. If you see deep bite marks or tears, replace the necklace — damaged silicone can break off and become a choking hazard. Replace chew necklaces every 3–6 months with regular use, or sooner if the surface becomes compromised.

Products that make cleaning easier

• Robot Pendant Chew Necklace: The Robot Pendant Chew Necklace from Jellystone Designs is made from durable silicone, which can be washed in the top rack of a dishwasher or boiled for sanitization. Silicone withstands high temperatures and dishwasher cycles, making it one of the easiest chew necklace materials to keep clean.

  

• Strike Energy Pendant: The Strike Energy Pendant by Jellystone Designs is a silicone pendant with a smooth surface that resists staining and rinses clean quickly. A smooth, non-porous surface means less chance for bacteria to hide, and you can sanitize it without special tools.