Helmet washing?
01-07-14, 02:12 PM
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I guess I'm not as smelly the rest of you guys j/k. After a few hard climbing rides I usually need to clean the straps cause they build up salt but I have yet to have a smelly helmet. That aside, I usually take water and dish soap (dawn) and rinse and lather the straps. I suppose if the inside got bad I would just remove the pads and do the same. That being said I do usually get caught in at least one or two good downpours a season so that might take care of some the smell.
01-07-14, 11:01 PM
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01-08-14, 08:02 AM
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I just clean it with warm water and sometimes a little bit of soap. If I do not do this, the straps turn white with the dried up salt from my sweat and the helmet will generally start looking disgusting. Even a quick rinse makes a huge difference.
01-08-14, 08:32 AM
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When mine seems Gross I Just take it in the shower with me and let it air dry. I live in Phoenix Though so Things Tend To dry quickly even in the Shower LMAO
01-08-14, 01:44 PM
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I'm in the shower crowd as well...usually about once a week after my friday night ride.
Wearing a helmet into the shower always makes me giggle.
Wearing a helmet into the shower always makes me giggle.
01-08-14, 03:18 PM
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1)Fill bathroom sink with warm water.
2)Submerge helmet in water.
3)Open drain to let sweaty water out
4)Repeat steps 1-3 as needed
5)Fill sink again with water and add some shampoo
6)Submerge helmet in soapy water. Work foam pads and straps.
7)Repeat steps 1-3 to rinse and repeat steps 5-6 if needed
8)Let it dry overnight and enjoy a clean helmet
2)Submerge helmet in water.
3)Open drain to let sweaty water out
4)Repeat steps 1-3 as needed
5)Fill sink again with water and add some shampoo
6)Submerge helmet in soapy water. Work foam pads and straps.
7)Repeat steps 1-3 to rinse and repeat steps 5-6 if needed
8)Let it dry overnight and enjoy a clean helmet
01-08-14, 03:22 PM
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+1 on the shower method. Point the interior of the helmet towards the water stream, "paint" the pads and straps with soap, rinse. Hang on faucet, knobs or shower head to dry.
01-08-14, 03:29 PM
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Just toss in the washing machine hot cycle cold rinse...
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