Helmets Offending myself

Gonzo

Gonzo

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What does anybody here use to clean their helmets inside?

Just as I close my visor I get the effluvia of yesterday's sweat.
I wonder what I can use to clean it? I don't want a cover-up odor or a chemical smell, just to clean it.

Any ideas?
thanx,
Gonzo
 
I bought my helmet a little big and always use a Doo-Rag... That way, I can just drop the Doo-Rag in the wash... :D However, I do think that the liners are supposed to be machine washable. (But a real PITA to get out and put back)... Also, don't put it in the dryer... You really don't want it to shrink! :D
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Lysol?:eek:


Washing the liner if it is removable is good. There are various sprays you can use to help remove odor but not be overpowering. Ozium is one I recall from my days in Aviation. Also look into a helmet liner or "Doo" rag.
 
"Fabreeze" works for mees. Wipe it on with a cloth after riding. Cleans and deodorizes. Works really well. Can buy this stuff at almost any market.

Marshal
 
Marshal_Mercer said:
"Fabreeze" works for mees. Wipe it on with a cloth after riding. Cleans and deodorizes. Works really well. Can buy this stuff at almost any market.

Marshal
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I second that!

Dave :usflag1:
 
I always heard. . .

that 'offending' oneself resulted in hairy palms, blindness, and premature



























greying hair. . .

:p:
 
Carburol

We have a Helmet cleaner that comes in a spray can, and is made by Carburol.

You just shake the can, spray it into the lining of the helmet, leave it for about 30 seconds and then wipe off with some kitchen roll or something similar.

It cleans the lining and makes it smell nice :D
 
Mac said:
Lysol?:eek:


Washing the liner if it is removable is good. There are various sprays you can use to help remove odor but not be overpowering. Ozium is one I recall from my days in Aviation. Also look into a helmet liner or "Doo" rag.
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I use Ozium too. Works pretty good.
 
Fabreeze
And when its really bad, I take out the lining and hand wash it.

Ive also been known to fill helmets that have non removable liners with a weak solution of laundry soap and water, swish it around, then rinse, repeat as necessary and dry thoroughly.
 
Brad Felmey said:
Put it in the freezer. No, I'm not kidding.
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Ok, after reading YOUR post about "what dumb things you have done.." I know there has got to be more to this advice !!!! ;)
 
I purchased some Moterex Helmet Cleaner from Cycle Gear in Austin for $6.29 a can a while back. You spray it on, let it soak and blot it off. The guy behind the counter at Cycle Gear swore by it. I haven't used it yet. So, I can't report on how well it works. After a few more hot days of riding , I will probably need it.

I tend to agree with using a weak solution antibacterial soap to soak and blot, then thoroughly dry I am a little cautious about using sprays containing perfume that only masks odor.

I haven't tried using a liner or doo rag yet.

I am also interested in hearing the rest of the freezer story . . .
 
Every month or so I remove the liner and hand wash with laundry detergent. Daily I plop it on the shelf shield open with an unscented dryer sheet inside.
 
Put a sheet of bounce in there and leave over night. Next morning it will smell very fresh!
 
When I get home on a hot sweaty day, I put the helmet over an AC vent in the house to dry it out. I'll have to drop by the local Cycle Gear and try out the Motorex.

I don't think the liner in my Arai Jimmy Adamo helmet is removeable. Oh poo.
 
The July '06 Motorcyclist has an article called "Basic Training: Helmet Care 101". Several people from the larger manufacturers give care tips.

The CYA advice made it seem that if you bump your helmet on the door when you enter your house then you must replace it.

Apparently helmets are more fragile than lladro porcelain figures.
 
Appreciation

To all:
I appreciate all of your responses to this question. I have seen the commercials for Febreze on the Tube and while I was in Home Depot getting some tools I checked up and yes, the ingrediets list shows "fragrance added".
Again, please, I don't want any cover-up odor, new odor, perfume, fresh smell additives, what I am looking for is NO ODOR.
I think I have heard of Oziium in the distant past, but not any of the other products mentioned. If you could please tell me where I can get them here in Sunny Southern California, or at least tell me what the ingredient list is, I would love to hear it.
In the meantime, I plan a small experiment:
Place the helmet on a shelf overnight encased in a plastic bag with a small dish of baking soda therein.
Whio knows?
Gonzo
 
Every couple of months during the hot weather in AZ, I'd just grab the helmet and use a bit of ivory soap (no fragrance), wet down the liner, soap up and rinse rinse rinse. Let it dry for a day (or stick it outside in AZ) and good as new!
 
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