Washing my helmet

rumbataz
rumbataz Posts: 796
edited October 2015 in Road general
So I've taken the foamy spongy bits out of my helmet and will be washing them in the washing machine (they'll be in ones of those mesh washing bags so they don't get lost!).

However I also want to give my helmet a good wash. I presume there's no issue with using a mild anti-bacterial cleaner and just washing it in the sink gently?

It's a Kask Mojito so wasn't cheap and I don't want to damage the finish, but equally I don't want sweat to make it pong eventually. I have a cleanliness and hygiene OCD!

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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,365
    Chuck the lot in the washing machine on busy cycle white wash - 60 degrees with some Vanish.
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  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    Cool water, hair shampoo and a reasonably soft brush. Give it a soak and a mild scrub. Completely safe. You can buy special cleaners for this or choose from many different mild detergents as well but why bother when you already have some shampoo on hand.
  • rumbataz
    rumbataz Posts: 796
    Yeah, just want to use what's already at home. Shampoo and a light scrub sounds like a good idea.
  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Wear a cap under it.
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  • rumbataz
    rumbataz Posts: 796
    Yeah I might buy a thin cap.

    Anyway, I washed the helmet using a liquid detergent in warm water and used a soft brush. Rinsed well and patted dry with a towel. It's now drying properly as I've left it on a clothes airer indoors.

    The soft lining strips inside came out nice and fresh after being washed in the washing machine inside a mesh washing bag. I'll attach them back to the helmet once everything is dried properly.
  • backo
    backo Posts: 167
    get in the shower after a ride whilst still wearing it...job done
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,365
    Make sure you wash behind the fores...

    I'll get my coat.
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  • sungod
    sungod Posts: 17,380
    hose/shower it down with plain water, wipe any marks off, leave to dry, do it daily in hot weather, less often as it gets cooler, no need to do any more than that
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Moontrane
    Moontrane Posts: 233
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19727151#p19727151]backo[/url] wrote:
    get in the shower after a ride whilst still wearing it...job done

    Yes, indeed. Removing the pads for cleaning can cause them to delaminate and make the velcro less clingy.
    20 seconds in the shower and done.
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  • bobmcstuff
    bobmcstuff Posts: 11,435
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19727151#p19727151]backo[/url] wrote:
    get in the shower after a ride whilst still wearing it...job done

    I like to wash my helmet in the shower too (tee hee hee hee hee)
  • DKay
    DKay Posts: 1,652
    *sigh.
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  • byke68
    byke68 Posts: 1,070
    I wash my sweaty helmet in the shower.................
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,070
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19727282#p19727282]Pinno[/url] wrote:
    Make sure you wash behind the fores...

    I'll get my coat.

    And a good rub with a stiff brush
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,365
    Carry on... Cycling ?
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  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19728283#p19728283]itboffin[/url] wrote:
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19727282#p19727282]Pinno[/url] wrote:
    Make sure you wash behind the fores...

    I'll get my coat.

    And a good rub with a stiff brush

    If you've ever had a good ride around Colchester, Aldershit. Alsager or Plymouth then a wire brush and paraffin generally does the job quite well.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • rumbataz
    rumbataz Posts: 796
    LOL at some of the comments.

    Anyway, my helmet is all dry now and I've refitted the spongy thing inside it. I found that a good, vigorous polish on the outside of my helmet with Mr Sheen brings out the vibrant colours most splendidly.

    I thought about using one of my car polishing products but was worried about any reactions with my skin.

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