2006-09-02 06:09:38 · 13 answers · asked by Jeremiah 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Most quality helmets today will have removable liners in them. In most cases they are held in place by industrial Velcro and require a bit of work to get them out, but check with the manufacturer to confirm your helmet’s construction.
If your helmet is one that does not allow removal of the liner, you’re best bet is to clean it with a soft bristle brush or wash cloth and a little liquid detergent mixed with water. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry completely before donning the helmet again. Standard street helmets are designed to withstand getting wet so rinsing will be no problem.
If you decide to speed the drying process (not a bad idea to help fight mildew), use a small fan or blow dryer with no heat. The heat can damage the inner structure of the lining if applied for long periods of time.
Good luck and keep wearing that helmet. :-)
2006-09-02 06:46:33 · answer #1 · answered by R_SHARP 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please watch out the other washing method is not correct. Helmets need replacing more ofter than you think about 5 year in the best of conditions If you drop a helmet from 4 ft onto hard surface it is damaged you cannot see it but it is.
2006-09-02 13:18:16 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really bad you could take a small amount of laundry detergent and a scrub brush & the helmet over to the sink and spray inside it with the dish sprayer nozzle and scrub it out... Or you could just try putting the whole helmet through the dishwasher. It will take a couple of days to fully dry out though.
2006-09-02 13:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jason 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the design of the helmet. My current one has a removable liner. I just unbutton it and throw the liner in the washing machine.
If it's not removable, your best bet would be to hand-wash it with dish soap and water.
2006-09-02 15:25:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the design of the helmet...Dude.well if your helmet is totally damage so you should through it in some Ga tar.
2006-09-02 18:37:52 · answer #5 · answered by coolest_dude_back_4_u 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the new ones the inside padding is on Velcro pull it out and wash it by hand ,that's what we do with our kids helmets
2006-09-02 19:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by bill j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycles don't have helmets.
2006-09-02 20:43:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just addressed this in Motor Cyclist magazine July 2006. I think it went like this Baby shampoo rinse rinse rinse and air dry only no heat a small fan blowing on it. They do have web site www motorcyclistonline . com
2006-09-02 13:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by twisty862000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I don' t think helmets are safe for protecting your head anymore if they get wet.
2006-09-03 06:57:43 · answer #9 · answered by Rose Button 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frabrez works
2006-09-02 13:20:49 · answer #10 · answered by R W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋