Cleaning the inside of a helmet

[slapnpop]

I don't know about you guys... :huh:

Either you're making this WAY too hard on yourself, or don't have removable liners.

Take the liner out

Wash in clothes washer on delicate. If you wife has one of those nifty delecates type bags, use that. I usually let mine air dry, but have run it on the no heat setting in the dryer to speed up the process (slightly).

Wipe down the foam (if needed), and put the liner back in.

Do this every 1-2 months to PREVENT the helmet from getting nasty in the first place. It will also clean a dirty liner.

Geez, how long do you guys wear the same pair of underwear around with the 1300cc testicular heat transducer between your legs? :scare2: :stunned: (Scab, don't answer, it's more than I need to know I'm sure)

 

[Scab]

(Scab, don't answer, it's more than I need to know I'm sure)

Dammit. And I knew that one, too.

 

[Knifemaker]

Subject: 3% peroxide
'I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide.

Why Not: Could it be thousands of dollars in lost income…?

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe)

No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle)

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of 'Peroxide' to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom. It will disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a

capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle---no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.’

FYI, Oxi-clean is 3% peroxide. Did you know…

Wow, I do the same as almost all the above, but instead of 3% peroxide, I use Vodka.

And I don't have to spit it out when I use it as a mouthwash......

KM

 

[DaveFJR]

Been cleaning my Shoei helmets for years with lukewarm water & mild soap. Most Shoei liners are not removeable. I remember the cleaning instructions that came with my last Shoei had a sketch of an upside down helmet under a faucet of running water into it.

 

[Capt. Bob]

What he said above. Do you use helmet liner?
I use Sliks helmet liner and rarely need to clean mine.

+1 on the Silks.

Once you get your helmet clean (or for a brand new one) it keeps it clean.

Looks a little gay, but I tell everybody I'm a closet Harley freak.

 

[monk69]

KM....Thanks for the insight on the 3% peroxide.....so I'm suppose to spit it out ?........

 

[TechJunkie]

I don't know about you guys... :huh:
Either you're making this WAY too hard on yourself, or don't have removable liners.

Take the liner out

Wash in clothes washer on delicate. If you wife has one of those nifty delecates type bags, use that. I usually let mine air dry, but have run it on the no heat setting in the dryer to speed up the process (slightly).

Wipe down the foam (if needed), and put the liner back in.

Do this every 1-2 months to PREVENT the helmet from getting nasty in the first place. It will also clean a dirty liner.

Geez, how long do you guys wear the same pair of underwear around with the 1300cc testicular heat transducer between your legs? :scare2: :stunned: (Scab, don't answer, it's more than I need to know I'm sure)

+1 pretty much. Remove liner and cheek pads and into the washer. Hang to dry. Clean outside of shell and reinstall.

 

[zip]

I could be wrong here, but I don't think my Shoei liner comes out. I'll have to confirm that, but directions only showed the cheek pieces being removed.

Lots of excellent suggestions here. I just needed to get creative.

The silk liner sounds like a really good idea, but I just can't see myself wearing a do-rag, no matter how sanitary. It's going to give me that way matted hair look - like rubbing your head with a balloon.

To address the coif issue when commuting to work, I've taken to waiting on the gel until I get to the office. Then no one would know I've ridding the bike in (except for the Shoei seam scar that lasts for 30 minutes or so making it appear as if I'd had a lobotomy...)

Thanks, all.

 

[Scab]

I've taken to waiting on the gel until I get to the office.

I hope Odot doesn't see that little confession.

 

[J-DADDY]

Don't remember where I got the idea, but something I've been doing for years is to stuff the helmet

with yesterday's newspaper. Do this between uses. The helmet will not be perfumy smelling but will

be fresh when ya pull it on for your next ride. Too cheap not to try hey? You'll be pleasantly surprized.

 

[SkooterG]

I could be wrong here, but I don't think my Shoei liner comes out. I'll have to confirm that, but directions only showed the cheek pieces being removed. .

It varies by model but the liner is removeable/washable on both my Shoe X-11 and Multi-tec. One of the reasons I selected those helmets.

The silk liner sounds like a really good idea, but I just can't see myself wearing a do-rag, no matter how sanitary. It's going to give me that way matted hair look - like rubbing your head with a balloon.

Get the Sliks helmet in the 'silk' version. It actually reduces helmet head or fubar'd hair. One of the reasons I use it.

 

[reecebike]

So my Shoei Multitec, a great helmet, smells bad inside. Riding on hot days, or returning from playing baseball (yep, not softball), it gets a bit funky.
Any suggestions on washing, cleaning, de-funkifying your helmet on the inside? The Shoei manual and site doesn't seem to say anything about it, and the google search of this site didn't seem to yield anything, either.

By the way, when I try Google searching here, I use (without quotes) "fjr forum: cleaning helmet" etc., and it nearly always yields just a single result. Any other tips on searching?

Thanks.

 

[reecebike]

They make A cleaner called helmet fresh, works great!! about 5.00 a bottle!!!