um.....other than getting a new one, what is a good way to get ride of that smell in your helmet? any tips ladies?
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06-18-2010, 02:43 PM #1
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06-18-2010, 02:44 PM #2
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Febreze?
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06-18-2010, 02:56 PM #3
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You can put your whole helmet in the sink and wash the straps with dish soap. If the pads detach, they'll dry faster that way.
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06-18-2010, 06:39 PM #4
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How old is your helmet? They should be replaced every so often, but I'm not on top of what the current recommendations are.
2014 Bobbin Bramble / Brooks B67
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06-18-2010, 07:12 PM #5
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I throw mine in a sink of warm water along with a touch of dawn dish soap or shampoo to cut out the body grease and accumulated sun screen every time the straps start showing white salt stains. Let it soak about 15 minutes, swish it around and then rinse and let air dry. In the summer that is weekly for me while in the fall spring and summer I can get away with doing it once or twice a season.
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06-19-2010, 08:25 AM #6
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Looking on the bright side, I crash often enough that I haven't had a helmet get stinky.
Lately, I've been wearing a hat anyway and Brewer has taken to wearing a scarf both of which can go in the washer.
I don't think I'll be washing any helmets until they start sporting laundry tags: Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent...
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