Poison Ivy! How to clean a helmet?

[Steph_in_TX]

DH uses these wipes for cleaning, though he hasn't tried them on clothing. They fit nicely in his saddle bag, too.

http://www.ivyblock.com/ivycleanse.php

We get them at REI.

[susiej]

When I got poison ivy while gardening, I had to clean the trimmers I was using, and found an article on the US Food and Drug Administration's site that recommended wiping down with alcohol:

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/796_ivy.html

You may want do do an alcohol soak and then wash with soap and water.

Good luck!

[withm]

Wow - some great info here. Thanks

[Duck on Wheels]

Is poison oak pretty much the same as poison ivy in terms of washing the resins/oils off? We used to use plain 'ol Ivory Soap. "It floats". It also scrubs off poison oak oils pretty well. And it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[TrekJeni]

I usually get poison ivy a couple of times a year. Hiking, hunting, riding ANYTHING out in the woods. i started to carry a small bottle of bleach in the car and a washcloth to wipe down with after my activities. Haven't had it since IF I remeber to bring the bleach!
Bleach (onced opened) looses its potency real quick. Buy the smallest bottle to suit your needs. (I do R&D for a major detergent company )
Jeni