IceCreamMan Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Can I just pop it in the dishwasher? How else? After a years of use the the thing is sif. Straps etc etc all filthy
The_black_stig Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Wash it like other cycling clothing using washing powder & a small brush for some of the hard-to-reached places.
DJR Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Just wash it in warm water with any common dishwashing soap. Use your hands and a nail brush, it's not rocket science. You should do it regularly. If it is really old, then buy a new one. Edit: I see the Stig is still the quickest!
Mads Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 The foam inserts inside the helmet are normally attached with small pieces of Velcro remove.... put in a sock, tie a knot and wash it in a washing machine. The helmet you rinse with water and the straps I normally just wash and brush with a good detergent. I use dishwashing liquid. Won't put it in the dishwasher.
Pieter1 Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 I just spray mine with the hosepipe after every ride...
Pah Bear Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Put my helmet into the shower with me after every ride. Make sure all the soapy suds from my hand-towel runs into it. Then just rinse well before I exit. Not bothered much to scrub anything and it's holding up quite nicely thank you.
Pete the Pirate Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Pah Bear You da BossQuick, simple, easyBeen doing it for years.
SL7 Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Anybody try the dishwasher method? Let us know. Seems like the least effort.
Mads Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Anybody try the dishwasher method? Let us know. Seems like the least effort.Dishwashers reaches high temperatures. Moulded plastic does not like heat. I am certain that some of the parts and materials with either melt or shrink. Use an old helmet. Post a before and after. This sound like a nice project. Pity I dont have a old helmet or a dishwasher.
Pah Bear Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Anybody try the dishwasher method? Let us know. Seems like the least effort.Refer to my earlier post. If using a dishwasher is easier than that then buy cheaper helmets because you going to keep replacing them or you might find out its compromised at the wrong time. You don't want to do anything to the press foam that could in any way damage its integrity. Just not worth it. Don't we all shower after a nice ride? Maybe not?
Pah Bear Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Something just struck me - most guys probably don't know how a dishwasher work.
NicNacDH Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Something just struck me - most guys probably don't know how a dishwasher work. At least they can blame the wife, if something goes wrong.
Malpiet Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Pedros helmet cleaner and sanitizer, quick and easy
Pah Bear Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Just open the thing immediately when it stop and all you get is a smog full of steam. Damn hot. Now what would that heat do to the helmet foam, the clasps, the plastic cover? Anyone, please do this and take a pikcha after you put it on. Pleaseeeee
Joe Low Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 I never washed mine for years until I looked at the straps one day and wondered if they could be made flexible again and closer to the sky blue they started out as, than the current midnight blue. I was amazed at how much crap came out of those things just by soaking in a sink in soapy water. Sort of wrapt horror and fascination you get after a particularly large dump or nostril clearance. But that was just me. They were lovely and soft and blue afterwards.
BeegMig Posted July 25, 2015 Posted July 25, 2015 Sometimes you can remove the straps too, then chuck it in the washing machine with the foam pads. The hard shell; scrub with a soft brush and lukewarm soapwater.
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