dan williams Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 My latest experiment. Read it on-line (so you know it’s true). Spray helmet with vodka after a ride. So far it seems to work. Doesn’t degrade the foam and is readily available. No information yet if expensive vodka works better or if flavored makes for a better smelling helmet. Lemon might be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 On those two day events where an evening campfire is the norm, make sure you store the helmet well away from the fire. I wonder if there is something particular to vodka that does this or if it is just the alcohol killing smelly things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Or sampling destroying my sense of smell? It’s mostly ethanol and water. Actually took a few outings to really reduce the stink but it is noticeably better. Something various detergents didn’t do. It’s a real pain to get lab grade ethanol and the denatured stuff usually has acetone and other mystery stuff that can’t be good for styrofoam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Usual manufacturer's recommendation is to use baby shampoo - but it takes forever to dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherfive Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I use home brew sterilizer in a large bucket. Submerge for an hour then rinse in clean water (otherwise it'll burn your forehead) then dry in your proffered manner. I use a brewing heater tray. No need to dismantle the helmet inners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeman Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 A couple glasses of the said Vodka consumed will allow you not to worry about the stink !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 Fabreze with antibacterial cheap and effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 In relation to no comment in particular, it is necessary to consider the effect of whatever you use on the structure of the helmet - which is why the makers suggest pH neutral shampoo. No point paying a couple of hundred quid then melting the thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakka Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I have a KTM sweat Beanie with lots of small holes in it works great, my helmet is mint after every trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmorpeth Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Dishwasher!Works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, andrewmorpeth said: Dishwasher!Works great! What is your secret to getting the wife to clean the helmet? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewmorpeth Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, zippy said: What is your secret to getting the wife to clean the helmet? No SHE is a Bosch Dishwasher !LOL! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugger_ Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Hi use stuff after every ride .... https://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Product.do?method=view&n=7750&p=1169956&d=124&c=4&l=2&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Helmet & Visor Care&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3dTQBRDnARIsAGKSflkVRQsLz7C7kq3z72XD6F2MvFSS0Jgk9YwllVrwFMcyolWOvhZU7zwaAkPXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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