Helmet crud

[alanmcorcoran]

I have a Spyder 3/4 helmet that fits pretty snugly and the soft parts that go over the cheeks and the back of the neck are starting to look noticeably, shall we say, "greasy". It appears that at least some of these parts (the cheek pieces) have the ability to snap out and back in. Assuming this is the case, what is the recommended procedure (if there is one) (to clean it)once they've been removed? Does dry cleaning work best? Washing machine? Beat with a big stick by the river side?

Or do you just chuck 'em and get a new helmet?

[patrick_777]

Washing machine on cold. They're designed to be removed and washed. It was almost 6 months before I realized the entire upper pad snapped out too, so it's likely that everything will come out of it, not just the cheeks.

[dannylightning]

if you cant get them off for some reason you could just always wipe it down really good with a wet rag and hope that takes care of the problem. but they shold come out of there no problem.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by patrick_777

Washing machine on cold. They're designed to be removed and washed. It was almost 6 months before I realized the entire upper pad snapped out too, so it's likely that everything will come out of it, not just the cheeks.

+1

I would give them a little squirt of some product intended to remove "ring around the collar" too.

[patrick_777]

Also a good option.

http://tinyurl.com/yfujkqk

Remember, helmets are basically big styrofoam balls, so they're not going to absorb water or anything. This also makes them float if they come off the stick and go down-river; they'll be easier to find that way.

[Sarris]

I wash my liner with a load of clothes on the normal cycle cold/cold. I also spray the liner with Spray & Wash just to be sure the mung is gone.

I dry it in the dryer on low heat until its slightly damp, then put it in the sun to finish. It smells great afterward, but it won't stay that way as long as a new one because they (my HD half helmet anyways) are normally treated with a sanitizer that washes out on the first wash.

I also wash the shell out with antibacterial hand soap.

My 2 cents worth.

[alanmcorcoran]

Thanks guys. It's raining again so maybe I'll pop 'em in the washer tonight.

[alantf]

Over here there's a special spray product (dry cleaner type?) that says it's for cleaning & sanitizing helmet liners. Never tried it myself, but I suppose it should work.

[alanmcorcoran]

Removed all the innards and my wife put 'em in the washer. Wasn't sure about drying them in the dryer (lots of plastic parts) so just letting it "air dry" for now. I have a full face helmet as a backup, should it not be raining (again) tomorrow. Weather gods seem to be scheduling rain for the weekends mostly lately.

[patrick_777]

They're fine in the dryer if you make sure the heat is off. Heat will make them not fit well when you go to put them back in.