November 19, 20178 yr 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.
November 20, 20178 yr 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?
November 20, 20178 yr Author 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.
November 20, 20178 yr Usual manufacturer's recommendation is to use baby shampoo - but it takes forever to dry out.
November 20, 20178 yr 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.
November 20, 20178 yr A couple glasses of the said Vodka consumed will allow you not to worry about the stink !!
November 20, 20178 yr 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.
November 21, 20178 yr I have a KTM sweat Beanie with lots of small holes in it works great, my helmet is mint after every trial
November 21, 20178 yr 1 hour ago, andrewmorpeth said: Dishwasher!Works great! What is your secret to getting the wife to clean the helmet?
November 21, 20178 yr 9 minutes ago, zippy said: What is your secret to getting the wife to clean the helmet? No SHE is a Bosch Dishwasher !LOL!
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