My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
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On Nov 23, 1:38 pm, DeF <""d.farrow\"@your finger.murdoch.edu.au">
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My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
My watchband used to do the same thing (until I gave up wearing it). Warm soapy water and a good scrub with a nailbrush or similar will have it smelling like roses (or whatever the scent of the soap you use is) again in no time.
My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
I hold mine under the tap briefly just to rinse out the sweat, around once a week in summer. It does the trick - no chemicals or detergents required.
My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
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Soap and nailbrush in bathroom bison. Then air dried in the sun. (Probably should be air dried in the shade, but I don't leave the helmet out all day so that the foam bakes, so it is probably OK.)
Two of my helmets have light grey or silvery coloured straps which show the dirt as well as getting smelly. The soap/nailbrush approach gets the dirt out as well as the smell.
My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
I hold mine under the tap briefly just to rinse out the sweat, around once a week in summer. It does the trick - no chemicals or detergents required.
Likewise, seems to work ok - it's also a good idea to do this with the padding, or on really hot rides, or when you get caught in the rain, the brine that collects runs into your eyes.
My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
Thanks for the suggestions - I'll give it a go this afternoon so it's dry for tomorrow...
DeF.
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My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
As was just discussed on a cycling forum... Wear your helmet into the shower. A bit of shampoo keeps everything clean. Give it a final rinse and air dry. This is NOT a joke.
Someone from Giro also gave similar recommendation. Some mild detergent works well but make sure you rise everything out. Body salt accumulation over time can also damage the material. So washing it is worthwhile. --
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My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
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Every few days I just wash my entire helmet when I hand wash my cycling clothes, using Amway Sa8 laundry detergent, I rinse it out before hanging out to dry or putting it on my pc to dry overnight.
I have 3 helmets that get used depending apon the type of ride and or weather and I have one helmet that only really gets used for racing.
PS: posting this from the Melbourne pipenetworks news server as the Sydney one is borked :/
My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
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Same problem during the summer in the UK. The helmet straps were white with sweat stains. Well it did get up to 33c in the south of England for most of July. Nothing of course to what you guys have to endure.
Anyway, I placed my sweaty cycling helmet in a bucket of just plain cold water. I left it to soak for a while with a weight on the top of it to stopping it floating to the surface. The end result was a clean and fresh smelling helmet with out using any soap.
When I ride to work, I take my helmet with me into the shower at the gym and wash it with body wash. Works a treat - it never steenks anymore. If only I could do the same with my whole bike.
My handlebar tape steenks. Might replace it this weekend.
Bike gloves have a habit of going feral, especially in warmer weather. Just throw them in the wash etc.
Considering the way that my current bike gloves - especially my short-finger gloves - are fraying, it's not worth the hassle. I'll consider it *after* I get replacements. :-)
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Bike gloves have a habit of going feral, especially in warmer weather. Just throw them in the wash etc.
Considering the way that my current bike gloves - especially my short-finger gloves - are fraying, it's not worth the hassle. I'll consider it *after* I get replacements. :-) .[/QUOTE]I just toss my gloves into the wash once a week, as often as I remember.
My main helmet is getting a bit whiffy. I notice it every time I put in on. I've recently replaced all the padding so it's not that. By careful sniffing of various components, I've narrowed it down to the nylon straps.
So, given that the straps cannot be removed without undoing stitching, what's the best way to clean them? I was thinking of soaking the whole helmet in Nappisan or something similar.
Suggestions welcome....
DeF
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