Modern motorcycle helmets are made to last, which means if you take proper care of it, it will last you more than 5 to 6 years easily. With that in mind, we have compiled a step-by-step guide to cleaning and maintaining motorcycle helmets. Let’s get started!
Remove The External Parts
Begin by removing the external parts of the helmet. While doing that make sure that you have read the instruction manual that came with the helmet, or if you could not find an instruction manual make sure to check out the manufacturer’s website for any special care information regarding your helmet. Most modular helmets have upgradable parts, which means you can safely take them apart gently. The first thing that you should remove is the visor, followed by the inner lining and padding and then the straps, only if they are detachable. Always make sure to know about your helmet before applying any strong force to remove parts.
Cleaning The Visors
The easiest thing to clean is the visor of the helmet even if it is not removable. First of all, take a wet cotton cloth and apply a little bit of baby shampoo or helmet cleaning material on it and gently clean the visor in circular motions. Make sure that the cloth is completely free of dust because if there is anything, it will lead to the formation of scratches, which will make the visor foggy under artificial lighting at night. It is always recommended to remove the visor first before cleaning it to avoid water from getting into the inner lining and padding of the helmet. After the visor has dried naturally, use a lint free cotton cloth to wipe off any watermarks on the surface of the visor.
Cleaning The Inner Liner And Padding
are the inner lining and padding of the helmet removable? Like we said earlier, check the manufacturers website to know more about it. If it is removable, detach the clips that keep it attached in place and soak the entire lining and padding combination in a warm baby shampoo solution. Let the padding soak in the water for at least 15 to 20 minutes, and then using gentle to and fro motion of your hand, clean out all the dust and grime attached to the liner and padding. Allow it to dry naturally after washing it under cold running water under a tap.
Deodorizing The Helmet
For people using a motorcycle helmet in tropical areas, bad smell emanating from the helmet is a very common problem because of the sweat and dust mixture which begins to accumulate on the inner surface of the helmet over a period of time. On top of that if you use any hair product, that will also contribute to the overall malodor of the helmet. to prevent this from happening, make sure that you want to helmet after every 2 to 3 months and use a deodorizing product to spray inside the helmet every week if not frequently. Another good way to prevent the helmet from smelling bad is to wear a skull cap and washed a skull cap regularly after using. This way you will prevent the inner lining from absorbing sweat and your hair will also be protected from the bad smell of the helmet.
Weather Protection And General Maintenance
most modern branded helmets come with UV protected paint jobs, which keeps it looking new for several years of regular use. But in case your helmet is a basic unit, it might not have the protection, which is why you should consider applying additional protective spray on top of the helmet after cleaning the helmet. check with the motorcycle accessory shops near you power products which can be used to keep the helmet looking new. In the absence of any specific product, you can also consider using Carnuba Wax after cleaning the helmet properly
