Anybody know a good way to wash the straps of a bike helmet? I consider myself ultra low maintenance, but mine are a bit gamy. They never fully dry, either, as I have it on several times a day. Any tips would be appreciated.
Cleaning Helmet Straps?
Mon, 11/07/2005 - 7:41pm
Tue, 11/08/2005 - 3:28am
#1
I have used Dawn which I rub in with a tooth brush or your finger and hot water.It won't hurt the strapping and it cuts the grease (sweat).
Usually smells puuurty afterwards.
It really is a good idea to clean the straps so you kill the bacteria that clings to it.
Rob
Tue, 11/08/2005 - 8:20am
#2
Shower time
I simple take helmet into the shower every couple of weeks and use and anti-bac soap on the straps.
When I do not wash it, I always hand the helmet to dry after a ride.
Yeah, they get dirty - and the caked salt probably eats away at the fabric.
Tue, 11/08/2005 - 6:15pm
#6
I dunk mine in a tub of water with a little Woolite, soak for 5 minutes or so and rinse in a tub of clean water for another 5 minutes. Rinse well; you don't want soap residue to remain in the straps and irritate your skin. Will not smell purrty as previous poster's method but will more smell like a refreshing spring breeze in the countryside.
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 6:36am
#7
Manly men
Wow, who knew so many manly men care about smelling like a spring breeze and not irritating our sensitive skin!
What;s next - leg shaving tips for race day!? har har ha heh
Okay this is serious - how do you clean or maintain the cushion pads in the helmet? I just rinse them.
