Stinky Helmets
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Virginia
Don't know if it's widely available but ZORB-X is non-toxic and biodegradable. Supposedly developed for the health industry. I've found it at Lowe's in the cleaning aisle. It will definitely get rid of helmet smell and doesn't leave an artificial aroma behind.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Jersey Shore
What he said!
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Belle Plaine MN.
I used to use this stuff for my snowmobile helmets. It works great! http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...sp?Item=HFRESH
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Decatur, Alabama
Oh C'mon! Where are all the men on this forum? Stinky helmet? What do you want to smell like, a french *****? I've been riding for nearly 35 years and in that entire time I have NEVER cleaned my helmet, inside or out. Never thought about it, never worried about it, never knew anyone else who cleaned theirs. Some of you need to go steal back your cajones from Momma's purse and start smelling like a MAN again.
ha ha ha ha! I ain't cleaning the blankity blank thing!
Carl
President of the He Man clean helmet hater's club
ha ha ha ha! I ain't cleaning the blankity blank thing!
Carl
President of the He Man clean helmet hater's club
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near YVR
Yup, I had the same problem last year, got caught in a rain storm and put lid in tour pack for a couple days(I forgot it) .
It was in an enclosed garage small in size and the temperature went up to mid 80's..when I opened tour pack I found the funk was growing spores, couldnt wear it, tossed it out and bought a new one, but it was 6 yrs old anyways and time for a new one anyways.
Well, I did it again this year, only it hasnt grown spores so will be trying the bakiing soda and sock trick, failing that the frabreeze is next.
Good Luck,
Rob
It was in an enclosed garage small in size and the temperature went up to mid 80's..when I opened tour pack I found the funk was growing spores, couldnt wear it, tossed it out and bought a new one, but it was 6 yrs old anyways and time for a new one anyways.
Well, I did it again this year, only it hasnt grown spores so will be trying the bakiing soda and sock trick, failing that the frabreeze is next.
Good Luck,
Rob
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Old school treatment: One cup warm water. Add two tablespoons of plain baking soda to the cup and stir well. Now pour mixture into your helmet and gently massage for 4 or 5 minutes. Empty any mixture that is not absorbed into helmet liner by turning helmet upside down in sink. Now put another cup of fresh warm water in helmet to rinse.
Place helmet in bright sunshine for a few hours or until dry. If it has serious funk you might have to repeat, but not likely.
Place helmet in bright sunshine for a few hours or until dry. If it has serious funk you might have to repeat, but not likely.
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From: Tea, SD
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From: Canada
Take 'er to the sink, and fill the sucker with dish soap n water. clean the crap out of it. Rinse it really well, and leave it to air dry.
Ya I'm sure someone repackages shampoo or dish soap in cool black bottles and calls it Biker Head Funk Remover.
Worst case? you're buying a removable liner for your new helmet...
Ya I'm sure someone repackages shampoo or dish soap in cool black bottles and calls it Biker Head Funk Remover.
Worst case? you're buying a removable liner for your new helmet...
LMAO. I never thought of it that way. I feel really gross now. Gonna be wearing a sock on my head from now on. A clean one of course.