Cleaning a smell out of helmet

[Ladydragon]

I have a spair HJC motorbike helmet ages agonwhen it was rand new and in its box someone with oot my permission let someone else use it (who sha'll re name name less)

I wasn't there at the time.After the person had used it the helmet completly sinks badly of BO I actually felt like chucking the helmet away. Has anyone had this problem before if so how did they get the smell out.

It would be soo helpful to know.

[Mully]

There's a helmet cleaning foam (in an aerosol) that you can buy.

Never used it myself, but I've heard reasonable things about it.

[ynot slow]

Every now and then my helmet gets wet,and the whisper kit soaks moisture and gets smeely,usually just spray deoderant around,or aftershave lol.

[jellywrestler]

Every now and then my helmet gets wet,and the whisper kit soaks moisture and gets smeely,usually just spray deoderant around,or aftershave lol.

buy two sets of ear plugs, one set for ya ears and other other set up your nose...

[Ladydragon]

ha..ha..ha

[Ladydragon]

There's a helmet cleaning foam (in an aerosol) that you can buy.

Never used it myself, but I've heard reasonable things about it.

Do you have any idea what the cleaner is called

[Pussy]

Do you have any idea what the cleaner is called

Motrex do an aerosol one. Any bike shop should be able to get it for you.
I used it in my flying helmet... and an ag pilot's helmet gets a bit more unsavoury than a motorcycle one!

[steve_t]

I'd try giving it a bit of a gentle rinse out with some detergent and water. Are any of the linings removable?
If that fails, maybe some Oust air freshener spray might be the goods.

Good luck!

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'd try giving it a bit of a gentle rinse out with some detergent and water. Are any of the linings removable?
If that fails, maybe some Oust air freshener spray might be the goods.

Good luck!

+1. A mild soap and water mixture will be ok to use with any helmet. Just make sure you dry it slowly.

[hellokitty]

I wash my husband's race helmet with diluted dettol and tea tree oil - works well.

[hellokitty]

+1. A mild soap and water mixture will be ok to use with any helmet. Just make sure you dry it slowly.

I leave it in the sun to dry.

[Crasherfromwayback]

That'll do fine!

[Ladydragon]

I havn't got the helmet at the moment it's in store but will be going there to get it out I did look up on the HJC web site and they said their helmets they make the lnings are removable.I'm not sure if they do on my helmet because it was brought in 2004 it was a pressie but only for me to use.

[AllanB]

Apparently it is fine to dunk them in a bucket or bath of warm soapy water and clean them out - then dry out. That is what the bike magazines recommend.


I've just got a new one - all inner linings are 100% removable and washable.

[hellokitty]

I havn't got the helmet at the moment it's in store but will be going there to get it out I did look up on the HJC web site and they said their helmets they make the lnings are removable.I'm not sure if they do on my helmet because it was brought in 2004 it was a pressie but only for me to use.

If the liner is removable, then a spray down with dettol or tea tree oil and then chuck it in the washing machine - that worked well with Mr Hellokitty's road helmet.