Eventually, my helmet was unimaginably dirty.
When was the last time you washed the interior pads of your helmet? Oh! Can't remember it anymore? Was that six months ago?
I would like you to read this article about the helmet interior pads washing reviews.
My helmet is dirtier than I thought. It's really dirty. You can't even smell anything because you yourself think that the smell is okay. Your nose has just gotten used to that intense smell. It is like when visiting someone else's house, you can know that particular smell in that person's home. But the residents are not aware of that smell.
The same thing is happening with your helmet. It also has a stinky smell. If you're having a scary thought about it, why not stay at home this weekend and wash the interior pads of your helmet.
And here it goes, I washed the interior pads of my helmet!
DAYTONA detergent for helmet interior pads
I used a helmet detergent that was recently released from DAYTONA. This detergent was developed specifically for removing sweat, sebum, and odor permeated throughout the helmet interior pads, and this detergent is fragrance-free, so there is no odor on the interior pads! Moreover, the detergent does not contain bleaching ingredients, so it can be used even on sensitive skin.
Certainly, using a household laundry detergent is possible for washing. In this case, use a laundry detergent that is fragrance-free, or non-aggressive for the helmet interior.
Preparation: Washing the interior pads
The helmet to be washed is an OGK AEROBLADE. When was the last time I washed this? Probably before last summer.
First, remove the interior pads
First, remove the interior pads for an interior-detachable helmet. If you pull the interior pads hard or apply excessive force, it will damage the interior pads, so carefully read the instructions on the helmet and then remove the interior pads when doing this for the first time.
Put a sachet of detergent in 2L of tap water or hot water to make a solution
After the interior pads has been removed, prepare a 2L bucket of tap water or hot water. When hot water is prepared, about 40 degrees is the recommended temperature.
Here I used tap water.
When the tap water is ready, put a sachet of DAYTONA detergent in the bucket. The DAYTONA detergent I'm using comes in two sachets, so I can wash the interior pads twice! Per sachet contains 5 grams of detergent. If you are using a detergent at home, you may want to use it as a guide.
Blend well so that the detergent dissolves.
Practice Guide: Washing the interior pads
Once you have removed the interior pads and prepared the detergent solution, all that's left to do is wash it!
Soak the interior pads, press, and wash in the solution!
Slowly put the interior pads to the solution and then gently press to wash it. This time, the interior pads will get damage if you rinse off too quickly, so it is important to wash the interior pads gently.
I washed the interior pads by pushing the sponge. Then, the water turned brown like muddy water in a few seconds.
I was surprised!
This is the helmet I washed. I usually don't smell anything, and it didn't look or feel like there was any particular dirt on the interior pads. It's a very ordinary unwashed helmet. But, I found out that the interior pads of my helmet were surprisingly soaked with dirt when I actually washed it.
That's certainly true. The inside of the outer fabric, which is always visible on the inside of a helmet, contains a material that acts as a cushion. The fact that the interior absorbs shock and expands and contracts means that air moves in and out of the interior, and this structure works as a fluffy cushioning material. This is the same movement as sponge washing dishes. In other words, the sweat, saliva, city dust, exhaust gas, and various other substances that were emitted are also absorbed into the interior sponge.
It's going to get dirty...
I shudder to think that I was touring with a dirty helmet.
If the water becomes very dirty like my helmet, it means it contains a lot of dirt. In this case, it is recommended to make a new detergent solution once and wash the interior pads again.
Finishing: Washing the interior pads
The beautiful interior is just around the corner! Be patient until the end!
Rinse with clean water after washing
When washing is completed, replace the dirty water with clean water, and rinse well. Earlier, I explained that sponges and interiors are similar things. So, you need to get rid of the detergent absorbed in the sponge as much as possible to wash it well.
When rinsed, dehydrate by tapping with a clean cloth
If you can rinse the interior pads to some extent, the goal is almost there! It's common to "wring" when dehydrating a rag, but do not wring the interior pads of your helmet! It will damage the interior pads! Instead, the recommended method is to prepare a clean cloth and dehydrate by pressing with a rubber band.
Dry the interior pads in the shade
Certainly, it is not possible to use the interior pads yet because it is only dehydrated! I've got to hang them out to dry properly letting the moisture evaporate. There are many theories on how to dry interior pads, but I personally recommend drying in the shade in a well ventilated place. Let it dry. Put the interior pads on the helmet correctly and it's complete!
Enjoy the best riding in a cleaned up interior pads!
Recommended time to wash the interior pads of the helmet
The interior pads of a helmet is actually very dirty. I'm sure you can understand that. So, when is the best time to wash it? This depends on your personal feeling, but I definitely wash my interior pads at least once a season. It is recommended to wash 2-3 times in the summer. Summer is the time of year when the opportunity to go touring gets more often, of course, sweat comes out well, so you might as well wash it when you go touring.
Either way, enjoy a clean ride with a clean helmet!
What's wrong? Why I washed the interior pads of my helmet all of a sudden? For enthusiastic readers, I was once told that my helmet smell bad. So, why not wash the interior pads of my helmet instead of telling the readers to do so. Of course, I washed it...
Maybe next time I should wash my gloves!
