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I'm curious, I do this less frequently than I should. I did this yesterday. I would suggest putting the lining in a pillow case and putting it in the washing machine if it has no breakable parts as I did mine in the sink. Which works great, but you have to see the colour of the water...
Jambo
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Sid Squid
10-09-13, 03:02 PM
When I think of it.
The colour of the water is something to see.
granty92
10-09-13, 03:04 PM
i dont know how to remove my lining so its never been washed, hlmet isn't very old though
Can be washed while still fitted using soap and water and rinsing out, it just takes longer to dry than when it's all out. Soaking up as much water as possible with an old towel helps.
Jambo
granty92
10-09-13, 03:17 PM
just learnt how to so will wash it tonight :)
Paraphrasing: *Fancy chemical stuff in a bottle*
I'm unsure that that actually removes the road dirt and sweat as much as makes it smell nice again...
Jambo
suppose you have to get rid of the hair tint and spray some how.
me, i like the smell of me which is not quite pee yet and when i do start to small of pee i'll think about washing my bike gear.
I did back flush My Aria with the shower to get the pesky bugs out the vents.so once in 4 years(But I dont use it much)
I do wash my head (notice head as not allot of fluff left) after work so the HJC and Shark are OK.
Littlepeahead
10-09-13, 03:52 PM
I do the cheek pads quite frequently as they get covered in make up.
I'm curious, I do this less frequently than I should. I did this yesterday. I would suggest putting the lining in a pillow case and putting it in the washing machine if it has no breakable parts as I did mine in the sink. Which works great, but you have to see the colour of the water...
Jambo
I have never considered washing the liner jambo and I am struggling with concept of you washing up stuff I hope you were supervised by a responsible adult:)
Dave20046
10-09-13, 06:02 PM
Every day in the shower thanks!
andrewsmith
10-09-13, 06:24 PM
About once a 6 months, but have got two set of liners that fix mine so it no issue!
Jambo, I know water rationing is happening in London but once a year, is that to hide the smell of the Tube? ;)
squirrel_hunter
10-09-13, 06:30 PM
What happens if your helmet doesn't have a removable liner? Should we just stick the whole helmet in the washing machine?
What happens if your helmet doesn't have a removable liner? Should we just stick the whole helmet in the washing machine?
Nope, have a bath with it on
What happens if your helmet doesn't have a removable liner? Should we just stick the whole helmet in the washing machine?
Absolutely, I hear that a patina finish is a big thing nowadays. :---)
Jambo
TheRuffellator
10-09-13, 09:29 PM
I take mine out and wash it every so often (ooo err) and the colour of the water after wards is nasssty even though I hardly wear the lid (for weekends and non commuting rides) **To add I do wash frequently... Once a month is frequently right?
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Blueperson
11-09-13, 08:35 AM
Never even occurred to me.
Paul the 6th
11-09-13, 10:19 AM
Never been washed but doesn't smell. I'd not put up with a smelly helmet.
As for my Arai tour x3, never washed that either but it's up for replacing this year anyway
nikon70
11-09-13, 02:09 PM
I wear a sock on my head and wash that instead
Fallout
11-09-13, 02:18 PM
Mine is self cleaning. :) At least, I'm pretty sure it is. When there's enough mucus and sweat it appears to drip out by itself.
Fallout is the actual reason it is suggested people never share lids...
Jambo
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