How To Clean Your Bike Helmet
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2015
- In association with KASK.
Here's how to keep your bike helmet clean, smell free and in good condition.
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You might not notice it all that often, but your bike helmet needs some regular TLC to keep it in good condition. Plus, no-one wants a stinking, sweaty helmet, do they?
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you spoke about helmet pad cleaning in the washing machine...I have a good tip: most cycling shirts do also have a zipped poket...if you put your helmet pads in there you won't loose them in the washing machine... ;)
I love this channel. For one, you all seem to be awesome guys. And I love watching your videos like this because I often find things that I've never thought of, like washing your helmet for example. I love watching GCN and I learn a lot. Keep them coming, boys!
You forgot to add "like a pro" to the video title.
The pros have their crew handle it. So - Toss it in the hamper for your wife/Mom?
I was really nervous that GCN would run out of video ideas and start producing low quality content. Glad they're still putting out videos like this!
brilliant video, perhaps you could do a similar one on bell maintenance?
It bears repeating, if it's already been posted, but NEVER put exposed velcro "hooks" into the wash. Exposed velcro and the wash agitation will SHRED/SNAG certain fabric types (depending on the weave).
Velcro is/are fabric hooks specifically designed to do just that, so put them in a small, zippered, mesh laundry wash bag, THEN throw them in the washer.
Yes! Finally, a how-to video on washing the entire helmet! I've always wanted this because I only know how to and dare wash the pads. I don't dare to wash my helmet because I don't know what I should do (also to avoid screwing things up).
Tom Last, does this apply to any helmet compound? I know Kask uses high-quality EPS (expanded polystyrene) if I'm not mistaken whereas my Prowell helmet is made out of EPU (expanded polyurethane).
Thanks for posting this video.
it makes me sad that you dont see the GCN boys in the comments section below anymore. Dan was always good for some banter :(
We're still here Andrew Bedford! This is Lasty so I can't promise Dan's great banter though...
Global Cycling Network hahaha I'm sure I would change my tune if I was around him daily ;)
Very professional and no cracking.
Thank you for sharing! 👌🏻
As long as I know that I can put the whole helmet in a water with a gentle soap that's good. Thanks for the video! More power!
I put the shower on really hot prior to getting in and pull the pads and hose them. If you do this from the start of acquiring a new one then generally it'll be ok. I know that sweat makes the polystyrene brittle from experience, meaning it'll break easier. I had a car turn suddenly left on me' once I spun and crashed the helmet did help BUT due to wear of the polystyrene the plastic outta shell flexed and the inner polystyrene broke - effectively and I got a lump where it had poked thru. So keep an eye on the upkeep and condition, replace if in doubt.
Chapeau to Simon for keeping a straight face !!!!
my kask infinity just came in the mail today ! :)
Do you think Simon cleans all the guys helmets or just his? 😉 Great video guys! Something that I never thought about!
Any tips on removing odors from straps?
You guys should give out some Swag to those who sometimes inspire your video's. Thanks for the information, when I asked, I was just expecting a one liner, not a 4min long answer riddled with innuendoes :) keep up the good work guys, big thumbs up from me!
Love the videos, have taught me a lot. one question though, on my front wheel there is a reflector that is rattling, and it is rather annoying whilst cycling along, so how do i silence it? Thanks
Cut it off
I'm really surprised that Si managed to keep a straight face throughout this video. If this had been Matt's video presentation we would have had 6 hours of laughter & innuendo outtakes whilst Dan would've demanded a multi camera shower scene with slow motion. well done si - keeping it pro
You get little mesh bags you can stick your padding into. A washing machine will happily eat small pads. If it does, look into draining the machine and checking your filter, assuming it has one.
A billion thanks
Hi gcn. I have a kask protone and i have a problem with the leather chin strap, it smells bad. I tried washing it with dish detergent and hanged to dry for a day and still the smell won't come off.
What do you do to clean your leather chin strap? How do you dry it?
what do you think on wearing facemask for cycling during pandemic?
should mask first before strap or after
#askGCNtech
Hi gcn can you make a video on how to pick up water bottles and musettes during races. Plz asap
How's about a day in the life of a GCN presenter. A sort of look behind the scenes thing. Maybe meet the people who make this show possible.. Just an idea. Also keep the good work up. on the best bike show ever :)....
I scrubbed the blood off my Mojito earlier before sending it back to Kask on their replacement program!
Innuendos in a kitchen? I've seen this concept before!!!
😂👍🏼The Great British Bake Off. 😂👍🏼
Have you got any tips on polishing your helmet? Do you need to do it every day?
If you are going to put the pads in a washing machine, put them in a mesh bag. I didn't and one of them worked its way into the door seam and was shredded,
Mike Williams I lost one of mine, no joke, still don't know where it went (in the washing machine)
+rikkiola It's hanging out in that mystery place were socks go from the dryer! XD
+Cole fyre I wanna find that place
rikkiola, maybe it disappeared inside the sleeve or leg of another clothing item? That's what happened to mine. Didn't find it for months because I don't that particular garment often.
@@EmpyreanLightASMR haha that always bloody happens with my socks it's always just 1 and I will not be able to find it for ages and then one day when I am putting my boxers on I end up with a sock up my bum when I find that missing sock.
It looks good, too
is there a way to make by my own helmet foam pads?
Hi GCN I always put my helmet pads in a sock when I throw it the washing machine to keep that softness #cyclinghack
Hi I ride 6 days a week so how often should I clean my helmet
Ohh the innuendos!!
Here is another good way to clean helmet pads/liners:
Get some detol, add a small amount to the kitchen sink along with warm water, about a cap full. It should be a translucent liquid not like milk. clean the pads in the solution (just hand squeeze the pads and aggregate them) and then let soak for 15-20 mins, remove and rinse again under warm water to remove all the detol and Air dry.
Once dry you should notice a faint smell of the detol on the liner. This kills the bacteria in the pads. I normally do this once in a while for a deep clean or before storing the helmet. This method can also be used for goggles, pads etc.. if you also do mountain biking.
We need to see the outtakes for this video! :) #DirtyHelmet
Andy Davies yesssss
Oh yes. I'd say it's hilarious
Is liquid hand soap ok?
How to use a washing machine like a pro?
Is it possible to remove/replace the strap on those Kask Helmets? Anyone?!
They are built in on the helmet on all 4 ends. I have not figured how to pull it out if that’s possible.
Just a thought..... That helmet pad had velcro on it, didn't it? I've never found that velcro and lycra get on well in the washing machine - would it be wise to stick in one of those mesh washing bags?
Nick Hyatt The pad has usually the soft part of the velcro on it, the abrasive part (which surely eats up lycra) is fixed to the inner side of the helmet.
Phaidrus Thanks. Guess I should inspect my helmet more closely in future!
Was this whole segment just one giant innuendo?? Would you ever wash a friends helmet, if he REALLY needed you to?
You should see mine LOL five years old if not more never cleaned. The strap is so dirty it feels uncomfortable against the skin. The pads are so dirty it makes my scalp itchy. I think it's time to clean mine
Could you do one video about riding at 50km/h on the flat?
Felipee Rincon Maintain about 5W/kg on a smooth graded surface road + light aerodynamic bike with
Ride in a bunch
Hey GCN folk,
I'm wondering if you or anyone here could shed some light on a Kask question that has gone unanswered.
I emailed Kask a couple weeks ago, yet to hear from them :/.
The question being: Is 'eco leather', the material of the chin-strap, synthetic?
I use the same shampoo on my motorcycle and bicycle helmets that I use on my hair, usually in the shower. Everything smells the same and if it's safe for your head then it should be no problem for your helmet.
I use the following homemade formula on the shell: half rubbing alcohol, half water, 1 big drop of dish soap. I use this in a spray bottle.
This formula also works on sunglasses.
I once had a big crash and cracked my Giro Aeon. Now it is just sitting on a shelf. What do you recommend that I can do with a cracked helmet that still looks good but not for use?
perwiratempur Turn it into an obscure piece of modern art. Failing that, bin it, it's no more use than a broken carbon wheel :P
perwiratempur I still keep the helmet I was wearing when I got hit by a car. I use it to show people what happens after you land head-first onto the roadway.
coach nealf Glad to hear the helmet saved your life! BTW, which part of the helmet hit the ground?
perwiratempur some dealer let you get discount if you bring in your helmet
Sell it to the person whom you know eats the most meat. Then go vegan :)
It's really annoying, I'm 5"3 and I'm 13 and I can't find any tight fit jerseys out there that fits me any suggestions?
I prefer to use an old toothbrush with soap for cleaning all the nooks and crannies of my helmet.. it gets in there quite nicely. then try rinse and leave to dry at a well ventilated place. simple and quick enough.
Can you guys do a video on how to clean the toilet?
The Dishwasher works best, remove the liner/pads and throw it in there.
Best decision you'll make.
i just wear my helmet with the rest of my kit in the shower after a ride. It comes in handy if i happen to slip while showering. :X
Just buy a new helmet after every ride
Cornelius Maximilianus really??
@@adnyeyj1535 It works pretty well.
Adnyey Janvalekar yeah, helmets are pretty cheap in some countries
You can also wax your helmet using car wax. Prevents, “yellowing.”
8 years ago, I guess its time to make a new vídeo about it hehe
Motorex make a great Helmet cleaning foam. Just put your Lid in the sink, spray it, leave for 5 Minuten and then Rinse off with warm water. Even takes the dirt out of the straps. And if you're going to put your pads in the Washing Maschine.... put them in a separate wash bag .... not like Simon 😉
i spray my helmet with ziess lens spray. boom easy! shiney and antistatic, and takes a second to do
the euphemisms in this ahahah
I use lemon fresh pledge to keep it shining
Mmh, my helmet is 3 years old. Never cleaned. It smells horrid and the soft bits are falling off.
Sweat is drying up and forming yellowish, white powder on the straps. It's thoroughly disgusting.
I. Just. Don't. Care.
oh my
latuman Damn son
The vast majority of dishsoap is petrol based, like every big name brand is petrolium based. But he said to use dish soap, so is it ok or no?
Why wouldn't it be okay? Perhaps you're thinking of petroleum solvents?
My doctor said my helmet should keep working well into old age...
BaconBaconBaconable WHAT
God dam it! I wouldn't have bought a 155 pounds giro synthe if i knew i would need another in three years I heard it was a new one every decade...
can some one help me with my bike problem?
so when I pedal and stand up at the same time my CHAIN or some thing happens and my CHAIN skips and my pedals are cranking... what do I do that's the only way I can go to school and its embarrassing and when I ride I feel scared that it might break omg what do I do!!
cozy play probably change your cassette and chain. Maybe your body is broken, so you'll might have to change that too!
WT!!!! I'll tell my dad then
Thanks!
Bacteria inside the padding ??pr roof of helmet?
I can't think of any other explanation for this vide: he was high on dope weed vid is ends @ 420
Imagine if Matt had made this one, would've just been 4&1/2 minutes of laughing at his own helmet.
Vidoe stars at 1:15
"I wear a cap under my helmet" sex education was clearly not on the curriculum when simon was at school!
Didn't learn anything from this video, because I couldn't get past the innuendos
hey GCN why dont you do a video on how to grab a mussette like a pro or how to get dressed on the bike like a pro! cheers mates
please 1st January Tak bhej dijiyega
I rince the inside of my helmet daily with cold to warm tap water.
actually i clean my head almost every day :)
Th innuendos are real
MGTPhantom I almost spat out the sandwich i was eating
hmmm, I put a cap in the wash once and the peak melted :(
The ever-present force of WD-40.
Phaidrus I think they meant that was one of the things to avoid using
SmevMev Sure but still, IT is HERE!
I polish my helmet before every ride
Another unwritten cycling rule - never buy a purple helmet. Any colour other than purple. No one needs to see your purple helmeted head when you ride.
Can we see the out-takes of this video - I bet Simon couldn't keep a straight face when discussing his helmet!!
dont put your pads in the washing machine! they always fall to piece's in my experience.
I spray WD40 on myself when I shower. So I can use it on the helmet too?
I thought for sure he would use wd40 for a quickie helmet clean.
You could put your helmet in the dishwasher on cold with not much soap
lack of arguments ah,
Haha you lost me at your nice and fresh smelling helmet
I stuck my helmet pads into the washing machine a month ago and they came apart. I needed to order new pads. Just hand wash IMO.
Aldi washing up liquid :-)
It would be more useful to talk the real problems. Like, i am midle age man and have max out nosehair. What to do with those?🙅🏼corner
cycle Banane Wale Hum Jaana Chahte Hain
Can't I just throw the whole helmet into the washing machine
My helmet is 14 years old... I think it's time for a new one lol 😐
next week how to brush your teeth?
how to clean ur bike helmet like a pro!! lol.
How to store your bike at home, like a Pro. All the GCN riders seam to park their bikes in the most ridiculous places.
Looks like he's struggling to keep a straight face.
I take my helmet in the shower with me and use soap or shampoo.
Herman gelmet... tee hee