Helmet stink

[neohkl_2000]

How to get rid of it? Everything else about the helmet is fine. Right now I spray Lysol.

[MrHui]

You can try

1) Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Generator - http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/332513-New!!-SHARP-Plasmacluster-Ion-Generator-for-Helmet!! or

2) take out the linings to wash or

3) change all the paddings inside

[robertgl]

Try febreeze

[WanFazer]

I place those sachet air freshener in e helmet n wear head liner... Wash e head liner 2-3 days so to have a spare head liner is a must.. .. Oso wash e removable paddings n those non removable once i oso wash once a mth... So while awaiting it to dry, use spare helmet lah ...

[bernardk]

How to get rid of it? Everything else about the helmet is fine. Right now I spray Lysol.

 

The best method i have ever tried. If you wanna give it a try. Soak in a solution of Dettol mix water. i think mabbe 2 caps full with a pail of water should work. Hot water if possible. After soak just rinse and dry it. Stinky shoes also can use this method. germs killed = no smell. Unless you hate dettol smell then too bad cant use this method.

[kaiq]

The place where you kept you helmet might be stinky also, places like inside cupboard usually no ventilation inside. Try not to place your helmet in immediately after use.

[tiku]

You can try

1) Sharp Plasmacluster Ion Generator - http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/332513-New!!-SHARP-Plasmacluster-Ion-Generator-for-Helmet!! or

2) take out the linings to wash or

3) change all the paddings inside

 

bro u buy the Ion gen? how much is it? i pm them they nv quote me

[kinwei]

I think you need to clear out the baterial first in order to remove the smell. I will go for the dettol method first. And it is cheaper also.

[Hydher]

Wash it the same way you wash your clothes.

Soak with detergent then rinse.

Sodium bicarbonate is an alternative but its too messy.

[anthony_c]

I dont wear helmet liner or buff, i just wash the inner paddings regularly, plus soak or sun them if necessary. Taking out the paddings to sun is the best and cheapest solution, it kills bacteria that create the smell. As for washing, i put the paddings into laundry bag (daiso $2) and use washing machine. Been doing it for years, no damages at all.

[heysugar]

The washing of the paddings/liners is generally easy but however, how do you guys wash the helmet strap? Because its not removable.. Or you guys don't wash it at all? Hahaha mine stinks because of the sweat at the neck area

 

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[bernardk]

The washing of the paddings/liners is generally easy but however, how do you guys wash the helmet strap? Because its not removable.. Or you guys don't wash it at all? Hahaha mine stinks because of the sweat at the neck area

 

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Same use a small pail of water mix dettol and use a clothe to wipe the strap. Best way to prevent all these is to wear a balaclava or buff to cover your face and wash the buff or bala regularly. And if you keep inside the box make sure its not after a rainy ride. Dry it in the open when after rain so as not to create stale moist smell. And do place some air freshner in the box if you dun mind too much sweet smelling in your helmet when you ride. Some ppl get nausea when they breath in perfumes.

[heysugar]

Same use a small pail of water mix dettol and use a clothe to wipe the strap. Best way to prevent all these is to wear a balaclava or buff to cover your face and wash the buff or bala regularly. And if you keep inside the box make sure its not after a rainy ride. Dry it in the open when after rain so as not to create stale moist smell. And do place some air freshner in the box if you dun mind too much sweet smelling in your helmet when you ride. Some ppl get nausea when they breath in perfumes.

 

 

I think I will try your idea to wash it! I put moth balls in the box but few days after the moth ball crushed into powder hahaha

 

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[reize]

It would be easier to wear a skullcap or something similar if u have problems with stinking up the helmet, because washing isnt a permanent thing so id rather keep the time between washes long in between, because u have to wait for it to dry and all that and its quite leceh.

[MrHui]

It would be easier to wear a skullcap or something similar if u have problems with stinking up the helmet, because washing isnt a permanent thing so id rather keep the time between washes long in between, because u have to wait for it to dry and all that and its quite leceh.

 

Yeah agree w u but the only bad thing is that it makes the hair messy!! Haha

[bernardk]

I think I will try your idea to wash it! I put moth balls in the box but few days after the moth ball crushed into powder hahaha

 

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Aiyo not mothballs la alamak. Those AmbiPure hang in cupboard ones will be best. its plastic small and flat.

 

Yeah agree w u but the only bad thing is that it makes the hair messy!! Haha

 

Helmet also messy hair leh. Only thing it makes it worst niah lor lol

[bernardk]

I think I will try your idea to wash it! I put moth balls in the box but few days after the moth ball crushed into powder hahaha

 

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Aiyo not mothballs la alamak. Those AmbiPure hang in cupboard ones will be best. its plastic small and flat.

 

Yeah agree w u but the only bad thing is that it makes the hair messy!! Haha

 

Helmet also messy hair leh. Only thing it makes it worst niah lor lol

[reize]

Yeah agree w u but the only bad thing is that it makes the hair messy!! Haha

 

Helmet makes ur hair more messy than skullcap. At least skull cap u wear, the only thing is it makes ur hair like flat pancake.

 

If people are even lazy to wash skullcap (which is easier than washing liner) then use disposable shower caps? XD

[Hydher]

Where to get a bala cheap?

[KerplunkZ]

Use Febreeze

[bernardk]

Where to get a bala cheap?

 

You can buy it in Gmarket or some CMO ard here. I got it from Motobici i wonder if he still has it. If you want fast can get it from Motorworld. Lavender Motorworld also have. Pack of 3 from Oxford is $10 if i remember. Keep your head and helmet fresh.

[shunoski]

How to get rid of it? Everything else about the helmet is fine. Right now I spray Lysol.

 

Use Kerosene bro. Hardware shop, cheap cheap will do.

[WanFazer]

Use Kerosene bro. Hardware shop, cheap cheap will do.

 

Hahaha the BEST answer so far !!!

[fairSquare]

I dont wear helmet liner or buff, i just wash the inner paddings regularly, plus soak or sun them if necessary. Taking out the paddings to sun is the best and cheapest solution, it kills bacteria that create the smell. As for washing, i put the paddings into laundry bag (daiso $2) and use washing machine. Been doing it for years, no damages at all.

 

this is a great idea! but also note that you can buy these paddings when it is worned out from the manufacturers.

[Hydher]

I dont wear helmet liner or buff, i just wash the inner paddings regularly, plus soak or sun them if necessary. Taking out the paddings to sun is the best and cheapest solution, it kills bacteria that create the smell. As for washing, i put the paddings into laundry bag (daiso $2) and use washing machine. Been doing it for years, no damages at all.

 

Thanks. Just did this over the weekend