Chances of a biker’s helme

Posted by nonwoventowel on March 3rd, 2020

It’s supposed to be on your head and protect it, not play on your mind and be a Disposable Non-woven gloves distraction, which a dirty helmet invariably will be. A good, well-used helmet will get dirty in time. Chances of a biker’s helmet being dirty is directly proportional to how enthusiastic a rider one is. If you’re as passionate about cleanliness as you are about riding, a dirty helmet will mess with your head. A brain bucket is meant to deal with a lot during a ride. Bugs that get caught in the visors like deer in the headlights, dust, debris, sweat and body oils, and grimy fingerprints are all part and parcel of riding and they leave telling signs on the helmet on the inside and outside. Leaving your helmet that way is the fastest way to ruin the second most important purchase you made after you bought your bike.

Cleaning your helmet every once in a while should figure on your list of things-to-do. Helmets with removable liners are relatively easier to clean than the ones with a non-removable one.Here are a pointers that’ll come in handy when you consider cleaning your helmet.Cleaning helmets with removable liners –Pull out the liner and cheek pads. Liners are usually held in place with pop-studs or Velcro Remember what goes where for when you’ll have to put it back together, it gets a little tricky at times. If you’re washing by hand, let the liner soak in a mild detergent as mild as Johnson’s baby shampoo for about ten to fifteen minutes before you wash and rinse each part of the liner thoroughly. Hang them out to dry in an airy place, away from direct sunlight.If you’re using a washing machine, select the ‘gentle’ or ‘delicate’ cycle and let it spin for a bit. Again, the detergent you use has got to be equally gentle on the liner. Once this is done, rinse the liner well so that there’s no detergent residue that might irritate you later on. Leave it to dry in an airy space. Don’t put the liners out to dry in bright sunlight and definitely do not be impatient enough to use the dryer. Heat can cause the liner to shrink or lose shape. When the liners are dry and squeaky clean, fix them back in the helmet, right after you lightly wipe the inside of the helmet.To clean the shell, first remove the visor. Soak a soft piece of cloth in a mild soap solution. Let this damp cloth sit on spots that have dirt and grime accumulated. When the gunk is softened, wipe it away gently without applying too much pressure. Pat dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

On drying, glossy helmets can be treated with polish or automotive wax to lend sheen.Cleaning non-removable liners –Remove all the detachable parts like the visor. Dip your helmet in a bucket filled with lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Johnson’s baby shampoo is highly recommended. Rinse your Helmet inside out to get the grime off. Let it soak in the bucket for a few minutes. After about thirty to forty minutes, rinse the inside of the helmet. Remember to be firm yet gentle. Continue rinsing till you get the soap out of the liner completely. Wipe off the water and lay it out to dry on a flat surface in an airy spot which is also squeaky clean. Clean the visor separately, preferably with a fresh piece of clean cloth. Be careful to not leave any scratches that you don’t want to lay eyes on while you’re riding. The ‘washing and cleaning’ part will be a quick job, but drying – that’ll take its own time! Keep a spare helmet handy if you need to head out for a ride. Seasoned riders on Trails Of India are very forthcoming with advice, one rider advises wearing a clean bandana each time you ride, to ensure that you spend more time riding and less time doing things like fixing bikes or cleaning helmets.