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It's no news to most people that the inside of a helmet will get just a bit stinky after a time. If you don't have removable cheekpads/liner (and many don't) [http://www.homemadesimple.com/en_US/febreze/home.do Febreze] is recommended to take away some of the smell and make you civilized again. | It's no news to most people that the inside of a helmet will get just a bit stinky after a time. If you don't have removable cheekpads/liner (and many don't) [http://www.homemadesimple.com/en_US/febreze/home.do Febreze] is recommended to take away some of the smell and make you civilized again. | ||
Another suggestion is to take a shower with your helmet. Pick up your favorite shampoo (anti-bacterial is better), lather up the helmet, rinse and repeat. You won't be able to use the helmet for a few days to a week (depending on current humidity levels where you are), but the shampoo is designed to take away the stuff that's got the funk in your lid. | |||
For funk prevention, Dan Borgeson (link below) suggests putting wadded-up newspaper inside the helmet when it's sitting on the shelf between rides. (And no, the online NY Times won't work.) | For funk prevention, Dan Borgeson (link below) suggests putting wadded-up newspaper inside the helmet when it's sitting on the shelf between rides. (And no, the online NY Times won't work.) | ||