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Any ideas re. cleaning inside a motorcycle helmet?
PoshPaws_3
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Hubby has given up his motorbike and wants to sell his crash helmet - but its a bit grim inside and needs a good clean. Its greasy from his hair and sweat (yuk!) and the inside panels don't remove - so its a damp cloth job, but what's best to use to remove some of the grease without soaking the padding - and what will have it smelling better at the end of it all?
:hello: I'm very well, considering the state I'm in. :hello:
Weight loss since 2 March 10 : 13lbs
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Try Stardrops as it seems to work with most things ,on a microfibre cloth of course0
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could try bicarbonate of soda rubbed in and then vacuumed off.
My OH uses a liner in his which you can remove and wash.0 -
I use a weak solution of baby shampoo and "foam" up the insides, using as little water as possible, Rinse well and leave to dry for as long as possible (usually a day or two) in the airing cupboard.
I would be wary of using a cleaner like Stardrops - I've no idea how harsh it is and you want to be very careful with the insides of a motorcyle helmet.0 -
You could try Batiste dry shampoo. You can buy it from Boots.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0
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Baby wipes, value ones of course, are good for cleaning without getting things too wet. Will get rid of grease.0
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Right, I shall mount an assault on the stinky crash helmet of doom, armed with shampoo (which I would never have thought of, but its so obvious!), microfibre cloths, baby wipes, bicarb and a vacuum cleaner.
I may be some time! :laugh:
Thanks everyone - great suggestions!
:hello: I'm very well, considering the state I'm in. :hello:Weight loss since 2 March 10 : 13lbs0 -
It is such a relief when they give up the motorbike isn't it?:rotfl:
Thing is my OH hasn't yet got rid of his kit.Could he be thinking about buying another one:eek:0 -
I still want to buy one.:D£2 Coins Savings Club 2012 is £4
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Mr newleaf will never give his up, he rode a motorbike before he could drive a car!Official DFW Nerd No 096 - Proud to have dealt with my debt!0
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I know what you mean, Thriftlady! I know my parents were mighty relieved when I gave up my bike and got a car - but then, if I could afford it, I'd love to have a bike as well. But then, on the other hand, I used to worry like mad every time DH went out on his bike. God forbid our DS ever gets the bug! LOL:hello: I'm very well, considering the state I'm in. :hello:Weight loss since 2 March 10 : 13lbs0
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