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Any ideas re. cleaning inside a motorcycle helmet?

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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  • [Deleted User]
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    Try Stardrops as it seems to work with most things ,on a microfibre cloth of course
  • culpepper
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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.
  • seraphina
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    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.
  • System
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    You could try Batiste dry shampoo. You can buy it from Boots.
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  • hardpressed
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    Baby wipes, value ones of course, are good for cleaning without getting things too wet. Will get rid of grease.
  • PoshPaws_3
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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! :D
    :hello: I'm very well, considering the state I'm in. :hello:
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  • thriftlady_2
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    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:
  • Rikki
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    I still want to buy one.:D
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  • newleaf
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    Mr newleaf will never give his up, he rode a motorbike before he could drive a car!
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  • PoshPaws_3
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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 : 13lbs
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