How the hell do you clean your helmet??

[aardvark]

Found this:

Care of your Helmet
Do not paint it or attach decals to it unless you have the go-ahead from the manufacturers. The chemicals used in glues and paints can damage the helmet.

Look after your helmet like gold. Store it in a soft, protective helmet bag. Do not bang it, scratch it or drop it as it is designed to self-destruct on impact, thus protecting your head and neck. If you do, have it check out professionally.

Keep it away from strong chemicals. This means all those household cleaners under the kitchen sink. Cleaning it with plain toilet soap and warm water is always best.

Do not store it in direct sunlight. If the inner gets very wet during a thunder storm allow it to dry naturally.

Replace it every two to five years depending on its condition and the amount of riding you do.

The helmet inner can become smelly over a period of time. Some helmets have a system whereby the soft inner lining of the helmet can be removed for cleaning. This is a major advantage in a country like ours where it is so hot. One can also wear a type of head bandana made out of a thin cotton under you helmet (try a flee market for one). This can easily be washed thus keeping your inner, mould-free! When you do need to wash your helmet inner ordinary toilet soap and warm water does the trick. As helmets are all-weather items a little water cannot harm them so do not be shy with it when washing the inside. Then allow it to dry naturally.

[Stereo]

I remove the lining, then follow the instructions....

My last helmet didnt have a removable lining so I just put up with the smell for about 1 week, then bought a new helmet...

[Morden]

I've usually use Glen 20, Its what the riding school here at least used 9 years ago when I got my licance :p

But then I buy helmets that are genrally under $200, so they get replaced every couple of years, and usually only need cleaning once or twice in that time.

I'm due for a new Lid, boots and rain pants too come to think of it. Now just have to get the money togather.

[Stereo]

Ive had a few cheap lids... but they were all pretty crap... Ive now got a KBC Aero (still pretty cheap, but much better than the others Ive had) ... Nice helmet, good aerodynamics.... easy visor replacement (means I can easily swap between tinted and plain) and removeable inners, for cleaning... Well worth the $380 I paid for it...

[frozzie]

This is where you guys say thank you Frozzie.

I have the Sanitete in stock, it is the only thing that will keep you head and helmet clean!

Check this out: http://www.frozzie.com/frozzie/sa0.asp, the answer to all your problems. Hypoalergenic, 100% recyclable!

It won't remove the smell, but you will be puttting a clean helmet on your head, and if you use Sanitete from the first day, it will smell like new for a long time!

The Sanitete was my first exclusive product, I have been using it for the last 2 years, never washed the inside, smells like new, sweat a whole lot less and feel it much later than without. When it gets a bit damp from sweat, take it out to dry and replace it in the helmet, or replace with a new one! No more greasy hair I do around 24 K p/a.

Pity they don't make that kind of protection for the outer shell