Motorcycle helmet maintenance

The outside

The shell of a helmet, made of polycarbonate, fiberglass or carbon, can be cleaned with warm water, mild soap, and a microfiber cloth. Absolutely avoid solvents, petrol, alcohol, and harsh household products, which can weaken the structure without it being visible. Do not stick stickers or paint that were not intended by the manufacturer. Dried insects can be softened with a damp cloth.

Further advice

Helmet maintenance also includes:

• Visor cleaner.
• Foams.

All maintenance information is gathered on the maintenance page.

The inside

The foams absorb sweat and sebum: they eventually start to smell and lose their comfort. On most recent helmets, they are removable: they can be hand washed in soapy warm water, or machine washed in a net at low temperature if allowed by the manufacturer, and then left to air dry. Deodorizing and antibacterial sprays extend freshness between washes.

Storage and lifespan

Store your helmet in its bag, away from sunlight and heat, and never place it on a mirror or saddle where it could fall. After any impact or fall, even without visible damage, the helmet must be replaced, as the inner polystyrene may have compressed. Manufacturers also recommend changing it after five to seven years, as materials age over time.

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Frequently asked questions

How to wash the inner foams of a motorcycle helmet?

If they are removable, wash them by hand in warm water with mild soap or shampoo, without scrubbing, and then let them air dry. Some can be machine washed in a net on a delicate cycle.

How to clean a non-removable helmet interior?

Use a specific cleaning foam, sprayed on the inside, and let it sit before wiping it off with a microfiber cloth. Then dry the helmet open, in the air, away from a heat source.

How to maintain a matte paint helmet?

Clean it with warm soapy water using a microfiber cloth, without polishing products or wax, which would leave shiny marks. Also, avoid scrubbing hard, so you don’t make the matte finish shiny in places.

What is the lifespan of a motorcycle helmet?

It is generally advised to replace it after five years of use, as the absorbent materials age with time and sweat. After a fall or impact, even without visible damage, it should be changed immediately.

How to eliminate bad smells from a helmet?

Air out the helmet after each ride, removing the foams if possible, and use a suitable antibacterial deodorizing spray. Wearing a thin balaclava under the helmet reduces sweating on the foams and spaces out the washes.