06 Jan 2025
Five quick & easy tips to help you take care of your bicycle helmet for longer and safe use.
Take care of your helmet, as it takes care of you. When you’re not wearing your helmet be mindful about the way you carry, handle and lay down your helmet. Rough handling, such as dropping, throwing, or swinging your helmet can damage the materials needed to protect you optimally.
When travelling the helmet can be stored in a helmet bag (these are often delivered with the helmet) to minimize small impacts. Avoid hanging your helmet on handlebars or elsewhere where it may be prone to falling.
A bike helmet can get dirty, it’s recommended to clean it regularly. Not only will this give you a fresh clean look, but it ensures optimal performance of your helmet.
What do you need?
° A non-abrasive, microfiber cloth
° Mild soap or soft detergent
° Lukewarm water
Remove the padding from inside the helmet. If they look a bit worse for wear, consider replacing them instead of washing. To wash your helmet padding you can opt for handwash (recommended) or machine wash.
° Handwash: Gently massage the pads in the solution of lukewarm water and mild soap. Afterwards rinse out the soap and let them air dry out of direct sunlight.
° Machine wash: Don’t want to get your hands wet? You can wash pads in the washing machine on a gentle program. However, do NOT put them in the dryer.
After cleaning the padding, gently wipe down the helmet shell with the damp microfiber cloth. Be careful not to use too much water as a soaked helmet is not the desired outcome. Don’t use toxic products, such as bleach, that could degrade the materials.
Let the helmet air dry after washing and re-add the clean pads.
Some like it hot, but your helmet doesn’t. Store your helmet in a cool and dry location out of direct sunlight. Avoid high heat, such as inside a car on a hot day. Extreme hot temperatures can further expand the EPS material used in your helmet and damage the liner.
Are you debating replacing your helmet just because of the unpleasant smell due to built-up bacteria? Consider investing in refreshment sprays first. Spray it inside the helmet and it will be refreshed in no time, with the ability to use the helmet immediately.
5. Replace after crash
Helmets are designed to endure one large impact. Once that impact occurs, the helmet has done its job, and you can consider it retired. It may look fine, but the structural integrity can be compromised. Replace it and do not use it again.
Be sure to regularly explore damage to your helmet even when no crash has taken place. Read the story “When to replace your helmet” for a quick checklist.
TIP. Does your helmet feature the Lazer Ecoloc? You can disassemble the helmet and recycle according to your country’s guidelines.
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