How to Clean HJC Helmets

HJC Helmets is known for its innovative helmet designs and the high quality of its products. Since it is a prestige brand in the helmet market, HJC helmet owners should protect their investments by cleaning and caring for their helmets regularly. HJC Helmets warns, however, that their helmets should be cleaned using only these approved methods to ensure that their safety and structural integrity are not compromised.

Things You'll Need

  • Car cleaning and polishing products
  • Soft cloths
  • Water
  • Washing machine
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mild dish soap
  • Helmet Fresh spray
  • Can of compressed air
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clean all sections of the helmet's exterior that have a glossy finish using products designed for cleaning and polishing cars. This includes auto exterior detergents, waxes and spray-on polishes. When cleaning the helmet exterior this way, follow the directions printed on the packaging of the product you're using. Most of these products recommend the use of a soft cloth for application.

    • 2

      Clean any nonglossy exterior finish with a mild liquid dish soap, some warm water and a soft cloth. If there are any difficult spots, rub them vigorously with a damp, soft cloth, but do not use an abrasive scrub. Make sure all soap is completely rinsed away before drying the cleaned areas with a dry cloth.

    • 3

      Look inside the helmet and see if the lining is held in place with plastic snaps. If it is, you can pull it off the snaps and wash it with ordinary laundry detergent in a washing machine on the gentle cycle. After washing, you can either dry it on low heat in a tumble dryer or let it air dry. If the lining is not removable, spray it down with an antibacterial deodorizing spray designed for helmets; Helmet Fresh is one such product suggested on the HJC Helmets website.

    • 4

      Examine all of the exterior vents closely. If any of the vents look like they're clogged with dirt or debris, clear them out with a can of compressed air. Cans of compressed air are typically used for blowing dust out of the vents and cracks of computers, keyboards and other electronics, so they're easy to find at computer and office supply stores.

    • 5

      Clean the helmet shield using warm water and a soft cloth only. This is important because HJC helmet shields are coated with special solutions that reduce glare and guard against scratching and streaking. Using any type of detergent or abrasive on the shield can damage these coatings.

    • 6

      For tough stains, soak and buff the shield repeatedly instead of switching to more harsh products. Most HJC helmet models feature replaceable shields, so if yours gets too dirty, you can also order a replacement from the manufacturer.