How to wash the Removable Inner-lining?
To correctly clean your motorcycle helmet, the focus should also be on the inner lining, both crown padding and cheek pads. The lining that comes into contact with your head is actually completely removable and washable, even in the washing machine. To have a perfect cleaning, you have to follow our instruction, step by step. First of all, carefully remove the liner and the cheek pads from the inner shell. If in doubt, check the instruction manual or the airoh.com website. At this point you have two options: hand washing or machine washing!
In the first case you can dampen a microfiber cloth with a solution of water and baking soda, and use it to wipe the dismantled parts several times to clean them thoroughly. For an even more effective cleaning, you may wish to also wipe the internal parts of the helmet in the areas that were previously covered by the inner-lining. It is important for the parts made of polystyrene not to come into direct contact with water since the material is waterproof but also breathable, and thus permeable to water vapor. Instead, if you opt for machine washing, remember to avoid aggressive products and only use mild detergents and do not exceed 30°. After carefully washing the inner-lining, drying it is just as important, following our guidelines.
Let’s start by saying what to avoid! Avoid any direct heat sources. So, no radiators, stoves, hairdryers, etc. Place the inner-lining in a ventilated and dry place and wait for it to be completely damp-free. This step is crucial, even if it’s often underestimated. Even when you wash everything perfectly, you risk creating the ideal environment for mold and unpleasant smells to develop, if you do not dry the various parts correctly.