Cleaning a snowboard helmet

Your snowboard helmet is probably the most important safety equipment you have. If you take care of him, he will take care of you. Generally, the lifespan of a snowboard helmet is three years, but if you wear the helmet frequently, it is best to change it once every three years. To ensure a long life for your helmet, you should keep it in the best possible condition and clean it regularly. While helmets are generally made from similar materials and can be cleaned in the same way, it is recommended that you use the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions for the specific helmet you have purchased.

Daily cleaning: It is not necessary to clean your snowboard helmet every day. However, during the winter season, when you snowboard regularly, it is recommended to clean the helmets every day, especially the visor. This is the main window of the helmet that guides your vision and should be clean and free of dirt, debris and any form of scratches. Cleaning your visor after snowboarding should be part of your post-riding ritual. Of course, it is easier to clean the dirt before it dries and settles on the visor. You can clean fresh dirt without rubbing the visor, thus minimizing the risk of scratches.

Weekly cleaning: Even if you are not a regular snowboarder, it is important to clean your helmet once a week. Modern helmets include multiple vents and intakes, which will work only when you keep them clean and open. Use an old toothbrush or cotton swab to clean the vents to make sure they are clean and free of any kind of obstruction.

Monthly cleaning: Other important parts of helmets, such as removable liners and cheek pads, need to be cleaned once a month. Remove them and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and washing them. Some of these items are machine washable and others must be hand washed and dried.

Cleaning every six months: Even if you follow the regular cleaning ritual, it is important that you give your helmet a thorough cleaning once every six months. Over the years, the helmet can cause the accumulation of sweat, skin, hair gel and even dandruff. You must remove it to avoid any kind of bad smell coming from your snowboard helmet. Its interior, including its padding, should be cleaned with a damp cloth. Let it dry naturally before using it again.