Is it OK to put your helmet in the dishwasher?

[Smurfy]

No. It might be too hot, so the collapse properties of the polystyrene could be modified.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

You could put the helmet in the dishwasher, but risk compensation may cause the plate under it to become more scratched...

 

[raleighnut]

Best place for it.

 

[Doyleyburger]

What's wrong with the washing machine then ?
Every couple weeks i shove my helmet in a pillowcase and chuck it in with the clothes on a cool wash. Been doing it about 6 months now.

 

[Joffey]

Can't remember which rider it was (a Cannondale one anyway) tweeted a pic of him washing his POC helmet it the dishwasher so it is officially a pro tip! You are winning!!

 

[Broadside]

Put it in a bucket with a couple of tabs of Ariel Bio, stick a brick on top of it to keep it submerged for a day, and rinse it under a cold shower.
Fragrance will return.

^ This, or use a Milton tablet in the bucket to kill the smelly bacteria. This works great for cycling shoes that have got a bit whiffy too.

 

[Levo-Lon]

If you must...i used this on MC helmets..its ok for bike helmets ..

http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do?method=view&n=3336&p=1022680&d=124&c=4&l=2&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Lubricants & Cleaning&gclid=CKTbvqLR08oCFYoBwwodhXUKOQ

 

[alicat]

Could you take off the straps and padding, then wash them in the washing machine (eg in a small mesh bag or pillowcase) and see if that does the trick?

 

[Bobby Mhor]

Put the useless ineffective ugly POS in the bin instead.

@Brandane You won't fit in my bin...the wheely maybe

 

[biggs682]

One word....why?

2nd word NO

 

[Fnaar]

(non-pun-based post)
I only wear a helmet for sportives anyway, so it doesn't get smelly given I only do about 2 a year.

 

[ufkacbln]

yeah, don't do that. The mystical protection/science protection won't work if the integrity of straps is compromised. Dishwashers aren't designed to respect fabrics.

But it will still make the magistrate say "(s)he was wearing a helmut.

This is a Helmut

He should discourage dodgy drivers

 

[Tin Pot]

What on earth were you doing with it to make it so dirty in the first place?

On the other hand, dont tell us.

 

[Drago]

You might want to reword the title of this thread. See, being the filthy minded individual I am I immediately popped my end in our dishwasher...

I can confirm it's something you should not try!

 

[PeteXXX]

You might want to reword the title of this thread. See, being the filthy minded individual I am I immediately popped my end in our dishwasher...

I can confirm it's something you should not try!

Probably alright until you slam the door!