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Helmet Care

  • The best way to preserve your helmet is to protect it from little impacts and extreme temperatures. Store your helmet out of the sun in a tote or carrying bag that allows ventilation so it can dry between uses. Owing to evolving helmet standards, technologies, and the potential for unseen material deterioration, it is recommended that you replace your helmet at least every five years. Any Troxel helmets involved in an accident needs to be replaced immediately.

    Can I wash my helmet in the dishwasher?

    Believe it or not, there is a new trend among English riders to clean their ASTM-SEI safety helmets in their dishwashers. That’s right: pretty much any style not covered in velvet has been loaded into the same machine designed to clean dirty plates and silverware. Adherents to this practice claim that their helmets come out looking brand new and smelling as fresh as…well, clean dishes.

    Is your dishwasher a safe way to get rid of layers of arena dust and that offensive odor referred to as “smelly head?” The short answer is no. The heat of the water (between 130 and 170 degrees—almost the same as the heat inside the trunk of your car) and forces inside your dishwasher are too intense. While your helmet may look brand new when it comes out of the dishwasher, it may no longer protect your head in the event of a fall.

  • Helmet Cleaning tips

    • Soak the headliner in mild, soapy water, rinse and then air dry.
    • Allow the headliner to air dry completely after washing and between uses.
    • Do not use solvents or chemicals to clean any part of the helmet, as they can destroy protective coatings and compromise the structural integrity of the helmet.
    • Do not use lice, disinfectant or any other sprays as chemicals (even naturally occurring organic sprays) may cause damage to the helmet. Troxel's Odor Eliminator Spray is approved for use on Troxel helmets and has been thoroughly tested.
    • Use compressed air to clear helmet air vents and channels.
    • Methods for cleaning the outside of safety helmets depend on the exterior materials: Plastic schooling helmets can be wiped down with a soft towel and soapy water then air dried. You can restore luster and shine of glossy finish helmets by buffing with a soft clean cloth. Microfiber helmets can actually withstand the same mild soap and water treatment. Make sure you also wipe away the mild soapy water with a clean moist cloth to remove all soapy residue. Again, air-dry the helmet in the shade. For leather-covered helmets use a dark damp cloth. If needed, use leather cleaning products used for saddles and boots, keeping these products away from the helmet retention or any other parts of the helmet other then the leather.
    • To keep your helmet smelling fresh between uses, tuck a fabric softener sheet into your helmet bag.