How do you clean a hockey helmet?
When cleaning a hockey helmet you should make sure you use a very mild soap and water. I would suggest a no tear shampoo and water mixture with a sponge. Just fully wash the helmet inside and out with the mixture and rinse well making sure you get all the soap off. Then fully dry the hockey helmet with a clean towel.
HAND WASHING
Fill your sink or tub with warm water, detergent, and vinegar, and allow the equipment to soak for 45 minutes to an hour. Using a soft cloth or sponge, wipe down every piece of gear while it's in the water. Rinse thoroughly. Remove the gear from the water and allow it to dry completely.
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Add laundry detergent to the water and agitate the water to mix it in. If the odors are bad, you can also add vinegar or baking soda to the water. Vinegar will be easier to rinse off. Place all washable parts of the gear into the water.
Air out your hockey equipment after use
To reduce this bacteria buildup, make sure to properly air out your hockey equipment after every use, allowing it to properly dry. The best way to do this is to hang each piece of equipment in a well ventilated room or in a room with a dehumidifier or fan.
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You can wash everything except helmets and skates in a warm-water load in your washing machine: chest protector, elbow pads, shin-guards, jock, pants, socks, neck-guard and even the gloves.
Wash your protective equipment once a month.
If your gear is particularly stinky, start by soaking it in the washer. You can do so with just water, or you can add a cup of white vinegar to the water to help kill the bacteria. Let it soak for fifteen minutes, then drain, add detergent, and begin a new washing cycle.
If your hockey equipment already smells though there is an easy way to clean it: Put it in the washing machine! Yes, it is that easy.
Washing. The simplest way to put an end to your smelly helmet is to wash it like it's your baby. Take some no-tear shampoo or any mild cleaning soap and mix it with a cup of water. Use this, along with a sponge, to fully wash the inside and outside of your helmet.
What do you spray on hockey equipment?
Clear Gear Spray keeps hockey gear odor and bacteria free. To help prevent odor and infections, use Clear Gear Spray after every hockey game and practice on the following: Helmets, chin straps, and cages.
Wash what you can, regularly.
Both front or top loading machines will do the trick. (make sure you leave enough room for equipment to move once it's in the machine. A washing machine overfilled will lead to tears in equipment.) Here is a list of the hockey equipment you CAN and CANNOT wash in the machine.
The cleaning aisle at your local Target, grocery store or hardware store can also be used to help battle the hockey smell. There are multiple deodorizer and antibacterial sprays on the market that work to reduce odor and bacteria. Items such as Clorox wipes, rubbing alcohol, Febreeze, and Lysol all work great.
- Remove gear from the sports bag after each use. ...
- Allow gear to dry as soon as possible after use. ...
- Spray down your gear as soon as possible with an odor eliminator spray like Febreze. ...
- Place a dehumidifier by the sports gear. ...
- Use the power of the sun.
To help prevent odors in the first place, spray a 50-50 solution of water and vinegar into the helmet after each use. Football pads, hockey pads, and sparring pads stink! The smell can get nasty. Deodorize them by placing the pads in a bucket of hot water, laundry detergent, and a cup of vinegar.
Washing. The simplest way to put an end to your smelly helmet is to wash it like it's your baby. Take some no-tear shampoo or any mild cleaning soap and mix it with a cup of water. Use this, along with a sponge, to fully wash the inside and outside of your helmet.
You can wash everything except helmets and skates in a warm-water load in your washing machine: chest protector, elbow pads, shin-guards, jock, pants, socks, neck-guard and even the gloves. Depending on the size of your washer and your kids' equipment, you may need to divide the gear into 2 or 3 loads.
- Remove straps. If possible, remove the straps from the helmet. ...
- Brush off salt. Clean any salt on the straps before getting them wet. ...
- Brush with soap and water. Run the straps under warm water. ...
- Clean crevices. ...
- Rinse. ...
- Dry. ...
- Reattach to helmet.
Use a microfiber or soft cloth with warm water and gentle, liquid dish soap to thoroughly clean the chin strap and helmet shell (inside and out), rinse and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel.