06 Nov 2025
How Often Should You Really Clean Your Motorcycle Helmet?
A 2020 study found Staphylococcus aureus on 22.7% of helmets tested. Here's the honest cleaning schedule, based ...
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The Bacteria Behind Helmet Odor (And How to Kill It)
A 2020 microbiology study found 392 bacterial isolates across 130 motorcycle helmets. Here's why washing the padding isn't enough, and what actually stops the smell.
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04 Sep 2025
How to Clean Your Motorcycle Helmet Without Damaging It
A 2020 study found 392 bacteria across 130 helmets. Here's how to clean yours without wrecking the EPS foam, lin...
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