How to use the Charles Owen Helmet Cleaner and Deodorizer

[@smartpak]

Hi @Juliette Manuele - We’re sorry to hear you had a bad fall! We’re so glad to hear you were wearing your helmet, and hopefully you were not injured. Since you did take a nasty fall with your helmet, we strongly suggest you get your helmet replaced. Charles Owen offers a helmet replacement program if you take a fall within 3 years of your helmet’s purchase date, and if your helmet is older than 5 years old, we would suggest getting a new one simply because they wear out and don’t fit as securely over time. So, while we feel replacing your helmet is the very best thing for you to do, if you still need to clean it you can allow the dirt or debris to dry, and gently brush it with a clean, stiff brush or a towel to get the worst of it off. Then, you can use a damp cloth to gently wipe the area clean. Have a great ride! - SmartPak Lyn

[@juliettemaya2809]

please help! I had a really bad fall and I got the top part of my Charles Owen dirty! I don't want to wipe it off with water because I'm afraid that it will get worse...

[@avah9353]

What should I do to clean my helmet on the outside?

[@smartpak]

+Ava Hill Hi Ava, Thanks for your question! Depending on the style of helmet you have, there are a couple different ways to clean the exterior. If you have a helmet with a smooth plastic shell, using a cloth dampened with water to wipe away dirt and dust is all you need! Be sure to stay away from using any solvents on your helmet that could break down any of the materials or glues. If your helmet has a velvet exterior, you can use a soft brush to brush the dirt and dust off of it, and I’ve even seen riders use the soft brush on a vacuum cleaner to pull dust out of the velvet! If you use your helmet on a daily basis and want to keep in in the best condition possible for the show ring, I would recommend using a helmet cover for schooling such as the Ovation Helmet Covers (pak.horse/1WJkyrZ). These come in really fun colors and designs, and will keep your exterior helmet cleaning to a minimum! Hope this helps! - SmartPaker Jessy