This alcohol- obviously a different kind, is by far, worth it's weight in gold!
The only way to clean B's helmet is with rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is not such a great smell it's self but it dries out the moisture, killing some of the bacteria and getting rid of about 1% of the stink. After only 2 weeks the thing smells like a foot. Okay, more like a hockey bag- I've been told. It's no offense to B, I mean he has to wear the thing 23/7 and he's a sweaty guy. B's PT plays hockey and mentioned that his wife sprays his equipment with a mint scented rubbing alcohol and it seemed to help a little. I found it at CVS last night. It is a major score. Now instead of a foot... the helmet smells like a foot dipped in mouthwash. Laugh if you will but it's a major improvement, yay!!!
Hi! I stumbled upon your blog-our 8 month old son is getting a helmet, and I am loving your walk-through of what it's like. So thankful to read what another mom's experience has been like and SO thankful for the minty rubbing alcohol spray tip up front! :)
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