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The 4 Do’s and Don’ts of Helmet Care Treating your helmet right is important for its longevity and safety. Here are 4 tips for helmet care that will keep your helmet working at its best situation—and help you figure out when it’s time to buy a new one. Do store it properly : Helmets should be stored away from extreme heat. So please do store your helmet in a cool, dry place. High temperature Hard Hats Fiber resinforce resin safety helmet Don’t expose it to chemicals : The foam and the plastic shell on a helmet can be damaged by certain cleaners. Cleaning a helmet with harsh chemicals, such as ammonia or bleach, and even decorating it with paint, can potentially degrade the materials and possibly its performance. Do replace it after a crash : This is a helmet care must. Your helmet is designed to withstand a single impact only. So after you’ve been in a crash, buying a new helmet and trashing the old one is mandatory. Don’t accessorize it : Think twice before mounting an action camera or any other external component on your helmet. The strap and/or adhesive mounts could damage the helmet, especially if they’re installed less than perfectly.