What is the best way to clean my football helmet and football shoulder pads?Updated a month ago

Cleaning and Sanitizing Football Equipment

Football Helmets

To help protect the helmet shell, liner, and warranty coverage, avoid using commercial cleaners, polishes, or harsh chemicals unless they are specifically approved for helmet care.

Cleaning Instructions

• Clean the helmet with regular non-citrus dish soap and water.
• Use a sponge or toothbrush to clean small areas, vents, and other hard-to-reach spaces.
• Do not submerge the helmet in water.
• Rinse carefully after cleaning.
• Allow the helmet to dry completely before use or storage.

Sanitizing Instructions

• Sanitize using Diamond Seal Ultra Blitz applied with an electrostatic sprayer set to fine mode, or a traditional spray bottle set to mist mode.
• Apply in a well-ventilated area while wearing proper respiratory protection.
• Spray the helmet inside and out.
• Do not wipe off after application.
• Ultra Blitz’s active ingredient remains effective for up to twenty-eight (28) days.
• Other sanitizing systems, such as ozone systems, may also be used.

Storage Note: Avoid warm, dark, or moist storage areas. Store helmets in a well-ventilated, conditioned space.

Shoulder Pads

Shoulder pads should be cleaned and dried regularly to help maintain the product and reduce odor or buildup.

Cleaning Instructions

• Wipe the shoulder pads with disinfectant wipes or regular dish soap and water.
• Wipe with a clean, damp cloth after cleaning.
• Clean the inside cushion, outside cushion, plastic arches, and hard-to-reach areas.
• Allow the pads to dry completely before use or storage.

Sanitizing Instructions

• Sanitize using Diamond Seal Ultra Blitz applied with an electrostatic sprayer set to fine mode, or a traditional spray bottle set to mist mode.
• Apply in a well-ventilated area while wearing proper respiratory protection.
• Spray the pads inside and out, including under the epaulets.
• Do not wipe off after application.
• Ultra Blitz’s active ingredient remains effective for up to twenty-eight (28) days.
• Other sanitizing systems, such as ozone systems, may also be used.
• The EPA provides a comprehensive list of disinfectants that may be used for sanitization guidance.

Storage Note: Avoid warm, dark, or moist storage areas, as they may promote bacterial growth. Store shoulder pads and other gear in a well-ventilated, conditioned space.