Table of contents
- Product test: helmet and visor cleaner / upholstery cleaner Full on it! Twelve cleaning agents in the product test
- Helmet and visor cleaner: Muc-Off Helmet & Visor Cleaner
- Polo helmet- & Visor cleaner
- Procycle helmet and visor cleaner
- S100 visor and helmet cleaner
- Yes! Classic dishwashing detergent
- Yes! Glass cleaner
- Sonax windshield clear
- (Helmet) upholstery cleaner: Polo helmet upholstery cleaner
- Procycle helmet pad cleaner
- S100 helmet pad cleaner
- Home remedies: Sonax upholstery foam cleaner
- Glix carpet- & Upholstery cleaner
- Other products
- Visor cleaning wipes
- There is also
- This is how MOTORRAD tests
- Final evaluation and conclusion
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Motorcyclists who tend to be impatient and lazy usually prefer the chemical helpers. With regard to his health, he does not have to be very afraid of them, because the ingredients examined by the Karcher chemical laboratory manager Frank Ritscher are largely harmless and in any case much more harmless than what a motorcyclist ingests through the airways alone during a tour.
Herder
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Helmet and visor cleaner during the material compatibility test: two minutes on the Pinlock inner visor.
Herder
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18 hours on toughened polycarbonate.
Herder
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Upholstery cleaner and material compatibility: 30 minutes each on helmet pads.
Herder
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The upholstery cleaners completely wetted the test fields and were incorporated according to the manufacturer’s specifications. After five minutes, five wiping movements produced this result.
Herder
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The whiteness measuring device can be used to objectively determine how bright a surface is. Here it is pieces of velor carpet that end up in the device after cleaning (and also soiling again).
Herder
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Upholstery cleaner and material compatibility: 30 minutes each on the EPS (“Styrofoam”) of the helmet inner shell – no problems at all.
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there is also: visor cleaning cloths. Nexo (Polo), RRP 0.75 euros / pc .: wet and dry cloth, each 20 x 14 cm; Cleaning on the surface good to very good, removal of punctual soiling inadequate.
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Procycle (Detlev Louis), RRP 0.75 Euro / pc .: wet cloth 25 x 25 cm, dry cloth 24 x 24 cm; Cleaning on the surface good to very good, removal of punctual soiling inadequate.
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S100 (Dr. Wack), RRP EUR 0.99 / item: wet cloth 29 x 21 cm, dry cloth 26 x 24 cm; Cleaning of the surface good to very good, removal of spot dirt very good.
Herder
11/28
One thing is clear: top row of reference dirt, bottom row of test result – only S100 managed to remove the thick stain.
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Out of competition: Motul Interior Clean: RRP EUR 8.70 for 250 ml (corresponds to EUR 3.48 / 100 ml); Unsatisfactory application (hardly visible due to lack of foam), moderate cleaning effect, good material compatibility – more disinfectant than cleaner.
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Motul helmet & Visor Clean: RRP EUR 9.80 for 250 ml (corresponds to EUR 3.92 / 100 ml); satisfactory application, absolutely convincing cleaning effect (remarkably good dissolving behavior), good material compatibility.
Herder
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Karcher laboratory manager Frank Ritscher with egg liqueur and test dust, which form an extremely nasty test dirt compound in the drying oven.
BILLION
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So the final rating turned out.
mps photo studio
16/28
What is good as a housewife tip for people who wear glasses, doesn’t have to be bad for thrifty motorcyclists. Dishwashing detergent is not really good on the go and in between, but those who are not afraid of the cumbersome use and the visor removal get a clear view for little money.
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Somewhat easier to use than the dishwashing detergent from the same company, but with a similarly mixed performance in terms of cleaning effect – but with a significantly higher, but not critical pH value if used not too often. Worth considering for absolute bargain hunters.
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A satisfactory, but not really convincing, achievement. Does not show outstanding properties in any area, but with a very high pH value it is actually in the area that is actually already subject to labeling (“corrosive”). In comparison to the direct competitor Procycle, the clear loser.
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Easy to use, mixed cleaning effect and a price that lies between the discount store cleaners and the motorcycle outfitter house brands. Uncritical pH value, but slight stress cracking in the long-term test. What is good for car windows does not necessarily have to be on visors.
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Dr. Wack with the helmet and visor cleaners doesn’t quite do it justice. No broken leg, because the bottom line is the same verdict as the test winner. The purchase tip shows that good quality can also cost significantly less.
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Only one point less than the test winner, but much cheaper – a clear case for the purchase tip. The Louis house brand, bottled by the well-known company WIGO in Bad Kreuznach, impresses with a very solid performance in all areas and is also in the uncritical range for pH.
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Best cleaning effect of all tested products, but the quality has its price – a very, very high price. The pH value is in the neutral range. The small bottle is ideal for on the go. Simple application. The bottom line is test winner, but you can’t get rid of the feeling of paying too much.
mps photo studio
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Costs as much as the Polo product – what an unbelievable coincidence. When it comes to cleaning performance, however, the Louis house brand offers significantly less in a direct comparison. No drama, because with a little more (time) commitment, the results are not far apart. Overall good, but only last.
mps photo studio
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Not an outstanding performance, but the bottom line is a decent performance. In the house brand competition with Louis this time, Polo is ahead, because the cleaning performance is significantly better. No abnormalities in the pH value or material compatibility, plus a fair price – so you can definitely buy it.
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It doesn’t always have to be a special helmet pad cleaner. Sonax shows that even a “normal” upholstery cleaner can deliver decent results and is only slightly behind the test winner in terms of cleaning performance. The price is not a special offer, but the product is definitely worth the money.
mps photo studio
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By far the cheapest product cleans almost as well as the best special agents, but has one major disadvantage: it is made for carpets and carpets, i.e. for vacuum cleaner use. It is not suitable for in-between cleaning, but definitely for large-scale cleaning.
mps photo studio
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Easiest application, best cleaning result, clear test victory. Go ahead, the Dr. Wack chemical professionals fully honor their promise of quality with the upholstery cleaners. The price is still okay with the Louis special size. The only small downer: the high tendency to re-soiling.
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Caramba visor and helmet cleaner: RRP 3.99 euros for 50 ml (corresponds to 7.98 euros / 100 ml); easy application, rather mixed cleaning effect, slight stress cracks on polycarbonate
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Product test: visor and upholstery cleaner for helmets
Product test: helmet and visor cleaner / upholstery cleaner
Full on it! Twelve cleaning agents in the product test
When kamikaze insects blow to attack, no visor will stay clean. And sooner or later there will also be things in the helmet that don’t belong there. For example dust, sweat and hair. Would you like more delicious details? Doesn’t have to be. Then rather the full truth about the chemical miracle cures with which the outside and inside of the helmet get fit again.
Klaus Herder
10/10/2013
Introductory words are perfect for taking the wind out of the sails of the relevant product test complainers. Hence two messages at this point. Firstly to Horst P. from H .: Yes, we have now the end of the season. And yes, it is also correct that visor cleaners are usually not needed again until the next early summer. Since the topic is very general “Helmet cleaning” and that includes the helmet interior, which is no longer so fresh at the end of the season, we are celebrating the topic as a whole – now. Admittedly, we could have done it the other way around. Then Rudi P. would have grumbled from M..
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The second message goes to Knut B. from K., who is guaranteed to miss his favorite product M. ) Accessories dealers, petrol stations as well as DIY and hypermarkets. What is not there, our readers will only be able to find with great effort. And if M. (or other products not represented here), with a bit of luck, are only available from a selected dealer in the far west of Western Pomerania, that is not our problem! Well, it had to be mentioned once! The lords of Caramba and Motul were clever enough to put samples of their products in the editorial office some time ago. These could not be obtained from the sources mentioned, but were allowed to take part out of competition.
In addition to the special cleaners that actually compete against each other, there are a few home remedies. As there are dishwashing detergents and glass cleaners for the helmet and visor cleaners. And (car) upholstery and carpet cleaners among the helmet upholstery cleaners. And without giving too much away: These mostly much cheaper products do not do badly if you ignore the user-friendliness.
But regardless of whether it is an expensive special product or a super cheap insider tip – one factor plays an all-important role in all (helmet) cleaning activities: time. If you have enough time and patience, you don’t need any special agents, at least when cleaning the visor, because almost everything that lands on the windshield can be removed with water, provided that it is left to act properly. And the helmet lining, which is now removable on many models, can be freshened up again with a mild soapy solution and a little physical effort.
The motorcycle traveler who tends to be impatient and lazy usually prefers the chemical helpers. With regard to his health, he does not have to be very afraid of them, because the ingredients examined by the Karcher chemical laboratory manager Frank Ritscher are largely harmless and in any case much more harmless than what a motorcyclist ingests through the airways alone during a tour.
It is gratifying that there is practically no reason to complain when it comes to material compatibility. Apart from two exceptions – Sonax windshield clear and the Caramba visor and helmet cleaner, which runs out of competition, caused slight stress cracks in the polycarbonate long-term test – there were no complaints whatsoever. Even very sensitive surfaces such as mirrored visors or Pinlock inner lenses withstand contact without damage. Provided, however, that no mechanical stress is added. So if a little cleaner gets where it doesn’t belong, it should be rinsed off with as much water as possible, not rubbed off.
The cleaning professionals from Karcher and MOTORRAD did not stop at just looking at the products in terms of cleaning performance. The test point also played a role in the upholstery cleaner “Re-soiling” a (rather small) role. The subject is by no means as important for helmet interiors as it is for carpets, for example, but it clearly shows a conflict of objectives in the development of cleaning agents. In order to clean well, plenty of washing-active substances (surfactants) are used. If they are not completely removed, however, they work like a magnet and magically attract dust. Which explains why freshly cleaned areas sometimes darken so quickly.
And this test showed another special design feature: Carpet cleaners are also great for cleaning, but they use many polymers (a kind of “plastic crumb”) to bind dirt. They form residues and have to be vacuumed – no problem on carpets, but a bit cumbersome in a helmet.
Helmet and visor cleaner: Muc-Off Helmet & Visor Cleaner
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Muc-Off Helmet & Visor Cleaner: Best cleaning effect of all tested products, but the quality has its price.
providers
Hein Gericke Germany GmbH,
40589 Dusseldorf,
Telephone 02 11/9 89 88 88,
www.hein-gericke.de
Retail price: 4.99 euros for 35 ml spray bottle (14.26 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 4.99 euros (Hein Gericke, Stuttgart)
pH value (measured): 5.3
Practical test: very easy to apply, poor wetting, very easy to pick up.
Application restriction: not on surfaces with anti-fog coating.
Cleaning effect: good performance in the rub test with surface contamination; good to very good performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; no finding in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours-
Conclusion
Best cleaning effect of all tested products, but the quality has its price – a very, very high price. The pH value is in the neutral range. The small bottle is ideal for on the go. Simple application. The bottom line is test winner, but you can’t get rid of the feeling of paying too much.
MOTORRAD verdict: good, MOTORRAD test winner
Polo helmet- & Visor cleaner
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Polo helmet- & Visor Cleaner: A satisfactory but not really convincing performance.
providers
Polo Motorrad und Sportswear GmbH,
41363 Juchen,
Telephone 0 21 65/8 44 03 00,
www.polo-motorrad.de
Retail price: 4.99 euros for a 250 ml spray bottle (2.00 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 4.99 euros (Polo, Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
pH value (measured): 11.7
Practical test: very easy application, satisfactory wetting, picking up a bit more complex. No application restriction.
Cleaning effect: good performance in the rub test with surface contamination; no visible performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; no finding in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours.
Conclusion
A satisfactory, but not really convincing, achievement. Does not show outstanding properties in any area, but with a very high pH value it is actually in the area that is actually already subject to labeling (“corrosive”). In comparison to the direct competitor Procycle, the clear loser.
MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory
Procycle helmet and visor cleaner
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Procycle helmet and visor cleaner: only one point less than the test winner, but much cheaper.
providers
Detlev Louis Motorradvertriebsges. mbH, 21027 Hamburg,
Telephone 0 40/73 41 93 60,
www.louis.de
Retail price: 4.99 euros for a 250 ml spray bottle (2.00 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 4.99 euros (Detlev Louis, Stuttgart)
pH value (measured): 8.4
Practical test: very easy to apply, poor wetting, very easy to pick up. Application restriction: not for mirrored visors with an anti-fog coating.
Cleaning effect: good performance in the rub test with surface contamination; satisfactory performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; no finding in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours.
Conclusion
Only one point less than the test winner, but much cheaper – a clear case for the purchase tip. The Louis house brand, bottled by the well-known company WIGO in Bad Kreuznach, impresses with a very solid performance in all areas and is also in the uncritical range for pH.
MOTORRAD verdict: good, MOTORCYCLE buyer’s tip
S100 visor and helmet cleaner
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S100 visor and helmet cleaner: Dr. Wack when it comes to helmet and visor cleaners doesn’t quite do it justice.
providers
Dr. O. K. Wack Chemie GmbH,
85053 Ingolstadt,
Telephone 08 41/63 50,
www.wackchem.com
Retail price: 8.99 euros for 100 ml spray bottle (8.99 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 8.99 euros (Detlev Louis, Stuttgart)
pH value (measured): 8.5
Practical test: very easy to apply, poor wetting, very easy to pick up. No application restriction.
Cleaning effect: satisfactory performance in the rub test with surface contamination; satisfactory performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; no finding in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours.
Conclusion
Dr. Wack with the helmet and visor cleaners doesn’t quite do it justice. No broken leg, because the bottom line is the same verdict as the test winner. The purchase tip shows that good quality can also cost significantly less.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Yes! Classic dishwashing detergent
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Yes! Classic dishwashing detergent: Dishwashing detergent is not really good on the go and in between.
providers
Rewe Markt GmbH,
50603 Cologne,
Telephone 02 21/14 90,
www.rewe.de
Retail price: EUR 0.89 for a 1000 ml bottle (EUR 0.09 / 100 ml)
Paid price: 0.89 euros (Toom, Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
pH value (measured): 5.3
Practical test: very cumbersome application, but then very good wetting, somewhat more complex absorption. No application restriction (for visor and helmet surfaces).
Cleaning effect: satisfactory performance in the rub test with surface contamination; no visible performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; no finding in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours.
Conclusion
What is good as a housewife tip for people who wear glasses, doesn’t have to be bad for thrifty motorcyclists. Dishwashing detergent is not really good on the go and in between, but those who are not afraid of the cumbersome use and the visor removal get a clear view for little money.
MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory
Yes! Glass cleaner
mps photo studio
Yes! Slightly easier to use than the dishwashing detergent from the same company, but with a similarly mixed performance in terms of cleaning effect
providers
Rewe Markt GmbH,
50603 Cologne,
Telephone 02 21/14 90,
www.rewe.de
Retail price: 0.99 euros for 1000 ml spray bottle (0.10 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 0.99 euros (Toom, Leinfelden-E.)
pH value (measured): 10.4
Practical test: laborious and sometimes uncontrolled application – spreads very widely, poor wetting, very time-consuming absorption, leaves slight streaks. No application restriction (for visor and helmet surfaces).
Cleaning effect: satisfactory performance in the rub test with surface contamination; no visible performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; no finding in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours
Conclusion
Somewhat easier to use than the dishwashing detergent from the same company, but with a similarly mixed performance in terms of cleaning effect – but with a significantly higher, but not critical pH value if used not too often. Worth considering for absolute bargain hunters.
MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory
Sonax windshield clear
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Sonax Scheibenklar: Easy to use, mixed cleaning effect and a price that is somewhere between the discounter cleaners and the private label motorcycle outfitters.
providers
Sonax GmbH, 86633 Neuburg / Donau,
Telephone 0 84 31/5 30,
www.sonax.com
Retail price: 7.99 euros for 500 ml spray bottle (1.60 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 7.99 euros (Obi, Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
pH value (measured): 8.3
Practical test: very easy to apply, good wetting, very easy to pick up. No application restriction.
Cleaning effect: satisfactory performance in the rub test with surface contamination; no visible performance in the rinse test with spot contamination.
Material compatibility: does not attack the mirrored visor, Pinlock inner visor and helmet shell; slight stress cracking in the polycarbonate long-term test over 18 hours.
Conclusion
Easy to use, mixed cleaning effect and a price that lies between the discount store cleaners and the motorcycle outfitter house brands. Uncritical pH value, but slight stress cracking in the long-term test. What is good for car windows does not necessarily have to be on visors.
MOTORRAD verdict: satisfactory
(Helmet) upholstery cleaner: Polo helmet upholstery cleaner
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Polo helmet pad cleaner: Not an outstanding, but the bottom line is a decent performance.
providers
Polo Motorrad und Sportswear GmbH,
41363 Juchen,
Telephone 0 21 65/8 44 03 00,
www.polo-motorrad.de
Retail price: 4.99 euros for a 300 ml spray can (1.66 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 4.99 euros (Polo, Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
pH value (measured): 10.2
Practical test: easy application, foams very strongly, very good wetting, foam smears a little, removal a little more time-consuming; no exposure time specification, sponge or cloth recommended.
Cleaning effect: Cleaning performance 18.3 percent, medium again soiling.
Material compatibility: does not attack the EPS shell, helmet padding and lining.
Conclusion
Not an outstanding performance, but the bottom line is a decent performance. This time it is in the private label competition with Louis polo at the front, because the cleaning performance is significantly better. No abnormalities in the pH value or material compatibility, plus a fair price – so you can definitely buy it.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Procycle helmet pad cleaner
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Procycle helmet pad cleaner: costs as much as the Polo product – what an unbelievable coincidence.
providers
Detlev Louis Motorradvertriebsges. mbH, 21027 Hamburg,
Telephone 0 40/73 41 93 60,
www.louis.de
Retail price: 4.99 euros for a 300 ml spray can (1.66 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 4.99 euros (Detlev Louis, Stuttgart)
pH value (measured): 10.6
Practical test: easy to apply, some liquid always escapes in front of the foam, foams less, not very foam-stable, very easy to remove; No exposure time specification, dry (microfiber) cloth recommended.
Cleaning effect: Cleaning performance 14.9 percent, medium again soiling.
Material compatibility: does not attack the EPS shell, helmet padding and lining.
Conclusion
Costs as much as the Polo product – what an unbelievable coincidence. When it comes to cleaning performance, however, the Louis house brand offers significantly less in a direct comparison. No drama, because with a little more (time) commitment, the results are not far apart. Overall good, but only last.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
S100 helmet pad cleaner
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S100 helmet pad cleaner: Easiest application, best cleaning result, clear test victory.
providers
Dr. O. K. Wack Chemie GmbH,
85053 Ingolstadt,
Telephone 08 41/63 50,
www.wackchem.com
Retail price: 10.99 euros for a 400 ml spray can (2.75 euros / 100 ml, special size for Detlev Louis)
Paid price: 10.99 euros (Detlev Louis, Stuttgart)
pH value (measured): 9.1
Practical test: very easy to apply, very strong foam, very good wetting, very economical use possible, very easy to remove. Exposure time specification: up to five minutes, damp sponge or damp terry cloth recommended.
Cleaning effect: Cleaning performance 23.6 percent, very heavy re-soiling.
Material compatibility: does not attack the EPS shell, helmet padding and lining.
Conclusion
Easiest application, best cleaning result, clear test victory. Go ahead, the Dr. Wack chemical professionals fully honor their promise of quality with the upholstery cleaners. The price is still okay with the Louis special size. The only small downer: the high tendency to re-soiling.
MOTORRAD verdict: very good, MOTORRAD test winner
Home remedies: Sonax upholstery foam cleaner
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Sonax upholstery foam cleaner: It doesn’t always have to be a special helmet pad cleaner.
providers
Sonax GmbH, 86633 Neuburg / Donau,
Telephone 0 84 31/5 30,
www.sonax.com
Retail price: 7.99 euros for a 400 ml spray can (2.00 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 7.99 euros (Obi, Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
pH value (measured): 9.9
Practical test: easy to apply, very voluminous foam, disintegrates very well when rubbed, easy to remove. Specified exposure time: three to five minutes, damp sponge recommended.
Cleaning effect: Cleaning performance 23.1 percent, re-soiling medium.
Material compatibility: does not attack the EPS shell, helmet padding and lining.
Conclusion
It doesn’t always have to be a special helmet pad cleaner. Sonax shows that even a “normal” upholstery cleaner can deliver decent results and is only slightly behind the test winner in terms of cleaning performance. The price is not a special offer, but the product is definitely worth the money.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Glix carpet- & Upholstery cleaner
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Glix carpet- & Upholstery cleaner: By far the cheapest product cleans almost as well as the best special agents, but it has one major disadvantage.
providers
Dalli-Werke, 52220 Stolberg,
Telephone 0 24 02/89 03,
www.mydalli.de
Retail price: 2.49 euros for a 600 ml spray can (0.42 euros / 100 ml)
Paid price: 1.99 euros (Toom, Leinfelden-Echterdingen)
pH value (measured): 8.8
Practical test: Applying is somewhat more complex, foams extremely strong and somewhat uncontrolled, removal relatively complex and only with the use of a vacuum cleaner. Specified exposure time: about two hours, damp brush or damp sponge recommended.
Cleaning effect: Cleaning performance 22.3 percent, re-soiling relatively low.
Material compatibility: does not attack the EPS shell, helmet padding and lining.
Conclusion
By far the cheapest product cleans almost as well as the best special agents, but has one major disadvantage: it is made for carpets and carpets, i.e. for vacuum cleaner use. It is not suitable for in-between cleaning, but definitely for large-scale cleaning.
MOTORRAD verdict: good
Other products
Herder
One thing is clear: top row of reference dirt, bottom row of test result – only S100 managed to remove the thick stain
Visor cleaning wipes
Nexo (Polo)
VP 0.75 Euro / pc .: wet and dry cloth, each 20 x 14 cm; Cleaning on the surface good to very good, removal of punctual soiling inadequate.
S100 (Dr. Wack)
RRP EUR 0.99 / item: wet towel 29 x 21 cm, dry towel 26 x 24 cm; Cleaning on the surface good to very good, removal of spot dirt very good, MOTORRAD test winner.
Procycle (Detlev Louis)
RRP 0.75 Euro / pc .: wet cloth 25 x 25 cm, dry cloth 24 x 24 cm; Cleaning on the surface good to very good, removal of punctual soiling inadequate.
There is also
Caramba visor and helmet cleaner
RRP 3.99 euros for 50 ml (corresponds to 7.98 euros / 100 ml); easy application, rather mixed cleaning effect, slight stress cracks on polycarbonate.
Motul helmet & Visor Clean
RRP EUR 9.80 for 250 ml (corresponds to EUR 3.92 / 100 ml); satisfactory application, absolutely convincing cleaning effect (remarkably good dissolving behavior), good material compatibility.
Motul Interior Clean
RRP EUR 8.70 for 250 ml (corresponds to EUR 3.48 / 100 ml); Unsatisfactory application (hardly visible due to lack of foam), moderate cleaning effect, good material compatibility – more disinfectant than cleaner.
This is how MOTORRAD tests
Herder
The upholstery cleaners completely wetted the test fields and were incorporated according to the manufacturer’s specifications. After five minutes, five wiping movements produced this result.
MOTORRAD bought all of the test samples in September 2013 from motorcycle accessories stores as well as from hardware stores and hypermarkets in the greater Stuttgart area. The tests were carried out in the research and development laboratory of Alfred Karcher GmbH & Co. KG in Winnenden, with the experts for removing nasty dirt. The helmet and visor cleaners were tested on an HJC helmet (TR-1), on Nolan mirror visors, on Pinlock inner visors and pre-tensioned polycarbonate strips. The HJC IS-16 and pieces of velor carpets were used for the upholstery cleaners. Reproducible test dirt took care of the dirt. The cleaning performance was recorded using a whiteness measuring device. During the application test, Karcher laboratory manager Frank Ritscher (frequent motorcycle rider: BMW R 1200 GS) and the MOTORRAD editor worked hand in hand.
Final evaluation and conclusion
BILLION
So the final rating turned out.
In principle, clean all tested products – at some point. However, there are big differences in the application and the price-performance ratio. The two points are directly related: If you want it to be quick and easy, you pay more accordingly. If you have the time and patience, you can also achieve satisfactory to good results with the “home remedies” from the supermarket. You don’t have to worry about material compatibility with almost any product. At least after the exposure times selected in the MOTORRAD test, there were no complaints with one exception (Sonax windshield clear on polycarbonate). The bottom line is that the helmet and visor cleaners have an (expensive) surprise test winner and a clear purchase tip. The top dog won the helmet pad cleaners.
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