To prolong the longevity of your helmet, it is important to store it safely when it is not in use. Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to store it properly:

1. 1. Place the helmet in a padded helmet bag, or a helmet hook on the wall. If you do not have dedicated helmet hooks or a shelf in your garage to place your riding accessories, you can also use the carton that came with the helmet. 
    
   2. Make sure to store the helmet in shade & away from moisture or excessive heat. 

Cleaning the helmet at least once every 3-4 months prevents the deposition of dirt and grime, as well as prevents malodour. Here is how to clean the helmet both inside and out.

Steps for internal cleaning (optional):

• Please check the helmet specifications to see whether the inner paddings and linings are detachable. If the inner parts are not detachable, do not apply force. You can start with the steps for external cleaning.
• Gently remove the inner padding and lining from within the helmet and soak in warm water for 20-30 minutes. Do not use any detergent, or chemical solution in the water to prevent it from absorbing any strong odour.
• Gently wash off the paddings and liners with a rolling motion of the wrists. Avoid applying too much pressure to prevent damage.
• Dry in shade.

Steps for external cleaning:

• Use a damp cotton cloth to wash off the grime without applying too much pressure to prevent scratches.
• Allow the helmet to dry off naturally. Do not place the helmet directly under the sun or dry using a hot air blower or hair dryer to prevent any damage to the plastic parts.
• Once dry, use a soft cotton or microfiber cloth to wipe off any water stain from the surface. 

EPS stands for expanded polystyrene, which is a crushable foam also known as Styrofoam or commonly called thermocol. It is used as a helmet inner lining with the outer shell (made of ABS, fibre-glass or carbon fiber) and is normally covered with a layer of fabric lining and padding. EPS is very light in weight and responsible for absorbing the impact. It is what protects you in the event of a crash or impact on the helmet.

Though helmets do not have certain expiry date, it is advised to change your helmet every 3-5 years, depending on your usage, maintenance and wear and tear of the helmet. Some parts of the helmet will have a gradual decay due to usage, passing time and weather influences.

• If the helmet incurred any impact at any speed, even though the helmet looks undamaged from the outside, helmets are designed to distribute the force of an impact only 1 time. After any impact it is advised to get the helmet checked and replace.
• If you have deep scratches on the decals; streaks that do not disappear with cleaning or rubbing.
• If you have unglued air vents or damaged clips, frayed and worn straps, etc.