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How to Keep Collectable Football Helmets Clean

Football cards, autographs, jerseys and helmets are among the many things die-hard football fans can collect and display to show their love for their team. Keeping a collectible helmet clean, especially one that has been signed by your favorite player, requires keeping it protected from the elements. This is best done by storing the football helmet in a specially designed display case.

Things You'll Need

Cloth rag or sponge
Mild, nonabrasive cleanser or liquid dish soap
Deodorizing spray
Display case
Plastic wrap (optional)

Instructions

- 1
  Dampen a cloth rag or sponge and wipe the outside of the helmet. Remove any dirt or grass that may have accumulated around the facemask bars.
- 2
  Use a mild, nonabrasive cleanser or liquid dish soap to clean any surface dirt that cannot be removed with water alone. Avoid any areas that are autographed. Dry the helmet thoroughly.
- 3
  Spray a disinfecting deodorizing spray inside the helmet to neutralize any bacteria or smells. Allow the helmet to air dry for at least 24 hours.
- 4
  Place the helmet in a specially designed acrylic or glass helmet display case. Wrap the helmet completely in plastic wrap if you do not have a display case.

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