Sweat on Rift S Halo

KatherynnTV · May 2019

Pretty sure this must’ve been brought up somewhere but I’m wondering what the solution is for keeping the halo padding clean without investing in some sort of steam vacuum thing that may or may not actually work - besides, investing in that just to maintain your device is silly.

I like to work out in VR but how the hell am I supposed to keep the device clean when it’s practically a sweat sponge, that’s just gross. Surely Oculus thought this through when VR in its very nature is pretty active entertainment?

tl;dr : How do I keep the halo padding clean!?

RuneSR2 · May 2019

KatherynnTV said:

Pretty sure this must’ve been brought up somewhere but I’m wondering what the solution is for keeping the halo padding clean without investing in some sort of steam vacuum thing that may or may not actually work - besides, investing in that just to maintain your device is silly.

I like to work out in VR but how the hell am I supposed to keep the device clean when it’s practically a sweat sponge, that’s just gross. Surely Oculus thought this through when VR in its very nature is pretty active entertainment?

tl;dr : How do I keep the halo padding clean!?

But have you tried intensive games like BoxVR using the Rift-S? If yes, did you get extremely sweaty and needed to clean it?

Normally it's described in the manual how to clean the device.

Shadowmask72 · May 2019

I have this question too. Just sweated buckets playing table tennis and that face foam was let's just say moister than a group of women alone on a desert island with Chris Hemsworth. How on earth am I to even think about sharing this with others. I might be able to live with my sweat but the thought of someone elses...YUK. unless it's Chris Hemsworth's (no I am not gay or Bi or trans etc.).

I know you can remove the entire face foam and I even read you can wash this. What? Bung it into the washing machine on a low temp? Or gently hand-wash it in the sink with a touch of anti-bacterial washing-up liquid? Then how does one dry the thing afterwards? Mildew smell would be awful.

Alternative is to buy those sharing face covers from VR Cover but that would work out pretty expensive over time.

RuneSR2 · May 2019

"that face foam was let's just say moister than a group of women alone on a desert island with Chris Hemsworth. "

Awesome description, really made my day, lol

Maybe Rift-S is like your toothbrush - the idea of "sharing and caring" is so overrated

KatherynnTV · May 2019

LOL. I enjoyed that description too. The face foam can just be replaced.. surely. But I'm on about the halo mostly, it doesn't look like it detaches.. maybe it does? If that's the case, just take it off, soak it and reapply it but I'm seeing no info on whether this is the case. I've watched the maintenance video thing, nothing. Just a few cute little tips about using a gentle wipe on the casing and a cloth on the lenses which is n o t h e l p i n g. Oh well. Response from the Oculus please?

RuneSR2 · May 2019

I'd be surprised if you got a response from Oculus. We have been discussing the headband long before Rift-S was released, and it's always been my suspicion that the headband isn't what you want to wear when performing physical exercises in VR - it makes it way too hard for your skin to breathe:

Image result for oculus rift-s

But nice to have my suspicions verified. Compare the above with the original Rift (which of course also got hot, but probably way less than the big headband):

Image result for oculus rift

Piped audio and the headband may indeed be my main problems with the Rift-S (Lenovo) design, even though the headband may feel comfy during less intense gaming.

Shadowmask72 · May 2019

Drying solution right here. A perfect fit and close to the open window getting a nice breeze on it. Apologies op this doesn't help with the Halo.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6024342/uploads/editor/93/jndoqqvvsnvo.jpg

RuneSR2 · May 2019

Shadowmask72 said:

Drying solution right here. A perfect fit and close to the open window getting a nice breeze on it. Apologies op this doesn't help with the Halo.

+ maybe removing the gasket and microwave the bacteria colonies when the odor's getting too stale or musty

On a more serious note, I wonder if the gasket can be gently washed. Gasket can be replaced, being too hot in BoxVR may be more difficult to fix in hot summers - maybe some aircon or an open window can fix that

snowdog · May 2019

I'm surprised that Oculus didn't cover the headband and facial interface with pleather or something tbh.

Soulstoner · May 2019

Wonder this myself. Seems like a massive oversight.

Shadowmask72 · May 2019

Lol that image actually looks like a bit of modern art. Maybe I should place it on a white and cubed plinth, shine a light from above and then submit that for the 2019 Turner prize. Title it "just drying to try VR".

abyx01 · May 2019

Good thing is that halo foam IS detachable. Just tried it on my rift s. So there is a chance we'll get leather version of it from vrcover.

TomCgcmfc · May 2019

abyx01 said:

Good thing is that halo foam IS detachable. Just tried it on my rift s. So there is a chance we'll get leather version of it from vrcover.

I thought those halo pads were glued on?

bi7je · June 2019

Mine looks pretty glued. It doest seem to come of and i dont want to tear it or something.

How did you manage to get it off?

talon1320 · June 2019

Im using thin sweatbands off amazon. 2 for ~ $6. They also seem less itchy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MHMXT2T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hicks613 · June 2019

There seems to be some options, but personally I'm still waiting on VRCover.

https://vrcover.com/oculus-rift-s/

MAC_MAN86 · June 2019

Support replied to use Anti-Bacterial Wipes, not Alcohol Wipes.

Mnemonic · August 2019

abyx01 said:

Good thing is that halo foam IS detachable. Just tried it on my rift s. So there is a chance we'll get leather version of it from vrcover.

How do you detach foam from halo?

ex0-tekk · August 2019

I stand inside of my VR space with a 20" box fan just outside of the boundary sitting on the floor aimed at me tilted upwards, not only does it help cut down on motion sickness but does a good job keeping me cool, sometimes i wear a baseball cap backwards under the halo if I am playing a physically intense game, if i sweat a little bit it doesn't soak into the foam much, seems to work and still remains comfortable, i also often play VR barefoot, tends to cut down on sweating quite a bit for me not wearing socks / shoes. (I played this way with the CV1 aswell.)

ElusiveMarlin · August 2019

I find that I sweat a lot more when I'm clothed and playing in VR, so often play in just my boxer shorts!!

Might look odd to a passing onlooker outside my house, but I never see them, so it doesn't bother me :-)

Wildt · August 2019

ElusiveMarlin said:

I find that I sweat a lot more when I'm clothed and playing in VR, so often play in just my boxer shorts!!

So do I, and it's worked fine until a couple of days ago, when I lost something. You see, I just got this PSVR and noone had prepared me for what happens when you press the "calibrate tracking" button... *BAM* a high contrast video feed from the tracking camera gets blasted into your eyes.

I lost my pride and dignity right then and there!

...doesn't help holding something that looks like a balloon animal with a red glowing nose (aim controller).

SkScotchegg · August 2019

If you have a wife you can ask her to clean it?

Job done?

mfalx · September 2019

can confirm rift s halo foam clips off front and rear. pinch the foam until you see the plastic edge rising then pry it open. similar to face plate connectors. They do seem delicate so go easy.

RuneSR2 · September 2019

SkScotchegg said:

If you have a wife you can ask her to clean it?

Job done?

So persons who don't have a wife should get one in order to get it clean?

Job done!

Seven_Shooter · February 2020

KatherynnTV said:

Pretty sure this must’ve been brought up somewhere but I’m wondering what the solution is for keeping the halo padding clean without investing in some sort of steam vacuum thing that may or may not actually work - besides, investing in that just to maintain your device is silly.

I like to work out in VR but how the hell am I supposed to keep the device clean when it’s practically a sweat sponge, that’s just gross. Surely Oculus thought this through when VR in its very nature is pretty active entertainment?

tl;dr : How do I keep the halo padding clean!?

Remove it, and clean.

Seven_Shooter · February 2020

bi7je said:

Mine looks pretty glued. It doest seem to come of and i dont want to tear it or something.

How did you manage to get it off?

It comes off bro.

Umpa_PC · February 2020

KatherynnTV said:

Pretty sure this must’ve been brought up somewhere but I’m wondering what the solution is for keeping the halo padding clean without investing in some sort of steam vacuum thing that may or may not actually work - besides, investing in that just to maintain your device is silly.

I like to work out in VR but how the hell am I supposed to keep the device clean when it’s practically a sweat sponge, that’s just gross. Surely Oculus thought this through when VR in its very nature is pretty active entertainment?

tl;dr : How do I keep the halo padding clean!?

I have not bothered to read all the comments, but a practical solution is a head sweat band, or like we do put a tea towel on your head. You will look like an Arab but hey it works.

DaftnDirect · February 2020

AMVR make polyurethane replacement Halo and face pads but I haven't used them so can't vouch for their comfort or quality, perhaps someone else on the forum can give a review.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6024342/uploads/editor/v0/xgiay4gnlx9y.jpg

There may be other manufacturers out there too but I've really just seen covers for the facial pad from the likes of VR Covers.

Alternatively, remove the pads when they need cleaning, they're detachable but just be gentle so not to break any clips. They should then be easily cleaned by hand, probably best not to use anything too strong, alcohol based is probably not a good idea either... maybe just anti-bacterial wipes.

FlyinDrano · February 2020

I bought the AMVR set. I've had it about a month now. I didn't care for the face plate that came with it and decided to stick with the original one that I'd already modified to accept velcro pleather pads. The halo pads? Oh yeah they're much more comfortable and easy to clean. Kinda makes you wonder why it doesn't come that way to begin with?

DaftnDirect · February 2020

Actually I meant to post this in the more recently created thread asking about keeping the pads clean but put it here by mistake after checking previous posts!
Thanks for the comment on the AMVR replacements though @FlyinDrano , I'll leave a reference in the other thread too.

Mizzu52 · March 2020

FlyinDrano said:

I bought the AMVR set. I've had it about a month now. I didn't care for the face plate that came with it and decided to stick with the original one that I'd already modified to accept velcro pleather pads. The halo pads? Oh yeah they're much more comfortable and easy to clean. Kinda makes you wonder why it doesn't come that way to begin with?

Could you provide a link where I can buy it? Can't find it anywhere.

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