How to make swim goggles/mask ANTI-FOG?

[harleysilo]

So the kids and I are constantly using swim masks/goggles. And constantly fighting them fogging up. We’ve been using

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/produ ... TERSPORTS-

But it doesn’t work, or more specifically must be constantly reapplied. I have NOT followed the instructions that recommend me using a toothbrush and gritty toothpaste to wash the insides of my mask prior to application.

Anyone have any suggestions for a better product or method? Anyone try Rain-X? I see there are anti-fog swim goggles, but I’m not buying expensive ones for the kids yet.

 

[harleysilo]

Okay after some more goggling i happen to have some food grade silicone spray, i wonder if that would work?

 

[woodyp]

Well...................back in the day, we just spit in them and rubbed it around. We didn't need no stinkin' spray!

 

[harleysilo]

Well...................back in the day, we just spit in them and rubbed it around. We didn't need no stinkin' spray!

Yup have tried that too! I wondering if we are having issues because the pool is 92 and the outside temp is consistently below 78? I would think that would help, but what do i know?

 

[Mr. Blue]

+1 for spit.

 

[BoDarville]

Spit is the old stand-by and it usually works pretty well and is always available where ever you are! You could also try a product specifically made for scuba masks and swim goggles such as this: http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/AQUJAS.html?&&. I have noticed that some anti-fog products are labeled for goggles (like safety goggles) but not for swim goggles.

 

[Isaac-1]

I was going to make the same suggestion as Bo

http://www.scubatoys.com/store/search_r ... &Submit=Go

The toothpaste instructions are for tempered glass scuba masks to remove the release agent used in the molding

 

[skeeter_ca]

Spit works great but if you take the mask off and get the inside wet you have to reapply it. I do believe all of the antifogging agents have to be reapplied if you get it wet again too.

skeeter

 

[SuzyAbbott]

We snorkel alot, you can buy a little bottle called "turtle tears" for like 3 bucks. works GREAT. the dive shop also uses baby oil. a drop inside and out, smear it around and buff it off. works good, but turtle tears I rate 5 stars!!

 

[Isaac-1]

The big down side to spit is chance of getting an eye infection