Best Mask defogger??

SuefromMA · Post by **SuefromMA** » Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:29 pm

Hi, all!

Looking for recommendations to keep snorkel masks from fogging up. I seem to have pretty good luck with the old toothpaste routine. But, my husband - not so much. We will be heading to Virgin Gorda first, then St. John last.

So, either need suggestions for products sold on Virgin Gorda or online. We have an "old" bottle of TR-17 Instructor's Choice, but, for the life of me, I am not sure if we used that last year or not.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Thank you!
Sue (& Jim)

luvinsun · Post by **luvinsun** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:11 am

we have used every kind of defogger out there, and spent a lot of money on them all... but last trip we were totally convinced that toothpaste is the best. Plain old white paste.....

Captain John · Post by **Captain John** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:07 am

I use Baby Shampoo for my guests on my boat. Never a foggy day.

JJShaw · Post by **JJShaw** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:27 am

Another vote for diluted baby shampoo...I bought a small spray bottle and put part water part baby shampoo...works like a charm..

Caw954s · Post by **Caw954s** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:20 am

Huh, toothpaste and baby shampoo? We just spit in our masks and none of us had any fogging. Plus, you always have your spit with you

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:23 am

If it is a new mask you need to clean first to remove the factory "seal" - use good old non abrasive white toothpaste. Once removed 50% Baby Shampoo with 50% water sprayed inside and out, smear around and then one swish in the ocean

Ys you can spit but who wants too

Pia

Coconuts · Post by **Coconuts** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:12 am

If you have the right container for it on hand, the dilute shampoo or dish-washing solution works fine, but Low Key also sells a very effective defogger in a convenient small plastic pop-top dispense bottle that fits in swim trunk pockets. Two drops, smear it around, a light ocean rinse, and you're good to go.

All the best,

Kevin

jmq · Post by **jmq** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:03 am

If you are prone to fogging, you may need to be more actively conscious of NOT breathing through the nose. Focus on that a few times to train yourself better and it will also help.

jimg20 · Post by **jimg20** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:07 am

On the dive boat, Low Key uses ordinary dish soap. You put a finger over the opening and tip the bottle over. Take that little spot of soap and spread it over the lens, then you rinse it in the bucket of water. NEVER squirt the soap into the mask! You will get too much and it will get in your eyes. This is particularly bad when diving. Spit also works.

JIM

chicagoans · Post by **chicagoans** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:20 am

I like Sea Gold, but diluted baby shampoo would be much cheaper. (It's also gentler on the eyes than dish soap.)

trptman · Post by **trptman** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:02 am

Pia is right - the key is a clean mask. Before your trip, clean the inside glass and silicone thoroughly with Soft Scrub (ideal) or white tooth paste. Make sure the glass is squeaky clean. For diving or snorkeling, I use 50/50 JJ baby shampoo and water in a travel spray bottle. One small squirt in each lens - you can even do this well in advance and let it dry. Just about a tsp of water or less of water inside the mask to swirl around as you are ready to get in the water and you should be good to go.

I typically use Soft Scrub about once per year on the glass to get rid of any chemical build-up that occurs.

hoosierdaddy · Post by **hoosierdaddy** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:32 am

We use Sea Gold. Its about $5 for a bottle. A bottle usualy last me about 2-3 years.

Teresa_Rae · Post by **Teresa_Rae** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:17 pm

We use Sea Drops:
http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Drops-Anti ... k+defogger

I've had a bottle for, I don't know, 8 years and after yearly STJ trips we still have plenty.

luv2travel · Post by **luv2travel** » Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:42 pm

J&J No More Tears Baby shampoo for me. Used a few "commercial" types and thought me eyes were going to burn out. The baby shampoo does not burn the eyes and I have never diluted it with water, just straight from a small travel size. A drop on each lens, rub it in and then swish with water. Usually one treatment last the day. I keep the bottle in my snorkel bag.

SuefromMA · Post by **SuefromMA** » Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:58 am

Thanks all!

Diluted Johnsons Baby Shampoo, it is! Can't wait to test it out in April!

WooHoo!!!

Sue

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