Snorkel Mask Defogger?

[wdwprincess03]

Does anyone have any recommendations for snorkel defogger? We bought our snorkels to save money, but I know a lot of the time they fog up. I can't find any information online about where to get it. Thanks!

 

[Mickeyhugger]

Does anyone have any recommendations for snorkel defogger? We bought our snorkels to save money, but I know a lot of the time they fog up. I can't find any information online about where to get it. Thanks!

try snorkelbobs.com............also good old spit works fine


Rob

 

[denas]

Does anyone have any recommendations for snorkel defogger? We bought our snorkels to save money, but I know a lot of the time they fog up. I can't find any information online about where to get it. Thanks!

I'd reccomend spit too!!

 

[Diana Pryor]

You can use a mixture of half johnson's baby shampoo with half water.

 

[justmestace]

I've tried everything and this stuff is THE best. Probably cheapest from Amazon, but you could do a search and find it at other places online too, or at a local dive shop.


http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Sea-Gold-Anti-Fog-Gel/dp/B000GFZZOU

 

[dizzi]

Spit!

dont have to worry about carrying anything with you == priceless

 

[Wadekind]

Another vote for spit. It works.

 

[justmestace]

I must have defective spit, because it doesn't work well for me.
Well, it does work, initially, but I have to keep doing it over and over again. When I use the gel, I apply it once before we get in the water and it lasts almost all day.



And another note....no matter what anyone tells you, do NOT use toothpaste to clean the lenses. It scratches them.

 

[free2div]

I vote for Johnsons Baby Shampoo...been using it for 15 yrs....have tried spit and defoggers and the shampoo is the best and lasts the longest..smear some on mask then dip in water

 

[MichaelG]

#1 - Clean your mask before you go with Toothpaste. This can be one of the most important things you do to reduce fogging.

#2 - Spit does generally work well (not a loogie! just spit

#3 - Try not to Exhale out of your nose...humidity sticks to the grime on the inside of the mask.

#4 - Diluted baby shampoo is very good...cheap

#5 - Sea Bond, 500PSI & 200ft VIZ all seem to be about the same results to me...good.

#6 - and My Favorite... Sea Vision Defog and another version I've used that is likely the same thing, Fog Off. Even if I haven't cleaned my mask in a long time, these two seem to do the best job.

Here is a link to Sea Vision Defog & you can search for the others (minus spit!):
http://www.leisurepro.com/prod/SVNAF.html?srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=23-116824817-2

As a scuba instructor for years, I've cleaned my mask, my wife's mask and too many student's to count.

 

[riatees]

I'm a scuba diver and I agree that spit is the best. Kind of gross, but you do rinse your mask and it works great.

 

[MichaelG]

One additional note...in case my prior 6 didn't do it, Warm, salt water will not fog up near as much as your normal pool or lake.


(most dive shops recommend toothpaste prior to your first use and yet some manufactures (Sea Vision) do recommend against toothpaste as they say it will negate the anti-fog qualities. I've owned 4+ SeaVision masks that recommend against it and have tried it both ways and seen zero difference. You can use the supplied defog in lieu of toothpaste. I do dive in nasty lakes and probably attract more grime than the average snorkeler.)

 

[Cobbo]

#1 - Clean your mask before you go with Toothpaste. This can be one of the most important things you do to reduce fogging.

#2 - Spit does generally work well (not a loogie! just spit

#3 - Try not to Exhale out of your nose...humidity sticks to the grime on the inside of the mask.

#4 - Diluted baby shampoo is very good...cheap

#5 - Sea Bond, 500PSI & 200ft VIZ all seem to be about the same results to me...good.

#6 - and My Favorite... Sea Vision Defog and another version I've used that is likely the same thing, Fog Off. Even if I haven't cleaned my mask in a long time, these two seem to do the best job.

As a diver for the past 23 years, you saved me the hassle of typing out all of the same info. It's like you read my thoughts.....I think most non-divers would otherwise never know how important #1 is....

 

[ColoradoDisneyFreaks]

#1 - Clean your mask before you go with Toothpaste. This can be one of the most important things you do to reduce fogging.

#2 - Spit does generally work well (not a loogie! just spit

#3 - Try not to Exhale out of your nose...humidity sticks to the grime on the inside of the mask.

#4 - Diluted baby shampoo is very good...cheap

#5 - Sea Bond, 500PSI & 200ft VIZ all seem to be about the same results to me...good.

#6 - and My Favorite... Sea Vision Defog and another version I've used that is likely the same thing, Fog Off. Even if I haven't cleaned my mask in a long time, these two seem to do the best job.

Here is a link to Sea Vision Defog & you can search for the others (minus spit!):
http://www.leisurepro.com/prod/SVNAF.html?srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=23-116824817-2

As a scuba instructor for years, I've cleaned my mask, my wife's mask and too many student's to count.

Great Post! Agreed any good dive shop is going to hae several different types of defog for about $5-$7 bucks

 

[ssanders79]

I add another vote for spit. Tried and true + free.

 

[SharonLowe]

#1 - Clean your mask before you go with Toothpaste. This can be one of the most important things you do to reduce fogging.

#2 - Spit does generally work well (not a loogie! just spit

#3 - Try not to Exhale out of your nose...humidity sticks to the grime on the inside of the mask.

#4 - Diluted baby shampoo is very good...cheap

#5 - Sea Bond, 500PSI & 200ft VIZ all seem to be about the same results to me...good.

#6 - and My Favorite... Sea Vision Defog and another version I've used that is likely the same thing, Fog Off. Even if I haven't cleaned my mask in a long time, these two seem to do the best job.

Here is a link to Sea Vision Defog & you can search for the others (minus spit!):
http://www.leisurepro.com/prod/SVNAF.html?srccode=cii_10043468&cpncode=23-116824817-2

As a scuba instructor for years, I've cleaned my mask, my wife's mask and too many student's to count.

Regarding #1, use old-fashioned toothpaste, not all the gel stuff they sell now. May be hard to find but it is worth it. The people who say it scratches the mask are probably talking about the gel toothpaste.

 

[mylittleprincess]

Hi all,

My hubby just went snorkeling in Cozumel last week. The dive guy who took them out said heat mask up with a lighter & it will fix it. New masks have silicone on glass and the heat fixes problem.

 

[nemofans]

We haven't snorkeled in 6 yrs. I pulled out our snorkels for our upcoming trip & they definitely need to be cleaned. What do you recommend to clean them? Diluted baby shampoo? Soap & water?
Want to make sure I do it right!
Also, will be buying a snorkeling set for my 5 yr old & want to know what I should look for.
Thanks for the help!

 

[truck1]

We haven't snorkeled in 6 yrs. I pulled out our snorkels for our upcoming trip & they definitely need to be cleaned. What do you recommend to clean them? Diluted baby shampoo? Soap & water?
Want to make sure I do it right!
Also, will be buying a snorkeling set for my 5 yr old & want to know what I should look for.
Thanks for the help!

Take some cheap toothpaste,not the whitening kind and as nonabrasive as you can find, and a cheap toothbrush, and rub the inside lens with it, then rinse it out.Over time, a film will build up even if you clean the original film wears or is cleaned off.
50/50 mix of baby shampoo and water works great as a cheap anti fog. Put it on, just before you go in the water.

As far as what to look for in a snorkel set, if you have the oppurtunity, take the mask, and place it on your 5 year olds face, and have them inhale through their nose. If the mask leaks, or falls off, then find a smaller one. Once you find a mask, try the snorkel with the mask. Have them inhale with the mask placed on their face,(no strap) and the snorkel in their mouth. If the mask falls, then try repositioning, the snorkel. Also, make sure that there hair is not in the way of the seal. If you tried all of the above, and the maks falls off again, try a smaller mouth piece. A mouthpiece on a snorkel that is too large, can create a leak in the mask. Try repositioning the snorkel on the mask a few times also, as it can drag the mask away from your face.

If the snorkel has a plastic keeper, get rid of it, and get a silicone keeper. They are moer flexible and can help reduce leaks.
When you look at masks sets, try and get one that you can replace the strap on. A lot of the shelf sets, once the mask strap breaks, its done.
You can get a decent mask snorkel set, and even fins for a decent price. There are some good mask sets for about 25-35 dollars. You dont need something that has all of the bells and whistles. The snorkel I use, was 8 bucks and a decent quality. As a bonus, I can take it apart, and clean it.

 

[sayhello]

Thanks, folks! This thread is full of wonderful info & suggestions! I've never been able to snorkel without constantly having to take the mask off, re-spit, etc. I'll try these tricks!

Does anyone have any idea if having a deviated septum makes it harder to keep a mask fog-free?

Thanks!
Sayhello