Mask/Snorkle Storage

[ATLe46]

Hello,

My wife and I recently purchased new masks and snorkles for a trip we went on last month. Did some diving and snorkling in Curacao.

I was wondering if there is anything special that we need to do with our masks and snorkles before packing them up for the winter. We've soaked them in freshwater. Is there any special cleaners we should/shouldn't use before we put them in the closet? The masks will be in their plastic cases for storage. We'd like to have the equiptment for a long time, so I'm looking for the best methods to keep them in top shape.


Thanks for any tips.

 

[ScubaRon]

No. Just keep them away from extreme heat and cold and of course from UV.
ScubaRon

 

[Arnaud]

You may want to soak them in warm (not hot) water to make sure that all the salt completely dissolves. If the mask is made of clear silicon, it will turn yellow and there's not much you can do about it.

 

[LittleFrog]

I've also read in other posts to avoid contact with rubber products.

~LittleFrog

 

[ScubaCollin]

If you plan on diving soon with them or using them i suggest rubbing tooth paste on the inside of the mask it gets rid of the protection film on the inside. Also everytime before you dive spit into the mask to avoid fogging. For short time storage i just put my mask in the foot whole of my flippers.

 

[Gator Diver]

in the original plastic box the mask came in when
not using it...if you expose your mask (if the mask
strap is clear) to black rubber, it will discolor
the mask......my neighbor has a mask
purchased 11 years ago....looks in great condition.....
he just rinses it after each dive and puts it in the
box (and he is an active diver)

 

[ATLe46]

Thanks everyone for your help. I've taken your suggestions and packed them all away for the winter.