Baby Shampoo Ratio

[JBFG]

So I decided to give the baby shampoo solution a try for my defoging.
For those that uses such a mix, what do you mix t with and what ratio?

 

[M-Cameron]

most people i know just use it straight, no mixing.

 

[flyboy08]

Wonder if this has the same negative effects on the reefs as does suntan lotions? We bought reef approved lotions for our upcoming CZM trip...

 

[aviator8]

Always heard and used a ratio of between 10-20% shampoo to water.

 

[JBFG]

I was going to go with a 1:4 ratio if I didn’t get a reply.
Thanx

 

[RyanT]

Just use it straight, 2-3 drops per side and rub it in.

 

[lowviz]

A max concentration of 3 parts water + 1 part BS down to a ten-to-one ratio. Straight BS before a dive is, IMHO, a PIA. You are going to end up rinsing it in something before you can see clearly. Diluted BS gives you the same result with a lot less hassle.

Just use it straight, 2-3 drops per side and rub it in.

I used to do that too.

Now, I clean then coat my mask with a thin film of full strength BS before I put it away...

 

[JBFG]

I’m not a fan of straight up. It’s also why I hate those commercial defogger. But since it is now not ok to spit in your mask, well baby shampoo it is.

 

[lowviz]

But since it is now not ok to spit in your mask, well baby shampoo it is.

Take up no boat nighttime solo diving and spit to your heart's content...

 

[RyanT]

Straight BS before a dive is, IMHO, a PIA. You are going to end up rinsing it in something before you can see clearly. Diluted BS gives you the same result with a lot less hassle.

Interesting, I've always rinsed my mask before splashing so it's never been an issue. On a boat, I just use my water bottle (which is in my bin at my feet) to rinse right before I splash. I can see where the no rinse method would be useful. After 30+ years of diving, I'm probably too old to change my habits now!