Mask Fogging

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This has been a cool thread with alot of great things to try. I just broke in a new Atomic framless mask myself. It was a little tougher than my last two but in the end regular crest "non-gel" tooth paste prevailed. I found that a fine bristled tooth brush worked well particularly on the mask "the whole mask". The whole thing was almost greasy and I am sure what contributed to the fogging. The second weekend I tooth brushed crest four times dryed with paper towel. Just before the dive I spit and rinsed it several times. It never fogged. I actually traded with my buddy at depth because his was fogged up. I love that mask and if I have to spit I will. Normally I get by with Sea Drops because some people frown on the spitting but I refuse to miss a dive because of a mask! I believe as shared had I used the baby shampoo it would have taken less work. Good luck with your mask and dont forget to practice mask skills regularly! CamG Keep diving....keep training....keep learning!
 
I just got an Omer sub Alien mask--they are notorious for their fogging ability. Sure enough I got it into the water and it began to fog like crazy. I tried toothpaste...with a tooth brush...simple green...windex...you name it I tried it. I finally decided to use some powdered Ajax with bleach and used a tooth brush to work it around. My mask doesn't even think about fogging anymore, it's really incredible I don't even have to spit/use defog.
 
I just tried the lighter trick on my new Genesis Panview. I had majior fogging the 1st 10 dives w/ this mask secondary to cleaning it w/ toothpaste several times. Took a "long lighter" to it then cleaned it up sat it in COLD water for a full minute then put nice hot air in it (I have pleanty of that) NO FOG!! Roatan here I come....just 4 weeks till I leave!!! Im already packing isnt that sick!!
 
Using spit could be an invitation to conjunctivitis. Just passing this along to those who might care - personally, I like and use spit. But then, I am a vet and probably have a very strong immune system.
 
keep cleaning the mask with the toothpaste etc (takes ages) once its all done and hunky dory carry a small amount of washing up liquid with you in your dive kit, add a small drop onto each lense, rub it in, then rinse the mask twice,,I,ve never had fogging since i started using this principle and thats well over a 100 dives ago
 
I just got an Omer sub Alien mask--they are notorious for their fogging ability. Sure enough I got it into the water and it began to fog like crazy. I tried toothpaste...with a tooth brush...simple green...windex...you name it I tried it. I finally decided to use some powdered Ajax with bleach and used a tooth brush to work it around. My mask doesn't even think about fogging anymore, it's really incredible I don't even have to spit/use defog.

This has worked well for me. Good old powdered Ajax or Comet will initally clean your mask better than toothpaste, gels, etc. I learned it from my instructor years ago. Put some of the powder in, add a few drops of water to make a paste, and scrub really well. It only took me one time doing this and I've never had any initial fogging problems with any of my masks. Now a little spit is all I need.

BDSC
 
hmmm ajax/comet seems to be too strong/abrasive i would think...

I just used toothpaste on my Atomic Frameless and then got some free scrub by Jaws (worked perfect). I love Jaws products, especially their "spit," every time I use it, I know I will have a 100% fog free dive...best stuff I've ever tried (and I've tried lots!)
 
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