| A fogged up dive mask is extremely annoying. It | | | | shelves. |
| really is a joy-killer to have your underwater view | | | | Here is a list of my top 5. |
| spoiled with fog. Who wants to be flooding and | | | | 1. Dish washing liquid |
| clearing a mask constantly when you should be | | | | Removes grease buildup which encourages fogging. |
| enjoying what's in front of you. But don't fret, there | | | | Just rub a bit inside your mask with your fingers and |
| are useful and easy solutions to this problem. | | | | rinse well. For its price and availability, it gets top |
| Spit is not the only solution | | | | billing. |
| So often, you hear the call "JUST SPIT". Well, yes, | | | | 2. Cat Crap |
| it's a quick and inexpensive method. I've been told | | | | This waxy defogger with the unappealing name fairly |
| smoker's gob works the best - but I've never used | | | | useful and inexpensive. It's a slightly longer-term |
| this as an excuse for smoking. | | | | solution than soaps and detergents. Apply Cat Crap |
| But there has got to be more effective and longer | | | | before a big dive trip or a weekend and it should help |
| lasting solutions against fog. | | | | reduce fogging considerably. |
| Mask fog prevention checklist: | | | | 3. Soft Scrub |
| Besides the defogger, there are other things you can | | | | This is a household cleaning product found in most |
| do to help prevent mask fogging: | | | | retailers. It's slightly abrasive but not as gritty as |
| 1) When you buy a new mask, clean it thoroughly | | | | Comet, Ajax and other bathroom powders that are |
| with soap and water and clean both the inside and | | | | probably a bit too abrasive for the purpose and can |
| outside of the lens with toothpaste. This will help | | | | scratch up your mask. |
| remove any residue left from the manufacturing | | | | 4. Shaving cream |
| process. | | | | Rub a bit inside your mask, scrub and rinse. I have no |
| 2) Don't wear too much sunblock or moisturiser on | | | | idea why it works but it seems to keep the mask |
| your face. | | | | clear for a dive. |
| 3) Rinse the mask with fresh water before each | | | | 5. Potato |
| dive. | | | | I've tried it and while I don't think it's spectacular, |
| 4) Be careful not to scratch or damage your mask in | | | | there are those who swear by this method. Just rub |
| storage or transport. When it's not being used, it | | | | a bit of potato juice on the mask lens and rinse well. |
| should be dried and stored in a case or hung by its | | | | But don't try to take a potato abroad. This could get |
| strap. | | | | you in trouble from the authorities enforcing food |
| 5) Breathing through your nose contributes to | | | | import laws. |
| fogging. Try to relax and breath through your mouth. | | | | A combination of methods usually works the best. At |
| Top 5 mask defoggers | | | | the start of the dive trip, clean your mask with |
| There are all sorts of expensive concoctions that | | | | something slightly abrasive like Soft Scrub and before |
| promise the earth. People say they work but I've | | | | each dive, clean with dish washing liquid. Beyond that, |
| stuck to cheaper options - many of them are easy | | | | there is - of course - good old spit. |
| to find in most kitchens cabinets or supermarket | | | | |