Mask De-Foggers

[JamieG]

I've got an Ice Shadow mask which is very comfortable for me so I'm reluctant to get rid of it but it has always fogged up a bit even with some mask defogger (can't remember the name of the one I used to have) or spit.

Is there anything now on the market that is very good at keeping your mask clear when diving?

Thanks.

[scuba steve irl]

tooth paste .

[alistairb]

As the gentleman said..........toothpaste...........

safe diving
alistair

[Buoyant Babe]

Another vote for toothpaste - applied with an electric tooth brush.

[alistairb]

Now come on H thats abit harsh...ouch...........

safe diving
alistair

[Buoyant Babe]

Originally Posted by alistairb

Now come on H thats abit harsh...ouch...........

safe diving
alistair

Gets in to all the nooks and crannies in the mask and does the job very thoroughly

[nickb]

The Oceanic Shadow is renowned for fogging when new.

The advice on toothpaste is good as long as it contains a mild abrasive. I've also used a worn piece of Scothbrite.

Sticking it through a cycle in the dishwasher also helps.

[steveharriss]

...is it just me?

I thought we used toothpaste to clean a new mask to remove traces of the oil on the lens that the manufacturers use to protect the silicone.

From there on in good old fashioned spit does the job.

As toothpaste is a mild abrasive aren't we doing more harm than good by keeping on using it as an anti-fog?

If you really can't bear spitting then a tiny drop of washing up liquid will do a similar job.

[nickb]

Originally Posted by steveharriss

...is it just me?

I thought we used toothpaste to clean a new mask to remove traces of the oil on the lens that the manufacturers use to protect the silicone.

From there on in good old fashioned spit does the job.

No, you're correct. It's only any use when you're cleaning a new mask.

[steveharriss]

Thanks for clarifying that. I was concerned when a google revealed several other sources suggesting it as a defogging method for masks.