Photo: Humbug Dascyllus are cute and can always be found hiding between coral branches. By Sal
A good mask is a valuable asset for any snorkelers. So once you have purchased one that is right for you, it needs proper care. There is nothing more annoying than not being able to see underwater because of a scratch on the lens or fogged mask. Here are some tips to care for your mask.
1. Always rinse your mask after every use. Get rid of any salty residue and clean out sands and grits.
2. Dry before storing. If you store your mask before it is dry, fungus or other slimy things might grow on your mask. Yuck!
3. Do not dry mask under direct sunlight. This will degrade the silicone on your mask or turn a clear silicone yellow.
4. Give your mask a thorough cleaning periodically. I usually brush my mask with an old toothbrush and use toothpaste or shampoo.
1. Always rinse your mask after every use. Get rid of any salty residue and clean out sands and grits.
2. Dry before storing. If you store your mask before it is dry, fungus or other slimy things might grow on your mask. Yuck!
3. Do not dry mask under direct sunlight. This will degrade the silicone on your mask or turn a clear silicone yellow.
4. Give your mask a thorough cleaning periodically. I usually brush my mask with an old toothbrush and use toothpaste or shampoo.
Sal’s defogging tips.
I use a few cheap and free things to defog my mask since I never buy the commercially prepared anti-fog solution.
i. Toothpaste (not the gel type)
ii. Shampoo (I like Sunsilk Shampoo)
iii. Shower gel
iv. Saliva
Rub your choice of anti-fog above all over the lens of your mask. Just before putting on your mask, rinse thoroughly. You should have no problem with your mask fogging underwater.
Except if your mask is still new!
New masks often have a film of oil on the lens for protection during shipping. I usually put toothpaste on the lens and keep it there for an hour before rinsing it off. If your mask still fogs after this, repeat the process.
Oh yeah! The saliva… bacteria and all that huh?!? *LOL* don’t worry about using your saliva. I do this all the time. It works great and nothing happens to me yet ;)
I use a few cheap and free things to defog my mask since I never buy the commercially prepared anti-fog solution.
i. Toothpaste (not the gel type)
ii. Shampoo (I like Sunsilk Shampoo)
iii. Shower gel
iv. Saliva
Rub your choice of anti-fog above all over the lens of your mask. Just before putting on your mask, rinse thoroughly. You should have no problem with your mask fogging underwater.
Except if your mask is still new!
New masks often have a film of oil on the lens for protection during shipping. I usually put toothpaste on the lens and keep it there for an hour before rinsing it off. If your mask still fogs after this, repeat the process.
Oh yeah! The saliva… bacteria and all that huh?!? *LOL* don’t worry about using your saliva. I do this all the time. It works great and nothing happens to me yet ;)
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