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Fogging goggles is one of the most annoying things about swimming. You might have heard of using saliva, buying anti-fog solutions or rinsing with fresh water. There are so many theories out there, but which ones actually work?
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When the temperature of the lens is cooler than the air between your eyes and goggles it attracts the moisture, which forms condensation, and this causes the fogging in the goggles.
We try out 8 different hacks to prevent foggy goggles occuring:
- Applying saliva to the lens
- Applying soap to the lense and then washing off
- Keeping your goggles dry
- Dipping your goggles in the pool
- Applying toothpaste to the lens and then washing off
- Treating with a naked flame
- Washing with fresh water
- Applying anti-fog solution
Which, if any of these, do you use to prevent your goggles fogging? Let us know in the comments below 👇
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@gtn 6 лет назад

What is your top tip to prevent foggy goggles? Share them with us in the comments below 👇

@timursultan1378 6 лет назад

spitting on lenses

@alangrant9114 6 лет назад

Johnson`s baby shampoo just a drop in each lens then rinse

@mustaphab.1190 6 лет назад

Saliva is an instant life saver mid-session. Otherwise shampoo worked for me for a couple of sessions. Btw, when I first heard flame I laughed out loud 🤣🤣 no waaay

@phillwhitlam6999 6 лет назад

Any baby shampoo, rinse your googles, put a drop on each lens then allow to dry, polish off with a soft cloth of tissue. Works well and lasts quite a few swims, even in the sea.

@MK-je7kz 6 лет назад

Spitting. Works in the ocean while scuba diving and it works with swimming goggles too. It's free and I have it with me always endless supply. But it has to be done to dry goggles to be the most effective. Then rinse gently. And of course you do that in the showers while you are washing yourself before getting into the pool (important hygiene thing, which many/most people don't do). I wouldn't use soap or toothpaste. If there are residues from either one and it gets into the eyes, it will be a huge problem. Flame works only if your goggles have glass like scuba masks have. The soot creates a film on the glass. I wouldn't use this even with my dive mask.

@johnbouttell5827 6 лет назад

The three great truths: we are born, our goggles fog up -- then we pass away.

@davepratt9909 6 лет назад

and we pay taxes!

@jamesambrocio 6 лет назад

A vicious cycle.

@1houndgal 5 лет назад

Fill up a clean small plastic spray bottle (from dollar store) almost to top. Add 2-3 drops of baby shampoo. Add lid and shake. Cheap homemade anti-fog goggle spray.

@JonathanSamuel1991 3 года назад

I was always wondering how even goggles in the Pro segment fog... I finally found some that don't fog, without the help of any chemicals. Idk what magic the manufacturer did on these..

@juliechi6166 2 года назад

Best comment!!!

@sch79 6 лет назад

You should have kept one lense untreated as control

@namn.2466 5 лет назад

We've got a proper scientist here

@ethanJ496 5 лет назад

And the person who rate the result shouldn't know which lens was treated.

@patmaher9435 5 лет назад

Don't forget the placebo group who are told their goggles are treated when they actually aren't :)

@jm6734 3 года назад

Exactly. Epic method fail 😅

@johnlangmead3357 6 лет назад

I swim in the ocean all year round in water that varies from 12C to 20C. A small drop of mild shampoo on the lens before swimming, rubbed around gently with a finger tip, then rinsed out using moderate water pressure only (fresh water), completely stops my goggles fogging up. I swim for continuous periods of up to two hours. This method has never failed me.

@foodparadise5792 5 лет назад

Thanks for your honest opinion John.

@espanishtroll4710 5 лет назад

What kind of shampoo do you use???

@saraa7646 5 лет назад

YASSS THANK YOU I HAVE SWIMMING LESSONS AND I ALWAYS GOTTA RINSE MY GOGGLES BEFORE GOING UP NEXT!! Naw that iz gon be extra helpful!!!!

@bingguanghe2870 5 лет назад

I.shall.try.this.NOW

@dianavance1137 4 года назад

Is ocean water better for keeping goggles fog free?

@stephaniexyz3781 6 лет назад

The hack with the flame only works with scuba diving masks, because they are made of tempered glass and don't have any antifog layer when you buy them. The theory behind is, that the silicone from the body of the mask loses fat after a while which gets on the glass. With a flame you burn this fat (this takes a few minutes), then you have to remove the burnt black fat layer and no fogging will occur. (By the way, that is the best way of treating your scuba mask against fogging, but only if you know what you are doing!) The lenses of swimming goggles are not made of glass, they are made of plastic. So I wouldn't recommend using fire! For the same reason I also wouldn't recommend thooth paste. The tempered glass of scuba masks almost can't be scratched, but plastic can. Thooth paste has tiny cleaning particles in it, even if you don't see them, that might scratch your swimming goggles.

@maurocariello1878 5 лет назад

i love freediving and my way to go is toothpaste, then flame, and then shampoo, a little overkill, but i do it as a ritual before packing my gear. Doesn't take much of my time, i made that ritual a part of the experience, and it doesn't fog no matter how long the diving session last. But as you said, only for tempered glass masks.

@salehalsayaad 2 года назад

You didn't tell us what do you recommend for goggles :/

@Fdzzaigl Год назад

Exactly right. As for tips: sadly swim goggles will never last as long as a scuba mask due to the fact that plastic is not very abrasion resistant either. Anti fog would work best. Many swim manufacturers are also working on solutions to make the anti fog layer reactivate itself.

@marilynstrube4970 4 года назад

I never have fogging after I learned this trick. 1 part "no tear" baby shampoo and 4 parts water. Mix and put in a spray bottle. Spray your googles before each swim and rinse quickly in the pool or sink before putting them on. Enough soap will remain and you will have clear googles for your whole swim. After swimming make sure to rinse googles with clean tap water to prevent a buildup of chlorine and other pool chemicals. No need to buy expensive "no fog" sprays. The soap disrupts the surface tension of water and formation of microscopic droplets that cause fogging.

@joseetevaldo4296 3 года назад

It's work for me too.

@katalinaviquez1513 Год назад

What do you mean exactly witn 1/4 parts? What is the exact measure?

@guidoruiz2559 Год назад

thanks a lot! it works beautifully

@silverstar4289 Год назад

Inexpensive SCUBA mask hack for decades. Need to do it each time, though

@silverstar4289 Год назад

@@katalinaviquez1513 20% solution to water. Four parts water, one part shampoo is 100%

@KenpoOjoko 4 года назад

None of the above works well or not at all because the reason goggles fog is that there is a temperature difference between inside and outside the lens. It's condensation. What you need to do is to make the temperature difference as close to zero. To do that, what you can do is to dip your face and your goggle under water long enough to cool them down to the same temperature. Then, put your goggle on your face. This way, you can keep the temp difference to the minimum and therefore keep the fogging to minimum. It all boils down to temp difference between the inside and the outside of goggle. You know, in winter, your house's windows get foggy because inside is warmer than outside. Your body gets heated up while you swim, so at some point the inside gets warmer than outside. But, if water is warm enough, you can get away with it for some time. It may not work where water temp is very low. I swim open water in Connecticut during summer where water temp is 60+. I think dipping my face and my goggle long enough get me going at least a mile or so. Again, the fogging is caused by temp difference between water temp (outside of your goggle) and the air trapped inside of your goggle which is constantly warmed up by your physical activities. Maybe cooling your face around your eyes with ice helps if you swim in very cold water.

@eternauta5902 Год назад

True and main reason for fogging. BUT skin around the eyes will get warmer and warmer with the swimming exercise (if you work out harder). So the conditions change. Cooling off face beforehand only works for a short period of time then.

@KenpoOjoko Год назад

@@eternauta5902 Yes, that is theoretically true. But for some reason, it works for me at least 40 minutes, which is long enough for me. Also, I could just cool my face and goggle when needed.

@barryfield9300 6 лет назад

Saliva is the way to go. You have an endless supply and the price is right.

@BungeeRooster 5 лет назад

Barry Field oh yeah spit in my face baby

@bingguanghe2870 5 лет назад

R u sure it’s endless

@jasonpruitt9746 5 лет назад

Problem with this is bacteria getting in your eye from your mouth

@BOBODDYacronyms 4 года назад

gross

@dotta4763 3 года назад

People complaining for having their own saliva coming from their mouth nearby their eyes really are next level of ridiculousness

@kevp68 6 лет назад

I am an open water swimmer & have found that even with new googles (I've tried many makes) that the anti-fog in them lasts only a few swims. Thats even following manufacturers care instructions. Its probably due to the water being a lot colder than in a pool. I have found that after my swim I put a drop of soap/shampoo in them when I have a shower & they never fog up

@BOBODDYacronyms 4 года назад

1) I noticed you guys are using the same pair of goggles for each test. If you did otherwise, it was not clearly stated or shown. You started the first test by saying "these are anti-fog goggles". In order for any of these tests to have an even close-to accurate rating, each pair of goggles that is tested NEEDS to be a different pair without anti-fog. 2) Each different pair of goggles needs to be tested once before the "hack" in order to ensure fogging and in order to see if the "hack" is actually doing anything, or if it would have done nothing anyway. This is the only way to insure that your independent variable is having ANY effect at all! 3) Before each dive, you need to make sure that the temperature of your face is either much higher or much lower than the water you are diving into. And the temperature of your face needs to be the same for each test before each dive in order to create the same fogging affect and obtain consistent results. Summary: The numbers are absent, the facts are incomplete (and almost entirely based on random opinions or myths) and the tests are inconsistent. Making this "hack/test" video a fail.

@BikeBodyMind 6 лет назад

I've never heard of the flame trick, and for that I am thankful 🙏

@matthewbenson8439 6 лет назад

I had a bottle of anti-fog spray, but it smelled like a very popular brand of washing up liquid. So I started using that from time to time, but I still lick them before each use. No problems.

@mirinewcome3000 Год назад

Only saw this yesterday. Goggles- prescription goggles - really improved my swimming in so many ways. I've just been enduring to fog - until today! I put a little squirt of contact lens solution in each cup. Viola- no fog. Thanks for letti g me know I didn't just have to endure foggy goggles.

@1989srjones 6 лет назад

A friend of mine once tried spraying WD40 on the inside of his goggles. On the basis that (as water displacement) it stopped the glass shower screen in his bathroom steaming up. Turned out to be quite a painful little experiment apparently 😂

@gregorywest3365 5 лет назад

Lol

@dalinikamarudin1565 5 лет назад

Lol

@DanielMooreDJ 5 лет назад

Omg 😂 that is so stupid but I love the smell of WD40

@eleycki 5 лет назад

Was it Si Richardson GCN ?

@jimp9884 5 лет назад

I keep a small spray bottle of diluted Johnson's Baby Shampoo that I apply in the locked room and rinse in the pool every time I swim, never any fog. My Wife just keeps a little water in her goggles and it clears her goggles as she swims, I don't like that method but she does.

@mhonnyks 5 лет назад

Si wonder after how many laps the fog in the goggles appeared? When I use brand new ones with the anti fog coat I swim at least 300m without a problem, great to know all these tricks! Thanks! Loooooove those under water videos!

@johnlangmead3357 6 лет назад

A backup method of avoiding fogging in goggles is to place a few mls of water in each lens and to leave it there with the goggles fitted over the eyes. Introduce just enough water so that when you shake your head gently, the water will wash over the inside of the lens. If when your head turns to breathe the water goes in your eye/s, you have too much water inside the goggles - it won't take long to experiment and get the right amount. Then every time there is any fogging, just gently shake your head while swimming and you will have perfect fog-free vision again.

@handsynthesizer1853 2 года назад

What works for me is that I always keep a little bit of water in my goggles. The rocking motion while you taking a breath in freestyle is quite enough for the water to move around and wipe the fog up.

@AbhishekTiwari-xt1kt Год назад

Wtaf ow do u see then?

@brettforster8509 6 лет назад

I find it helps to put my goggles in the pool on a poll bouy or lane rope for a few minutes before i get in so the googles are the same temperture as the water. Keep up the great work.

@johnb3ic317 6 лет назад

Best I have found is but a new pair for each race, swim in them one time just before race to adjust and test. Also have used anti fog treatment, it works but is a pain to use. Spitting is the old standby for training swims.

@notydino 6 лет назад

I tried plain soap (like really pure plain soap) and it didn't really work, then i tried a drop of moisturizing shampoo and it worked really well. I'm think the shampoo leaves a layer of moisturizer behind which holds water (try it on your mirror) and that's actually preventing the fog from building up.

@davepratt9909 6 лет назад

I have a small 1oz bottle that I fill up 1/2 with liquid hand soap and the rest with water. I put about 5 drops in each time and never have a problem. Cheap and effective.

@valrhys8527 4 года назад

I used to leave a tiny bit of water in the goggles so if I turned my head down, it'd wipe away the fog.

@ScubaShark--8964 3 года назад

That's what I call a pro gamer move.

@waldekskrzyniarz1224 6 лет назад

With my old googles soap is a miracle. Before after 15-20 minutes i couldn't see a thing. About month ago i get across soap way. Now i can swim for hour with no problem :) Works for me !!!

@kevalmehta8503 6 лет назад

I think you need to do a video on how to avoid getting "leaks" or build up of water in goggles (usually one side only)

@marisalane3939 4 года назад

Coming from a scuba diver, use toothpaste. Don’t use regular toothpaste like she did, use plain white toothpaste that won’t scratch the lens. Also, do it a few times, not just once. Your goggles will stay clear for a long time with minimal effort

@goldnbeann5853 Год назад

do you just put it on, wait a bit, rinse and then repeat it a few times?

@robertomartinelli4589 5 лет назад

This usually works for me: 1) thoroughly wash the skin around my eyes with plain water, to keep it dry as much as possibile and get a better adherence googles gaskets-skin 2) lick the lenses. Anyway the tendency of goggles gaskets to "age" makes all tricks virtually useless over time...

@vanjosh7763 5 лет назад

How long does the fog start blurring the goggles?

@Mulberr_y 7 месяцев назад

Wow, really useful!

@mattnorthants77 6 лет назад

I just put them on when I’m dry, swim then take them off , never had any fogging up unless I put goggles over wet eyes

@0708Tyrone 6 лет назад

That's almost same method with mine. I agree.

@Koufalia4 3 года назад

Just bought myself the antifog spray. Can't wait to try it in the sea on Sunday. Water temp would be around 15C. Tried spitting, but it was not working.

@adityakhare9448 5 лет назад

Yup, I smell with my eyes! (sorry if that sounded mean)

@melanysaldivar5652 5 лет назад

Stop looking at me with your nose

@naguerea 5 лет назад

A really nice vid. Up until 2 weeks ago, I got home and used rince aid which was fine, but last week i did not rince a lot and after a 30 min session my left eye went blind and the right eye i had about fifty percent vision (not good for a cyclist), it took four days for all to be normal. Fresh waster for me.

@dianavance1137 4 года назад

I find that the anti fog solution is good as long as it is used accurately. It should be the same brand as the goggles you purchased. For example, I use Aquasphere goggles so I use Aquasphere anti fog drops. How to use: dry the lens after swimming and apply one drop on the inside of each lens, rub this drop into each lens and let sit overnight. The next day, lightly tissue off any excess. This works for me. The only drawback is when the temperature of the outdoor pool is much warmer than the air or vice versa. It is more likely to fog up. It took me years to find the right way of using the anti fog drops. They say apply and wait two minutes or so before use. This never worked for me. I will try the shampoo idea.

@SamuelWallsJames 6 лет назад

I use an antifog towelette called Foggle and it works perfectly :)

@engrmariano 6 лет назад

baby shampoo should get 5/5 :)

@Bantogare 6 лет назад

Burning scuba goggles helps only because usually they are made out of glass and have some coating on them that can be burned away. So this does help before using them the first time (same as with toothpaste) but is not suitable plastic swimming goggles, it works wonders for the tempered glass scuba ones though. As for me with the swimming goggles, I clean them with toothpaste every now and them. Makes them taste better while licking ;)

@DanielGoupil 6 лет назад

I have Aqua Sphere K180 for a while and I don't put anything on it (especially my finger!) and simply dip it in the swimming pool and never had any fogging ... I've used anti fogging spray and it was a nightmare as it was working half the time ...

@ianstewart2584 6 лет назад

I actually do the hand soap thing. After each swim, I rinse well with water and some mild hand soap. Then I dry them. Then, I put a dab in each socket and wipe with a paper towel. It’s been working great for weeks.

@masterswimmer491 5 лет назад

Paper towels are too abrasive IMO.

@JTD33 Год назад

I do the same but just before swimming and then rinse under the tap.

@hattarwf 6 лет назад

Y'all need a little scientific method to your tests to really confirm or deny these claims. You're potentially just reinforcing ineffective tips by chance.

@diogoalmeida8211 6 лет назад

No.1 - they WILL fog up, so learn to deal with it. In the pool it shouldn't be any problem (and I kind of like the idea of swimming in my own world having only a black blurred line to guide me). But in OW... No.2 - when the anti-fog wears off, I use baby shampoo to a) clean all the grease, and b) leave a thin coat that will prevent fogging for a couple of days (just apply a little bit, and rins off with fresh watter making sure you leave as little as you can. It works just the same way as repalce anti-fog spray (I've tried them), is much cheaper and you can take the scent of your baby daughter with you for motivation. Do this specially the day before as OW swim, practice or race.

@0708Tyrone 6 лет назад

I swim 5~6 days a week. When I am finish, I wipe out all the moisture, and before put them on blow warm wind with hair dryer to blow out all the moisture 5~10 seconds. This works best.

@52Warlock 4 года назад

Years and years of motorcycle riding , scuba diving and swimming , I get a small mint tin , cut a bar of Neutrogena soap to fit and keep it at hand , simply works , lasts for days on a ride , a couple of dives and a week or so in the pool.

@franklinmichael671 Год назад

6:30 it's not meant to work on that kind of goggle, it's for scuba masks. The reason it works is that those come from the factory with a silicone protective layer that keeps them looking new and free from scratches during the manufacturing and retail process but promotes fogging, so you use a flame to burn that coating off.

@rafawieruszynski7156 5 лет назад

Hi GTN! Do I need to leave the the toothpaste for as long as possible and rinse my goggles just before jumping into the water?

@anniemedicalmassage 4 года назад

I’ve been using anti fog spray for when I go out snorkeling. Not sure why swimmers never picked up on it...

@RiDankulous 5 лет назад

While you might be right that the flame trick doesn't' work for your type of goggles, the diver's mask very well coul dbe a different type of material on which it does work, or there are multiple types, and it works on one of the types.

@joannakrenk3715 6 лет назад

Heather, what brand suit did you wear in this video?

@DanielMooreDJ 5 лет назад

Thanks so much I now spit in my goggles every time now and it is so clear lol

@988anish 4 года назад

Can you please share the details of Anti fog Solution?.

@OptimumServices416 2 года назад

Hey folks. I'm an exterminator and I use a full face respirator. My respirator used to fog up all the time and I can't have that. I need to protect my clients by making sure I'm not misapplying. It is very important for me to ensure the safety of my clients. I find that putting some shaving cream on the inside of my mask and buffing it out until it's clear works better than anything else I've tried. Give it a shot. I'm not sure if it will work for diving but I've tried everything else and nothing works better or lasts longer for me than this method.

@bernym4047 5 лет назад

As a veteran of around 1000 scuba dives, I use Johnson's Baby shampoo. A tiny drop on each lens and then smear over the whole surface, rinse and it lasts for the whole of my hour in the pool. Scuba divers need clear vision much more than swimmers as they need to read their instruments, depth gauge, computer, compass, contents gauges etc. However, they have the advantage that they can remove their mask and refit it which clears any fogging.

@luistoroteijeiro7701 4 года назад

Home made anti fog spray. 2 parts water 1 part standar vinegar. Spray it and let it dry. Do it again. And go to swim normal, they last a lot of swimming’s, when fog again just repeat.

@pinins.prawhn4624 6 лет назад

Well i use Anti-fogg stray & more of adding some shaving cream hr before the session... wish you guys luck.

@scottlawson9899 4 года назад

Not having anti fog saliva, I use a little baby shampoo, then well rinsed. Works for 2 or 3 swims, and if any left on goggles, doesn't bother my eyes.

@michaelespeland 3 года назад

Dipping them in the pool is actually the worst idea you could have. That's probably why my other 3 pairs got foggy after a while. The chlorine from the pool water will actually ruin the anti fog layer. So, when you try out your new pair of goggles, be very aware every time you take them off in the pool. A swimming instructor told me this, and since that, my goggles have (almost) been fog-free!

@karisblake5786 6 лет назад

what brand was the anti fog soloution

@GlobalPenguin2012 4 года назад

Hi, swimmers of certain caliber from the 80s and 90s all use saliva as anti fog. They would lick on the inner of the goggles and wear them. Perfect every time and it’s free.

@juliekane7210 4 года назад

I have done the licking when I was younger , but what about the new Chlorine methods used today ?? My goggles seemed like they were peeling after swimming in a salt chlorine pool

@ltu42 6 лет назад

Soap works on the same principle as spit, it maintains a film of water on the inner surface, so it cannot fog. I just use some shampoo or hand soap from a sink in the locker room and rinse it well, but not too well in the shower. Reapply on every swim or every other swim. In my experience using saliva eventually gets grease on the lenses, and then saliva does not manage to maintain a film. Detergent is much better in this respect, it both cleans the greases off and maintains a film!

@jonathanzappala 6 лет назад

I can tell you how to remove your anti fog coating haha. Lake Erie isn’t very clean when it comes to bacteria, so I washed my new goggles with antibacterial hand soap. Well that was the end of the coating. It was only left in the crevasses where I couldn’t run. So don’t use antibacterial hand soap.

@rohitnarayan6509 4 года назад

Hey GTN team, I face a problem while freestyle swimming, While turning for breath water enters in opposite ear which is inside the water. What to do to avoid this? pls guide

@adammartindale1646 4 года назад

As a scuba diver, the reason behind using a flame is to burn off a silicone layer on the glass lenses. It won’t melt anything as the face seal is made of silicone and doesn’t burn or melt. Once the silicone from the glass is burnt off, the chances of fogging are reduced dramatically.

@lenelllastimosa9578 6 лет назад

The toothpaste trick got my goggles some scratches

@JayB-lz6yd 5 лет назад

just spray some silicon every once in awhile. let it rest a bit a wipe off with a buffing rag. it will protect the rubber and leave a layer on the glasses to protect the "tech layer". against salts etc... it should work with bees wax too.

@siim377 5 лет назад

Not just tip it in the water, but leave a small drop of water in it. When it gets foggy just shake your head and keep going. I thought that is the hole point of dipping the goggles in the water in the first place.

@SotaMaehara 6 лет назад

How much did you guys swim just to make this video haha

@cermit69 4 года назад

Nice useful video ! NOw challange for you: hacks for leaking goggles ? :P

@milesawayfarm4026 5 лет назад

So your eyes are made of mostly water. And even with dry goggles, the temperature difference between your body and the pool water, PLUS the fact that moisture is always evaporating from your eyes, are gonna cause fog. Likely the shampoo/soap (and toothpaste for that matter) because most contain some type of glycerin, which forms a film and is a humectant (ie absorbs moisture) thus absorbing the humidity escaping from your eyes.

@JTD33 Год назад

I use soap. Just before leaving the shower room I visit the toilet and dab a little bit of soap from the dispenser, rub it on and rinse under the tap. Never had any fog ever since I started doing this, and I typically swim for about an hour.

@tonyy5482 5 лет назад

Re. Flame, you misunderstood the purpose: it is only intended for (1) *new* dive masks with (2) GLASS LENSES!!!! The idea is to burn-off any silicone and/or release agent left on the inside of the glass lens(es) from the manufacturing process. It works but it is entirely inappropriate for plastic swim goggles! Scrubbing with white toothpaste (e.g. Colgate) is a popular alternative to using a flame (I use a flame first and then clean up around the edges with toothpaste). Definitely worth doing. Some masks/manufacturers need this more than others (e.g. Omer Alien masks really need this cleaning, in my experience).

@IronWill 5 лет назад

In my last tri, I had horrendously foggy goggles (making me zig zag all over the place trying to get to the buoy). I'll give the lick a try for my next event (half IM in November)!

@brettbale9535 6 лет назад

Wearing my goggles 24 hours a day works best.

@BungeeRooster 5 лет назад

Bretzky did you get your goggles from an optitrician?

@miuper4263 3 года назад

@@BungeeRooster i got mine from there

@Alex-kr7zr Год назад

Have tried it (because I had a pair that leaked and I wanted to use it as dust protection for woodworking), they fog up quite quickly out of the water.

@davidchang5862 3 года назад

Hmm will acetone or thinner help ?

@thomdrum 4 года назад

50/50 mix of baby shampoo and water sprayed into lenses at the end of your swim session. Don’t wipe. Just shake out excess and put them away. Next session they will be dry, clear and will not fog. Repeat after every session.

@someguy9520 6 лет назад

the anti fogging solution never really worked for me. I even degreased my goggles in my ultrasonic cleaner(the anti fog coating is alrdy worn off, so it's okay) and then applied it, yes the goggle don't fog too bad, but instead bigger drops of water start to form, so i can see somehow. It also didn't work on my sunglasses. Funny thing, when i asked the shop owner"Does this actually work?" And he honestly answered"Well, you should use it more as a cleaning solution, rather than anti fog soltion"

@kristehassassin 5 лет назад

What would the best one for me to use if Im Swimming in P.E for 2 Hours?

@seanorton7896 5 лет назад

Washing up liquid leave to dry ,dry wipe away ,works perfect before every swim

@bradster00 2 года назад

Muc off have anti fog Spray for motorcycle helmets and this also works for my goggles.

@dianasaur2131 Год назад

Burning glass lens of goggles is to remove the fine silicone that bleeds onto the lens of silicone diving masks so you can apply anti fog, the Burning doesn't do anything for anti fog.

3 года назад

Any detergent like soap, shampoo or dish washing liquid will work just as well. Just use a very small amount and wash away quickly just before going in the water. Its more reliable than saliva.

@chittin89 Год назад

The saliva working superbly, thank you 😊

@jayrichman9643 6 лет назад

@7:59 Mark totally misses spitting in his goggles, I giggle

@eternauta5902 Год назад

Should have taken the science thing a bit further. Condensation occurs due to temperature difference. But the humidity in the air determines the amount of fog on the lense forming. So to me it doesnt make sense to ADD moisture into the goggles by washing then beforehand. Even washing out antifog/saliva/soap just before swimming doesnt make sense. So i think coating with antifog/soap/saliva onto try lenses..wait a bit for a layer to form and dry..then wash out…BUT then let them dry before using…bit of a hassle timingwise…worth a try.

@nitromax5150 4 года назад

Baby shampoo diluted with water rubbed in onto the glass lasts for 4 dives 35 to 60 minutes each dive. It really works good.

@Dive_MV 4 года назад

Scuba divers use the flame not on their goggles. They use the flame on their masks to clear out the cilicone which foggs the mask. And it really does work better than any other technique.

@jamesteagle1784 6 лет назад

Washing up liquid works really well

@melisajoun1706 3 года назад

ive been using baby johnson baby shower gel to rub on my goggles. not much just a lil smear mix when a dash of water. it works.

@Balkac 5 лет назад

Hello guys, I`m planning to buy some new goggles - I`m not a pro, but I`m swimming 2 times per week (in the pool) and this year is my first triathlon ahead of me. I still had only some low-cost ones, now I would like to invest to some at least half-pro goggles I can rely on. Can you give me some advice? My preferred brand is Arena (but doesn't matter at all), price around 30-40€ ... Thanks a lot.

@gtn 5 лет назад

Hi Kral Balkizar, we can't give specific buying advice here at GTN but we wear Roka and Orca and we love them 🙂

@Balkac 5 лет назад

@@gtn Ok, I understand, thanks for the answer. Love your channel btw. ;)

@fips001 3 года назад

I feel like they just don't have a fog problem because of their new googles. I can definitely say that my spit is not doing anything to my old googles in saltwater. Nor is rinsing. and toothpaste only helps for a few minutes. Time for me to get some new googles and I'll try to keep them clean and dry and not touch the inside.

@straightfromthehorsesmouth1 4 года назад

I swam at bath uni for a pentathlon event x

@gabystudio9735 5 лет назад

To use the flame trick Use the flame of course let it cool and put toothpaste then wipe it and try it on

@alejandrocardenas7049 6 лет назад

Guys! Give out some recommendations for falling caps🙏🏼

@radziahradzi 5 лет назад

Wear 2 caps

@danayerby3658 4 года назад

rub a dry candle on them , spread with your finger to coat, the buff to a visible lens. works great, not sure how long it lasts. kinda like waxing your car. but candle wax is thicker.

@dunamisjc 5 лет назад

When testing it would be better to apply treatment to only one side so you have a comparison with the other.

@richardruns4cake 6 лет назад

Spit works for me

@TheGregg1969 6 лет назад

Spit then rinse works every time.

@nowave7 6 лет назад

Just keep a small amount of water inside your goggles when you put them on. Of course, not enough to prevent you from being able to see, but just about enough to remove the condensed water as you swim.

@dvirushihi 6 лет назад

actually divers use naked flame to burn the inside of tempered glass diving goggles, they say to be burning off manufacturing residue... dont think will work with other materials

@markthrelfall3577 6 лет назад

I think you're right YeeHong...it definitely didn't work!!

@zandermarkavo3543 Год назад

As a scuba diver of many years I can co firm that syliva works 100% on diving masks just bear in mind diving masks are tempered glass.

@MajorJJH Год назад

Many years of swimming, lick my finger with a bit of 'extra' saliva, rub the inside of my goggles, rinse them immediately, and they stay unfogged for over an hour (at least?).