Ok, I don't get why nobody really talks about this, but a really big factor in fogging your mask is the temperature difference between your skin (the heat that your skin on your face emits) and the face mask glass temperature (=temperature of the water). A good way to reduce this issue is to cool your face directly in the water for 10-20 seconds right before you put the mask on.
That works for a bit but without any actual treatment you’ll still have issues from nose exhalation that heats the inside again. 🤷♂️ I do this as well, don’t get me wrong, but you definitely still have to treat the mask.
@@CircleHScuba Yes, sure, you are correct. You still need to treat your mask, I use defog spray etc as well, but I do find that cooling of your face is an additional help to keeping your mask from fogging for a longer period of time.
I have been an Instructor for 17 years and I just want to add in my experience it's always better to rinse it off with the water you are going to dive in. Sometimes if I use the fresh water on the boat it still fogs up so I always rinse it in the sea after applying the baby shampoo or dishwasher liquid 🤙
black tea works wonders! We always put a sip in our mask before the dive and let it sit for a few minutes. Asante Sana to our Swahili friends who taught us that method
I agree, it’s one of the methods I mentioned. It doesn’t work as well or as consistently as a defog solution or just baby shampoo (my preference), but it works just fine in a pinch
Exactly my experience too. In the video rinsing the mask with salt water after the rubbing is not mentioned, but obviously you do so. This in my opinion also removes any health risk should it exist.
I bought a Cressi no fog mask, but of course parts of it are fogging now. I don’t want to burn and am glad you don’t strongly recommend that method. I’m going to try the toothpaste this weekend and order some solution. Thanks!
As a retired commercial saturation diver in the North Sea for 15 years, I can tell you the only way to keep a helmet lens (or a mask) from fogging up for over 8 hours each day is "shampoo". Preferably the thickest stuff you can find. I used to use 'Prell". No idea if it's still made or the same thick stuff it used to be but it was the absolute best stuff you could use. Clean and dry the lens, apply a 100% layer of the shampoo, wipe of the excess ensuring a complete thin even film of the shampoo. No excessive blobs of the stuff. Shit lasts an entire 8-10 hours. Now Ive retired I only free dive to shoot fish and some old fashioned spit works for that sort of diving but if I'm going scuba diving on vacation I'll still go for some dish soap!
I was told once not to rinse the antifogging detergent and as soon as some water got into my mask, the detergent went straight to my nose and I got a massive headache under the water. I had to get out of the water. Plus I vomited and was super sick for hours. Just wanted to share.. So you don't rinse the shampoo?
@amaark I always give a light rinse. You just don’t want to remove it completely from the lens. You’re adding a little barrier to keep fog from attaching to the inside of the glass. Some people rinse it all out and then it’s like never having defog to begin with. Baby shampoo shouldn’t cause any issues if it’s in your eyes, that’s the point of “no tears” for babies. Any other defog I’d keep out of my eyes for sure though. Just a light rinse and you should be good to go.
Great video. Something else I think is important, is to make the glass dry before adding the defog. Many people dip the mask in water prior to adding the defog solution, and it prevents the defog from being most effective. No need to clean or rinse the mask prior to defogging, as the process of scrubbing and rinsing the defog will take care of that (cleaning) as well.
Yes this is a great point too! I actually saw a student of mine doing that a couple weeks ago and was curious why they were wetting the mask first 😅 May have to make an update to this with all the extra tips people have been leaving in the comments here!
I only do freediving, and with the goggles dry, I dip my finger in saliva and lightly rub the glass. Then I rinse it with sea water and that's it. It usually works almost always well.
Thank you for so much great information. My husband & I are new divers (20 dives) and we keep coming back to your channel/videos for well made educational videos. 😊
The two methods to prep a new dive mask was well explained in this video presentation. In addition after all that done, before every dive, I apply a drop of dishwashing liquid on the lenses. I place the dishwashing liquid in an eye drop bottle and bring it with me in my dive bag. Works great and I just reapply on each dive.
This is a great tip! Some day I may make my own defog like this and have little droppers too, I love that idea. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! I appreciate it!
Baby Shampoo all the way. 2 parts water to 1 part shampoo in a little travel size finger pump spray bottle, like a glasses cleaner spray bottle if you have a spare one of those. I find it a good habit to apply every time because then you have that confidence that you haven't forgotten to apply often enough. Works excellent for goggles in a pool as well.
Hello guys.. I am a PADI Divemaster.. Whenever I got a new mask, I will burn my mask using a lighter but I would suggest that you use a blue flame lighter because it is easier to control like a small lightsaber and you won't get the black residue from the normal orange fire.. I usually kept a blue flame lighter with me all the time as i'd help anyone that wants to burn their mask because i dont want them to ruin their equipment.. Antifog prep before each dive is a must even after you burnt your mask.. All of it works i.e toothpaste, saliva(phlegm is the best 😅), antifog, baby shampoo(would recommend johnson n johnson) they all work..
Spit and rinse once works fine. Done it for 35 years without any eye problems. Shampoo would be larger risk of getting eye infection if you dont rinse properly. :)
I’m a freediver so take it as you want. But I burn my new masks then spit, rub and rince (in sea water) my mask before each dive. Works everytime and I never get foggy
Burn method is one of the ones I talk about in the video, I just think toothpaste or a commercial scrub work the same or better without risk of burning the mask skirt or holding the flame in one spot too long. Spit totally works too, I say that as a defog method, but again baby shampoo or a commercial product work way better in my experience and especially with baby shampoo, it’s super inexpensive. I think spit and a flame is fine, no issue at all with it, just that I think there are better options that I prefer.
One of the options I listed in the video and it works! I’ve heard of people getting an eye infection “from spitting” but idk if there’s truth. I’ve seen it talked about though. Also if you’re a smoker or chew tobacco that may not be great. Regardless, spit works too!
@@CircleHScuba Saliva/Spit has worked well over 50 yrs. Dad before me used a bit of potato rubbed onto the glass since 1949. Throw a potato in your dive bag and slice a sliver off for a new surface rub every time you go diving. Lasts a long time, Algae crushed and rubbed works great. And your own spit isn't going to give any infection. Any time you cut or scratch yourself and lick your wound would give you septicemia if it was infectious
I swear by a few drops of Johnson's baby shampoo (50% water+ 50% the shampoo) rubbed on both sides of glass and then thoroughly rinsed off the glass and skirt.
Yea definitely, that’s one of the things I mention on the video too. Thanks so much for sharing and stopping by on the video, hope to see you on future ones!
While we're talking about masks, have any of you tried putting silicone grease around the inner side of the mask skirt where it touches the skin prior to a dive. I find it gives such a good seal against any water sneaking in.
I wonder if silicone oil could work as defog. Or it's the stuff you wanna srub off with toothpaste. Once we understand the process we can come up with better solutions.
Some new Tusa masks started coming with a film called Freedom Film. I had used it in my last mask for over a year and never had to apply any defog. From training students in a warm pool to the chilly California waters I don't have any issues. I can't recommend it enough.
I’ve heard that’s nice to have too! But I also heard the first time you do try cleaning your mask it pretty much constantly fails to stay fog free. I haven’t owned one but a few friends including a shop owner in TX had this happen. One also had a dive master on a charter put defog in his mask “to help” but didn’t know it wasn’t needed. The baby shampoo DIY mixture messed up the film too. To me, it’s not worth it if it’s going to get ruined so easily :/
Spit works fairly well, but you still have to prep the mask. Spit doesn’t last long if you ever have a little leak though imo, where other products (my fav now is psi 500) last through a few mask leaks haha
I use baby shampoo & water ( exact proportion varies) not too rich in small spray bottle. I spray the lens and leave it. I don't put it in rinse bucket ( who knows what eye infection lurks in that water) . After getting in the water, a little flood, swish it around, blow it out. Works great , and I don't get someone's pink-eye
Baby shampoo works great for sure. Sometimes I don’t rinse it at all. Baby shampoo is “no tears” so it doesn’t bother me at all, but sometimes the “suds” are a pain so I quickly rinse too 😅 Thanks for checking the video out and leaving a comment, hope to see you in other videos!
Been snorkeling and diving practically my whole life I’ve ran through so many masks and Both Methods work great, I’d prefer to burn my mask carefully (once) then from there I’d just apply dish soap but the best is Baby shampoo and a lil water Super clear mask! 😎
@@CircleHScubalol, if you don’t give your mask a good rinse you’ll have the same problem I did once. I had bubbles in my nose piece and I wound up sneezing underwater.
So my parents did a lot of diving and snorkeling with us kids in the 80’s and 90’s. They also owned a tropical fish store. Our go to defogger was an aquarium product called Novaqua. It worked great and is very inexpensive. I’m not sure how much typical defogger for masks is but just an FYI for you’all.
“Spit” is a great commercial defog. I always keep baby shampoo though. More recently on the film removal I’ve run my mask through my dishwasher on the top rack and it seems to have been effective! Great vids as always.
Hey @souswes, was wondering if you’d pop in to say hi haha. Spit totally works when you have no other option but I really have seen people get an eye infection and supposedly it was from that lol. Top rack of the dishwasher is such an interesting idea! I’d be worried about the heat but I can see that working out. Sounds a little dangerous though lol
@@CircleHScuba I’ve been abroad for the past week. There’s a commercial defog called “spit”. that’s what I was referring to. Don’t be surprised when your metrics pop up with an extra viewer from Italy 😂
If removing the protective anti scratch coating by running the mask in the dishwasher, don't you remove that protective coating from both sides of the lens(es). I would think you'd want to keep that coating on the outside side of the lens(es). I give my mask a good cleaning with the baby shampoo when setting up my equipment before the first dive of the day, I then spit in my mask, jump in the ocean mask in hand, rinse out and put my mask on. Never a fogging or eye infection problem.
I just subscribed and just discovered you. Thank you for your very detailed explanations, but how to get out of the water at the end of the dive. Pauses, waiting in suspension, deco postures, etc. I cannot remain in constant suspension, for example. I couldn't find a video about this. Could you please make a video on UA-cam that includes all the information regarding exit and promotion?
Hey thanks for the sub and comment! You’re asking for a video on how to do a safety stop and how decompression stops work? Or maybe just on good buoyancy?
Just the bottom of the bottle of baby shampoo and the rest water is my go to for DIY defog. I fill a little 100ml spray for travel and good to go. The BABY part of baby shampoo is the most important part by the way. Don't go using regular shampoo. I don't even swish my solution after I spray a coat on the mask sometimes it's completely safe for your eyes.
Warning to people cleaning with toothpaste: use a toothbrush in the seams/crevices when rinsing off toothpaste to make sure you get ALL the toothpaste out. You don’t want to find out during your dive you didn’t get it all out when water rinses it and gets in your eyes. Yes, personal experience 😂.
Oh gosh lol, yeah, definitely not the most fun though I’ve had a tiny minty residue smell be kind of nice when I put a mask on 🤣 I assume toothpaste to the eye isn’t the most pleasant experience 😬
@@CircleHScuba Yes, even baby shampoo can irritate the eyes if not rinsed off more carefully. Worse still, some individuals are allergic to latex rubber or silicone mask skirts.
@@CircleHScuba Yes, anti-histamine tablets make us drowsy. Not good down deep. Anti-allergy eye drops before and after a dive may be the best solution.
i apply shower gel as defog before every dive and works , i wash it out with sea water some tiny layer of that gel stays on the lenses and prevents the fogging
You can use either shampoo or hand soap. Put the soap in a spray bottle, dilute it with water to about 10 times, and wipe your mask with it before diving. It should last for about two hours.
No problem at all! I appreciate your apology, but there's really no need. I understand, and I'm glad you find my suggestions meaningful! If you have any more questions or if there's anything else I can help you with, feel free to let me know.@@CircleHScuba
When I was a fresh new diver, mask fogging was a major annoyance for me. Moreover, I have a beard so my mask was flooding constantly. Flushing and purging the mask 20 times per dive was a norm for me, ruining my diving experience. Then I finally found a mask that seals properly over my beard, but the fogging problem remained. Saliva method doesn't work very well, so I started testing various commercial defog solutions with various results. Cressi spray gave me the best results, but I have one unopened Sea Buff in my gear so I will give it a try.
I just bought the old perdix AI and I had some thinking to do before as I was not sure if a teric or a perdix will better suit my needs. I decided for the perdix for the same reason you mentioned, if I wanna wear a watch I get a nice one. Would not wear a DC as a daily watch.
Ah yes I love my Perdix AI, so much that I bought the Perdix 2 too. I wear both on tec dives, just the Perdix 2 on sidemount usually, and then Perdix AI for pool and class haha. Great DCs!
Definitely one method I listed. Works if you prepped your mask, doesn’t always last all dive though and I find baby shampoo to be super cheap and work every time so I go that route typically now
Been diving since am 12. Today I am a course director padi and Cmas course director with over 20000 dives. Old conventional way works always and forever. Just use a lighter or a candle to burn the silicone on a new mask and you won't have fogging problem. Before diving spit in your mask rub with your finger and wash.
Congrats on reaching course director with both PADI and CMAS! I mention both the lighter method and spitting in the video, haha. I just also mention other ways that are better or just different. For example spit works, but baby shampoo or a commercial defog solution just works better for me. Lighter method is fine, but some people aren’t comfortable with burning their brand new $100-$200 mask, so things like toothpaste work very well and are cheap and accessible still.
When I first went to get certified with my younger brother, we each bought the sane mask, fins, and snorkel, etc., but in different colors. During the course they of course teach how to clean/prep your mask, rubbing it with toothpaste, etc. I spent the time to do it absolutely right, and I freaking _loved_ that taskmaster forward 2-3 years, and all of a sudden I can't find my mask(which I keep in the plastic box it came in, as well as a bottle of anti/de-fog, inside the bag I keep my SCUBA gear in), and I'm about to go to Newport, RI and then on a shark dive out of Point Judith. I said, "Screw it," and just took my brother's mask(he actually never got certified, because he really freaked out when he had to take his mask off and clear it during the open water part of the course, especially because our rather large, muscular, former Navy diver instructor tried to hold him down by the shoulders when this happened.) I wish I had tested it out before traveling 4 hours off the coast for our dive, because looking through his mask was like looking through a lens that someone had smeared with Vaseline in an uneven fashion, so I was constantly(like you said) putting water in my my mask, getting rid of the fog, and then clearing it. Super frustrating. The weird part is, I tried to clean it and remove the factory layer of "film" on the lens with toothpaste, and also used defogger, and it only slightly got better. It was almost like what happens when you get a drop of something on your clothes that you know will stain, but instead of soaking it in water right away and using one of those Tide sticks, you throw it in the hamper, letting it dry for a couple weeks, then go to try and wash it in the machine, and then you put it in the dryer, and now you've got this permanent stain.
Wow, I haven't seen anyone mentioning home detergent to clean the dishes. 🤣 I don't really know from where I know this one but it works perfectly for me.
I found the perfect tiny spray bottle which I filled with 50/50 baby shampoo and water. It's small enough to keep in my dive mask case with the mask. I used to just keep a little water in my mask and do a head tip from time to time.
🙌 that’s my go to as well if I don’t have a commercial product on hand. It works just as well and that’s one of the methods I said in the video. Thanks for the comment, hope to see you in my other videos too!
Hi everyone, I'm freediving. If you have just bought your diving mask first to prevent your diving mask from steaming, burn the inside of the glass slightly with a lighter slit because there is some candle inside. Burn this candle quickly with the help of a lighter. Squeeze some liquid soap into the diving mask before diving and rinse before diving (sea or running water), do this in water. This will keep you going for hours unless you take off the diving mask. If you do not have liquid soap with you, spit on the inside of the diving mask and rinse it off ready for use.
Dive boats from reputable padi dive shops (the only places you should ever dive with btw!!!) will always ALWAYS have defog. If for some reason you don’t have access to defog and you’re diving, use your spit. Genuinely works great. My instructor swears it works better than Defog, though I’ve had about the same results either way.
I use most sea or river weed to rub the glass till the green juice is all over the inside of the glass then once I wash out the greenness it doesnt fog any anymore. Try it it works 100%
Thanks for the video and the advice. When you wear your diving mask, don't you have a problem with your beard? Because with this type of diving mask I have water going under my nose.
Sometimes a little water gets in but that’s going to happen to just about anyone even without a beard. That said, my mask actually fits me extremely well and I don’t have to do anything extra to keep water out. A lot of people put Vaseline or something similar on their mustache to keep water out and help it seal.
JUST SPIT IN THE MASK and spred it around the glass, then rinse it in the sea. BTW, if the mask is new burn the silicone layer before using(both sides). I dive more than 15 years and this technique has never let me down
I think the soap the night before will work just fine, but toothpaste and/or fish soap is more to clean and prep the mask. Defog or baby shampoo leaves a little film on the lenses to keep them from fogging
@@CircleHScuba so after a few trials with tooth paste, I have to say its beats my solution with washing liquid! So very pleased with the solution, however I do use natural herbal toothpaste rather than normal so as not to pollute the area im in with chemicals!
I just use dawn dish soap. It works great. Don't burn the crap out of your mask. Use this instead. Use your finger to polish the lens for a minute and rinse. Then just use any anti fog. Also the key to using anti fog is don't over rinse. A quick rinse and that's it. If you wash the stuff completely out of your mask then it will fog up regardless of how well you cleaned it.
Great video. I heard that one of the issues is off gassing from the silicon and that if you prep your mask right before your trip with something like dawn platinum will make remove the off gassing and allow the defog to work a lot better.
Yes so definitely something like Dawn can help too. Our face has oils, and of course on a boat there’s a chance of oils and other junk to get in there. Cleaning your gear is important, and that includes your mask. I just uploaded a video this week on gear cleaning, check it out! ua-cam.com/video/HbrAmzTWAt0/v-deo.html
Exactly. Absolutely right. You mentioned how to dilute with water, so I assumed you weren't using or mentioning the foam version. In Japan where I live a lot of stuff is foamed up, like baby shampoo or hand soap. The diver who took me through advanced rescue certification recently uses foam baby shampoo and it works like a charm. Even better when you don't wash it up straight away but let it sit in the mask for some time before you dive. Great channel by the way. I was recommended your video about equalizing which I found very useful.
I will absolutely try the foam method then haha. Thanks again! Oh and thank you, it’s still a young channel, but I’m happy people are finding the videos useful! How’s the diving in Japan? I would love to visit some day, I haven’t traveled to any of Asia yet.
Your videos are already very polished and up to the point. Japan is great for diving, especially Okinawa. I only dived once (well for two days) in mainland Japan before, but I now live in Okinawa, where I am now deepening my diving skills and also do snorkeling and and free diving. It is absolutely gorgeous. Great many things to see, cristal clear water, very warm water, many great dives with beach entry, drift diving available from a boat... It's a diver's paradise.
Thanks! December will be one year since my first video, so hopefully they keep getting better haha. Wow, Okinawa sounds amazing. I’ve heard great things but really need to make a trip now! Thanks for sharing
They make a “silicon grease” that you can put on your mustache to help form a seal. I haven’t needed it myself but I know people that use it and love it. Check with your local dive shop, they should carry it. 👍
>water is temporary Just leave ~1cm in the bottom and just move your head a little to clean everything. Maybe not ideal, but if your baby shampoo stops working (need to take off mask) then it is a better solution than having to redo it and purge all the water every 5 minutes.
I totally use a little water in my mask to help clear the lens when my defog isn’t working well, but I’ve also not had any issues using methods mentioned in the book. I just taught a class this past weekend for example and had my mask on for about 3 hours, no fogging, even between dives on the surface and out of the water. I think proper prep and then application of commercial defog is really the best way to go.
baby soap and water in 1:20 ratio, add them into spray bottle, this is the best defog for me, spray a little on the mask and rub it evenly every dive, this is the best. I hate using defog gel, coz it is difficult to apply evenly on the mask, the uneven gel distort the vision.
I actually prefer the gel myself, but you just need to barely use any. The thinnest coat, give it a bit of a rinse, and I honestly never fog on my dives now. Baby shampoo works too of course though I’ve seen research more recently showing some can harm reefs which makes me feel terrible.
Thank you. I wonder if these tips and products can help my bikelife too. And I was gonna ask if I should use filtered or distilled water to rinse my mask or dilute baby shampoo, but from what you said, drinking water seems ok.
Thank you for your video, can you use toothpaste or a lighter on a tempered glass? I just bought a Tusa mask, and I want to make sure I do the thing properly 😁
@duprfranck if you call and ask about prepping it they won’t tell you? Double check with Tusa then if you can find a manual for the mask. I know it sounds crazy but a lot of care instructions and things like that
Never heard this being an issue for scuba masks, but consult the manufacturer if you’re concerned. PADI has blog articles talking about using toothpaste too, so I think it’s fine. You aren’t scrubbing super aggressively or anything, just rubbing with your finger and repeating if needed
I also tell my student to rinse and cool their face and hair in the water before putting their mask on . Also avoid to put your mask on your forehead just before diving
Toothpaste. Here on the North Shore of Oahu I use whitening toothpaste. Put a dab on a dry mask. When you get to the water you clean the inside of the mask with it and then rinse it out good. “Keeping your face dry when you put your mask on helps a lot”the condensation from your wet face helps with the foggy
Potatoes still work! Oils can cause issues I guess, but it’s due to the heat of your face inside the mask versus the colder temperature outside. Defog solution, even spit or potato, keeps fog from sticking to that glass pane
I had a terrible time getting that factory coating off my new mask. I actually damaged it. I bought another and took the advice of a very seasoned diver and shop owner and she gave me a product called Sea Buff . I treated the mask several times letting it dry in between treatments. It worked like a charm.
Sea Buff is one of the scrubs I mention in this video, and it works great. Toothpaste works for me too and is cheaper, but I’m sure there are masks that are a bit more delicate and/or difficult. Glad you were able to get it done, sorry you had to pay for another mask though.
@@CircleHScuba I agree but as a guy that uses IST mask all the time, it hurt my whole existence when I see somebody overburn a Scubapro or worse even, Poseidon.. 😅
This is such a helpful video! Fog is such a hassle when you're out there trying to have fun and see cool stuff. I've used a commercial defog called "Spit" in the past, but look forward to trying the Stream to Sea version.
Spit isn’t too bad but I’ve found it doesn’t seem to work as well for me. It can come out really fast too so then I’m wasting some, and then the bottle doesn’t last as long 🤦♂️ I’m glad you found the video helpful Todd!
I’m in the military and I got a tube of “spit” from a friend of mine who is a scuba diver, that’s been the best antifog I’ve ever used! I always put some on my friends’ eye protection and they all love it as well.
Yeah that’s one of the ways I say, the lighter method. Totally works, but I prefer toothpaste now as it’s way less risky in terms of keeping a flame in one spot too long or hitting the skirt or nose pocket by accident
Im having trouble with water leakage i adjusted so many times any tips to help stop ....im currently in Boracay and i want to enjoy my new mask ..please help
Oh no, I’m sorry you’re having leak issues! Unfortunately this usually means the mask doesn’t fit your face properly. Every mask is shaped a bit different. I have a video on finding the right fit of a mask that I’d suggest checking out, it may help some, but you also may need a different mask that fits your face: ua-cam.com/video/6psyyfcND2g/v-deo.htmlsi=amOmpf5IJuYxfGYL
Thanks so much! I kind of eyeball it to be honest, where I want it watery enough to go through a spray bottle I picked up at the dollar store 🤣. I just put a few drops, little squeeze, then dilute it down with water. I’ve seen two options here that are popular though: 1) put 1-2 drops on the mask on each side and rub it around the lens. Let it sit until it dries. Rinse, don’t touch the lens, good to go. 2) put a few drops (I’ve seen 2-3 all the way up to 20) in water to dilute it down. Spray it, swish it around and rub on it some. Rinse it or dont (baby shampoo won’t hurt your eyes, no need to rinse). Good to go. I’ve done both methods and both worked. I usually just use the spray bottle with water and add some soap each time i refill it for my classes.
I don’t like scented ones like that personally but yes, if it’s reef safe, it can work! Still need to have prepped your mask though with a scrub before it’ll really work well
Nice video bro ! I was wondering, does the water not come in the mask ? I have moustache and beard like you and i'm afraid to buy one just because of this..u recommend one ? Thx !
Hey, thanks and I’m glad you enjoyed it! To be honest, I don’t have much issue with my mustache/beard. I do have a little water leak into the nose pocket sometimes but it’s not just constantly filling, it just gets to a little water and stops. I clear it if it really bothers me. They do make a grease/product that can help you seal through your mustache but I haven’t tried one as it’s never bothered me much. The most important thing with a mask is the fit and comfort, and I actually talk about that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/6psyyfcND2g/v-deo.html For myself, the Hollis M1 works without me having issues and is very low volume so it’s very easy to clear. But if it doesn’t fit your face well, it won’t be a good mask for you.
@@CircleHScuba exactly! When I got certified I bought a bottle of defogger, when I opened it up I smelled it and we just happened to have green Palmolive at the sink... identical! I just happened to pay 5 bucks for 2 ounces of Palmolive! I felt like such a suckered! Live and learn.
@@CircleHScuba crazy part is when I was doing my mask at the sink I poured both on a serving plate and I told my wife, babe come here? Do these look alike? She said it's the same stuff! Actually washed that dish with it. She was the one that told me well, with what you spent on that little white bottle you could of had a lifetime supply.🤣
Yes I'm wanting to dive and I wear glasses "have too", i constantly fog up and I've used dive masks before! Always fogs up I've used the spit, frog spit and fogptuf lens solution never ever do anything I've used works. What can I do to prevent it from happening. Pipe fitter by trade so always safety glasses I have prescription safety glasses haven't found any thing that works thanks for any help really appreciate it
Oh wow I never heard of that but I guess it does make sense with what you’re talking about, the little grains. That may be something I try out next time to see how it goes! Thanks!
@@CircleHScuba Thanks a lot too man.i got the idea from an elder who told me back in their days they used to scrub their lenses using sand but it sounded too brutal for the lenses for me so i tried this.. this how i also wash my hands when i get them dirty with grease or oil etc😂😂🤣
Sand sounds horrific haha, but the salt in the dish soap sounds more appropriate for sure haha. Still could be a bit too abrasive but that’s something I may try out
Great info and tips. You left out Cat Crap, a thick paste used by cyclists that you rub it and then buff to a shine with a soft cloth. That's my go to.
Do you have any info on that? As long as it’s biodegradable I’ve always heard it’s fine. Johnson and Johnson’s, for example, does create biodegradable baby shampoo. PADI’s site has posts about using baby shampoo as well. It’s probably one of the most common things people use. Dawn is also often used, and Dawn literally markets cleaning baby ducklings 😅 I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m just asking if you can link some resources as I’ve only recently (like last 30 days) started hearing that baby shampoo isn’t reef safe and I can’t find a source for this.
Oh and of course, thanks for the comment and sub 😊 I definitely want to be reef safe of course, just wanna find the source so I can share the right info if recent info changed on baby shampoo
One obvious thing to also make sure when cleaning a mask is to ensure there's nothing on your hands when you begin your mask clean. So that means no moisturisers, and more importantly no sun tan lotion. Ensure you wash your own hands thoroughly to remove any creams you may have used, or which have may have accidentally transferred to your hands by, for example, scratching your face. If you use a heavy cream of any kind (such as factor 50 sun cream) your hand wash may need to be longer than usual to really make sure all traces are removed from your hands. Sounds obvious, but I have definitely applied a sunsceen or had it transferred to my hands from another part of my body, then cleaned my mask without thinking, and accidentally ended up with mask fog. Oh, and good old washing up liquid is also a great detergent for washing a mask.
This is a great point, thank you! Shoot, this long of a video and I still missed stuff. Who knew so much can go into this kind of discussion haha. Thanks for the comment! Hope to see you in other videos!
I thought your video was fantastic, and especially Huge thanks for sharing that toothpaste with granuals is safe to use as a cleaner. I was concerned to try it in case it made tiny scratches on the lenses. For a video topic would it be possible for you to create one on what (if any) benefits there are to different tinted or mirrored masks to improve our view of colour range under water. I'd be very interested in your opinion and if you believe they are worth the cost - since some tited lenses can be priced higher than standard clear lenses.
@@sarahwalton2662 oh thank you so much, I really appreciate the compliment! Yeah, toothpaste is totally fine. =) Great question on tinted lenses and mirrored lenses too. I may be able to do a dedicated video on it, but in short, mirrored lenses work like sunglasses at the surface in helping to protect your eyes a bit from glare. Then when you dive, supposedly it helps with fish not seeing your eyes which can help you get closer to them. This is important for spear fishing usually, and people will swear that the fish can "see your eyes" and that will make them move away. Personally, if you're on open circuit scuba, the bubbles are going to potentially scare them/let them know you're there too so I don't really know if this helps unless you're freediving to go spear fishing? For colored lenses, I've heard mixed results on if they're worth it or not. The ones that are tinted a bit of an amber color should restore some color back to everything you look at which is pretty cool, but I haven't tried them myself yet. I'll have to see if I can find a mask with amber lenses to do a trial on or ask a buddy for one if they own them. I think some of it is a bit of marketing to be totally honest, but I'm sure there's some truth to it all too. I'll let ya know if I find out anything conclusive!
no wonder my anti-fogger 'never works' lol. I apply sun block then proceed to adding the anti-fogger with my finger (which has sunblock on it, obviously) and then complain it doesn't work hahahahahh cheers buddy!
@@CircleHScuba this is an interesting topic. I guess all pre applied anti fog treatments are temporary and need reaplications. I had bought 3M contruxtion glasses, good ones. With anti fog. Worked great. But it is gone now. My wife worked as a bus driver. She found this thing on the internet. She used men shaving foam for the inside of the windshield. Smeared it all over the glass and then wiped it off with a cloth untill it was no longer visible. Said the glass did not fog. Sorry for deviation, but it was interesting to watch about diver mask defogging. Thanks.
I've heard that the silicone other releases moister after it's shipped from the factory and the recommendation was to dry/air it out for a few days before use. Is this true?
@CircleHScuba yeah I saw your recommendation for spit after my comment. Lol. Alot of people don't mention spit. Lol. Eye infection from spit? 😆. I say BULLSHIT!! Lol.
Ok, I don't get why nobody really talks about this, but a really big factor in fogging your mask is the temperature difference between your skin (the heat that your skin on your face emits) and the face mask glass temperature (=temperature of the water). A good way to reduce this issue is to cool your face directly in the water for 10-20 seconds right before you put the mask on.
That works for a bit but without any actual treatment you’ll still have issues from nose exhalation that heats the inside again. 🤷♂️
I do this as well, don’t get me wrong, but you definitely still have to treat the mask.
@@CircleHScuba Yes, sure, you are correct. You still need to treat your mask, I use defog spray etc as well, but I do find that cooling of your face is an additional help to keeping your mask from fogging for a longer period of time.
I agree with that!
noted
The other thing is if you have a oily face with the heat will increase your foggy
I have been an Instructor for 17 years and I just want to add in my experience it's always better to rinse it off with the water you are going to dive in. Sometimes if I use the fresh water on the boat it still fogs up so I always rinse it in the sea after applying the baby shampoo or dishwasher liquid 🤙
black tea works wonders! We always put a sip in our mask before the dive and let it sit for a few minutes. Asante Sana to our Swahili friends who taught us that method
Wow, I’ve never heard of that method but that sounds like one of those things that’s so different it must work, haha. Thanks!
I use baby shampoo and it works wonders! It lasts my whole dive and its easy on the eyes :)
Spitting continues to work fantastically, for many years 😊
I agree, it’s one of the methods I mentioned. It doesn’t work as well or as consistently as a defog solution or just baby shampoo (my preference), but it works just fine in a pinch
I sell instructors spit in a bottle, works even better
Exactly my experience too. In the video rinsing the mask with salt water after the rubbing is not mentioned, but obviously you do so. This in my opinion also removes any health risk should it exist.
The best is shaving gel .
Good old spit -toothpaste? Setting it on file?? What happened to the world scuba???
I bought a Cressi no fog mask, but of course parts of it are fogging now. I don’t want to burn and am glad you don’t strongly recommend that method. I’m going to try the toothpaste this weekend and order some solution. Thanks!
Good luck! I’ve heard the no fog masks are a bit gimmicky unfortunately. I think they start out ok but it gets worn with time :(
As a retired commercial saturation diver in the North Sea for 15 years, I can tell you the only way to keep a helmet lens (or a mask) from fogging up for over 8 hours each day is "shampoo". Preferably the thickest stuff you can find. I used to use 'Prell". No idea if it's still made or the same thick stuff it used to be but it was the absolute best stuff you could use. Clean and dry the lens, apply a 100% layer of the shampoo, wipe of the excess ensuring a complete thin even film of the shampoo. No excessive blobs of the stuff. Shit lasts an entire 8-10 hours. Now Ive retired I only free dive to shoot fish and some old fashioned spit works for that sort of diving but if I'm going scuba diving on vacation I'll still go for some dish soap!
Baby shampoo is my go to but I’m not sat diving haha. Great to know shampoo works so well though
I was told once not to rinse the antifogging detergent and as soon as some water got into my mask, the detergent went straight to my nose and I got a massive headache under the water. I had to get out of the water. Plus I vomited and was super sick for hours.
Just wanted to share..
So you don't rinse the shampoo?
@amaark I always give a light rinse. You just don’t want to remove it completely from the lens. You’re adding a little barrier to keep fog from attaching to the inside of the glass. Some people rinse it all out and then it’s like never having defog to begin with.
Baby shampoo shouldn’t cause any issues if it’s in your eyes, that’s the point of “no tears” for babies. Any other defog I’d keep out of my eyes for sure though.
Just a light rinse and you should be good to go.
Great video. Something else I think is important, is to make the glass dry before adding the defog. Many people dip the mask in water prior to adding the defog solution, and it prevents the defog from being most effective. No need to clean or rinse the mask prior to defogging, as the process of scrubbing and rinsing the defog will take care of that (cleaning) as well.
Yes this is a great point too! I actually saw a student of mine doing that a couple weeks ago and was curious why they were wetting the mask first 😅
May have to make an update to this with all the extra tips people have been leaving in the comments here!
I only do freediving, and with the goggles dry, I dip my finger in saliva and lightly rub the glass. Then I rinse it with sea water and that's it. It usually works almost always well.
Spit is fine, but it’s not the best option and something like baby shampoo is just so cheap it’s really worth using it instead in my opinion
Thank you for so much great information.
My husband & I are new divers (20 dives) and we keep coming back to your channel/videos for well made educational videos.
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This just made my night, thank you! I’m so happy y’all are finding these valuable. You’re who I make the videos for. Newer divers eager to learn more!
The two methods to prep a new dive mask was well explained in this video presentation. In addition after all that done, before every dive, I apply a drop of dishwashing liquid on the lenses. I place the dishwashing liquid in an eye drop bottle and bring it with me in my dive bag. Works great and I just reapply on each dive.
This is a great tip! Some day I may make my own defog like this and have little droppers too, I love that idea.
Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! I appreciate it!
100% all u need
Do you need to rinse the dish soap at all or just use the goggles with the dish soap on the lens? Thanks
Baby Shampoo all the way. 2 parts water to 1 part shampoo in a little travel size finger pump spray bottle, like a glasses cleaner spray bottle if you have a spare one of those. I find it a good habit to apply every time because then you have that confidence that you haven't forgotten to apply often enough. Works excellent for goggles in a pool as well.
That’s one of the tips I gave too, nice! I haven’t tried them on googles though!
Hello guys.. I am a PADI Divemaster.. Whenever I got a new mask, I will burn my mask using a lighter but I would suggest that you use a blue flame lighter because it is easier to control like a small lightsaber and you won't get the black residue from the normal orange fire.. I usually kept a blue flame lighter with me all the time as i'd help anyone that wants to burn their mask because i dont want them to ruin their equipment.. Antifog prep before each dive is a must even after you burnt your mask.. All of it works i.e toothpaste, saliva(phlegm is the best 😅), antifog, baby shampoo(would recommend johnson n johnson) they all work..
Totally agree with all of this, though I’ve never had an issue with my normal lighter too.
What's on the mask that requires burning it off?
Spit and rinse once works fine. Done it for 35 years without any eye problems. Shampoo would be larger risk of getting eye infection if you dont rinse properly. :)
For sure, spitting works it just isn’t always reliable or works as long as an actual coating from a product or shampoo imo
thanks for the tip. sea buff worked like magic, it takes 5 minutes and fog has gone completely.
That’s awesome! Glad it worked for you too!
I’m a freediver so take it as you want. But I burn my new masks then spit, rub and rince (in sea water) my mask before each dive. Works everytime and I never get foggy
Burn method is one of the ones I talk about in the video, I just think toothpaste or a commercial scrub work the same or better without risk of burning the mask skirt or holding the flame in one spot too long.
Spit totally works too, I say that as a defog method, but again baby shampoo or a commercial product work way better in my experience and especially with baby shampoo, it’s super inexpensive.
I think spit and a flame is fine, no issue at all with it, just that I think there are better options that I prefer.
This is the way
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I used to use Spit, and no, not the one that comes in a bottle, but the one that comes out of my mouth. Cheap and readily available.
One of the options I listed in the video and it works! I’ve heard of people getting an eye infection “from spitting” but idk if there’s truth. I’ve seen it talked about though.
Also if you’re a smoker or chew tobacco that may not be great.
Regardless, spit works too!
@@CircleHScuba Saliva/Spit has worked well over 50 yrs. Dad before me used a bit of potato rubbed onto the glass since 1949. Throw a potato in your dive bag and slice a sliver off for a new surface rub every time you go diving. Lasts a long time, Algae crushed and rubbed works great. And your own spit isn't going to give any infection. Any time you cut or scratch yourself and lick your wound would give you septicemia if it was infectious
Potato is something I’ve seen actually and I think that’s an awesome tip
I always put shaving cream on the lens. I polish it off with a clean cloth. It works for me.
I swear by a few drops of Johnson's baby shampoo (50% water+ 50% the shampoo) rubbed on both sides of glass and then thoroughly rinsed off the glass and skirt.
Yea definitely, that’s one of the things I mention on the video too.
Thanks so much for sharing and stopping by on the video, hope to see you on future ones!
eso no sirve y tambien es momentaneo.
What didn’t work? You need to do it before each dive, but it definitely works if you scrubbed and prepped the mask properly like I say in the video.
Works for me too! I don’t rinse it on the sea water either.
Glad it works for you as well!
While we're talking about masks, have any of you tried putting silicone grease around the inner side of the mask skirt where it touches the skin prior to a dive. I find it gives such a good seal against any water sneaking in.
This works well for us mustache wearers especially!
I wonder if silicone oil could work as defog. Or it's the stuff you wanna srub off with toothpaste. Once we understand the process we can come up with better solutions.
Some new Tusa masks started coming with a film called Freedom Film. I had used it in my last mask for over a year and never had to apply any defog. From training students in a warm pool to the chilly California waters I don't have any issues. I can't recommend it enough.
I’ve heard that’s nice to have too! But I also heard the first time you do try cleaning your mask it pretty much constantly fails to stay fog free. I haven’t owned one but a few friends including a shop owner in TX had this happen. One also had a dive master on a charter put defog in his mask “to help” but didn’t know it wasn’t needed. The baby shampoo DIY mixture messed up the film too.
To me, it’s not worth it if it’s going to get ruined so easily :/
Thanks, i had this problem for a while and couldn't find any good vids about it
I’m happy you found it helpful!! There’s videos out there on the subject but sometimes a new perspective helps
Spit, especially a green hawk tuah works perfect, just rinse out thoroughly in the water and you won’t get an eye infection
Spit works fairly well, but you still have to prep the mask. Spit doesn’t last long if you ever have a little leak though imo, where other products (my fav now is psi 500) last through a few mask leaks haha
I use baby shampoo & water ( exact proportion varies) not too rich in small spray bottle. I spray the lens and leave it. I don't put it in rinse bucket ( who knows what eye infection lurks in that water) . After getting in the water, a little flood, swish it around, blow it out. Works great , and I don't get someone's pink-eye
Baby shampoo works great for sure. Sometimes I don’t rinse it at all. Baby shampoo is “no tears” so it doesn’t bother me at all, but sometimes the “suds” are a pain so I quickly rinse too 😅
Thanks for checking the video out and leaving a comment, hope to see you in other videos!
Been snorkeling and diving practically my whole life
I’ve ran through so many masks and Both Methods work great, I’d prefer to burn my mask carefully (once) then from there I’d just apply dish soap but the best is Baby shampoo and a lil water
Super clear mask! 😎
Baby shampoo is my go to as well, it’s soooo much better than just spitting in terms of coverage and how well it works and lasting the whole dive
@@CircleHScubalol, if you don’t give your mask a good rinse you’ll have the same problem I did once. I had bubbles in my nose piece and I wound up sneezing underwater.
Haha I mean a light rinse, you don’t want to get the soap film you just put on to wash off 😜🤣
So my parents did a lot of diving and snorkeling with us kids in the 80’s and 90’s. They also owned a tropical fish store. Our go to defogger was an aquarium product called Novaqua. It worked great and is very inexpensive. I’m not sure how much typical defogger for masks is but just an FYI for you’all.
Haven’t heard of that one, thanks for the tip!
“Spit” is a great commercial defog. I always keep baby shampoo though. More recently on the film removal I’ve run my mask through my dishwasher on the top rack and it seems to have been effective! Great vids as always.
Hey @souswes, was wondering if you’d pop in to say hi haha.
Spit totally works when you have no other option but I really have seen people get an eye infection and supposedly it was from that lol.
Top rack of the dishwasher is such an interesting idea! I’d be worried about the heat but I can see that working out. Sounds a little dangerous though lol
@@CircleHScuba I’ve been abroad for the past week. There’s a commercial defog called “spit”. that’s what I was referring to. Don’t be surprised when your metrics pop up with an extra viewer from Italy 😂
🤣🤣 ahhhh okay I know that product! Haha. I felt like it worked for me but didn’t work as well for some reason!
Hope you had a great trip!
If removing the protective anti scratch coating by running the mask in the dishwasher, don't you remove that protective coating from both sides of the lens(es). I would think you'd want to keep that coating on the outside side of the lens(es). I give my mask a good cleaning with the baby shampoo when setting up my equipment before the first dive of the day, I then spit in my mask, jump in the ocean mask in hand, rinse out and put my mask on. Never a fogging or eye infection problem.
I just subscribed and just discovered you. Thank you for your very detailed explanations, but how to get out of the water at the end of the dive. Pauses, waiting in suspension, deco postures, etc. I cannot remain in constant suspension, for example.
I couldn't find a video about this. Could you please make a video on UA-cam that includes all the information regarding exit and promotion?
Hey thanks for the sub and comment!
You’re asking for a video on how to do a safety stop and how decompression stops work? Or maybe just on good buoyancy?
Just the bottom of the bottle of baby shampoo and the rest water is my go to for DIY defog. I fill a little 100ml spray for travel and good to go. The BABY part of baby shampoo is the most important part by the way. Don't go using regular shampoo. I don't even swish my solution after I spray a coat on the mask sometimes it's completely safe for your eyes.
I completely agree with this. You need the “No tears” aspect haha
Warning to people cleaning with toothpaste: use a toothbrush in the seams/crevices when rinsing off toothpaste to make sure you get ALL the toothpaste out. You don’t want to find out during your dive you didn’t get it all out when water rinses it and gets in your eyes. Yes, personal experience 😂.
Oh gosh lol, yeah, definitely not the most fun though I’ve had a tiny minty residue smell be kind of nice when I put a mask on 🤣
I assume toothpaste to the eye isn’t the most pleasant experience 😬
@@CircleHScuba Yes, even baby shampoo can irritate the eyes if not rinsed off more carefully. Worse still, some individuals are allergic to latex rubber or silicone mask skirts.
Right, the allergy is hard to get around if you’re allergic to all 3 of those too
@@CircleHScuba Yes, anti-histamine tablets make us drowsy. Not good down deep. Anti-allergy eye drops before and after a dive may be the best solution.
The things we go through to dive!
i apply shower gel as defog before every dive and works , i wash it out with sea water some tiny layer of that gel stays on the lenses and prevents the fogging
Never tried that, nice!
You can use either shampoo or hand soap. Put the soap in a spray bottle, dilute it with water to about 10 times, and wipe your mask with it before diving. It should last for about two hours.
Yup! A DIY solution like that is one of the methods I mention. Remember you have to prep the mask too, which is the first part of the video 🤿
No problem at all! I appreciate your apology, but there's really no need. I understand, and I'm glad you find my suggestions meaningful! If you have any more questions or if there's anything else I can help you with, feel free to let me know.@@CircleHScuba
Spit does it perfectly no fancy chemicals needed
Agreed, spit was one of the 3 methods I mentioned. I find baby shampoo or a defog for masks to work better though and more consistent, but spit works!
When I was a fresh new diver, mask fogging was a major annoyance for me. Moreover, I have a beard so my mask was flooding constantly. Flushing and purging the mask 20 times per dive was a norm for me, ruining my diving experience. Then I finally found a mask that seals properly over my beard, but the fogging problem remained. Saliva method doesn't work very well, so I started testing various commercial defog solutions with various results. Cressi spray gave me the best results, but I have one unopened Sea Buff in my gear so I will give it a try.
I haven’t tried the Cressi spray, I’ll have to try it out!
I just bought the old perdix AI and I had some thinking to do before as I was not sure if a teric or a perdix will better suit my needs. I decided for the perdix for the same reason you mentioned, if I wanna wear a watch I get a nice one. Would not wear a DC as a daily watch.
Ah yes I love my Perdix AI, so much that I bought the Perdix 2 too. I wear both on tec dives, just the Perdix 2 on sidemount usually, and then Perdix AI for pool and class haha. Great DCs!
Human spit has been the 'go-to' for many years. It's cheap, easy to use, and it's always on hand. YMMV.
Definitely one method I listed. Works if you prepped your mask, doesn’t always last all dive though and I find baby shampoo to be super cheap and work every time so I go that route typically now
You are absolutely spot on sir! @@CircleHScuba
I'm the profesional diver (30 yars)and the no expensive way to do this it's with you split....after the immersion,and no problem.....
That’s one of the methods I say in the video, spit 👍
Baby shampoo or actual defog works better but spit works as well in a pinch!
Been diving since am 12. Today I am a course director padi and Cmas course director with over 20000 dives. Old conventional way works always and forever. Just use a lighter or a candle to burn the silicone on a new mask and you won't have fogging problem. Before diving spit in your mask rub with your finger and wash.
Congrats on reaching course director with both PADI and CMAS!
I mention both the lighter method and spitting in the video, haha. I just also mention other ways that are better or just different. For example spit works, but baby shampoo or a commercial defog solution just works better for me. Lighter method is fine, but some people aren’t comfortable with burning their brand new $100-$200 mask, so things like toothpaste work very well and are cheap and accessible still.
When I first went to get certified with my younger brother, we each bought the sane mask, fins, and snorkel, etc., but in different colors.
During the course they of course teach how to clean/prep your mask, rubbing it with toothpaste, etc. I spent the time to do it absolutely right, and I freaking _loved_ that taskmaster forward 2-3 years, and all of a sudden I can't find my mask(which I keep in the plastic box it came in, as well as a bottle of anti/de-fog, inside the bag I keep my SCUBA gear in), and I'm about to go to Newport, RI and then on a shark dive out of Point Judith.
I said, "Screw it," and just took my brother's mask(he actually never got certified, because he really freaked out when he had to take his mask off and clear it during the open water part of the course, especially because our rather large, muscular, former Navy diver instructor tried to hold him down by the shoulders when this happened.)
I wish I had tested it out before traveling 4 hours off the coast for our dive, because looking through his mask was like looking through a lens that someone had smeared with Vaseline in an uneven fashion, so I was constantly(like you said) putting water in my my mask, getting rid of the fog, and then clearing it. Super frustrating.
The weird part is, I tried to clean it and remove the factory layer of "film" on the lens with toothpaste, and also used defogger, and it only slightly got better. It was almost like what happens when you get a drop of something on your clothes that you know will stain, but instead of soaking it in water right away and using one of those Tide sticks, you throw it in the hamper, letting it dry for a couple weeks, then go to try and wash it in the machine, and then you put it in the dryer, and now you've got this permanent stain.
Wow, what a story. I wonder what ended up on his mask
Very nice tips guys, thank you all!
But i will try this with natural white olive oil soap .... and i'll reply.
I haven’t tried it so I’m curious how it goes, please let me know!
Wow, I haven't seen anyone mentioning home detergent to clean the dishes. 🤣 I don't really know from where I know this one but it works perfectly for me.
I’ve seen some comments on it but that does work too! I have mixed Dawn dish soap with baby shampoo in the past then diluted it with water
I found the perfect tiny spray bottle which I filled with 50/50 baby shampoo and water. It's small enough to keep in my dive mask case with the mask. I used to just keep a little water in my mask and do a head tip from time to time.
Wow that sounds perfect!
Baby Shampoo is all i use...works like a charm
🙌 that’s my go to as well if I don’t have a commercial product on hand. It works just as well and that’s one of the methods I said in the video.
Thanks for the comment, hope to see you in my other videos too!
Hi everyone, I'm freediving. If you have just bought your diving mask first to prevent your diving mask from steaming, burn the inside of the glass slightly with a lighter slit because there is some candle inside. Burn this candle quickly with the help of a lighter. Squeeze some liquid soap into the diving mask before diving and rinse before diving (sea or running water), do this in water. This will keep you going for hours unless you take off the diving mask. If you do not have liquid soap with you, spit on the inside of the diving mask and rinse it off ready for use.
Yes! These are all methods I mention in the video, great tips! 😊
Dive boats from reputable padi dive shops (the only places you should ever dive with btw!!!) will always ALWAYS have defog. If for some reason you don’t have access to defog and you’re diving, use your spit. Genuinely works great. My instructor swears it works better than Defog, though I’ve had about the same results either way.
I agree, and spit is one of the things I mention in the video too haha
I use most sea or river weed to rub the glass till the green juice is all over the inside of the glass then once I wash out the greenness it doesnt fog any anymore. Try it it works 100%
Wow I’ve never heard of this technique but that’s very cool!
Ok my own DIY Defogger baby shampoo(Baby Cheramy) works perfectly fine to me!!! 😁
Plus I'm working on a few of my own DIY defog recipes 😅
Baby shampoo is perfect for me too. I also have been playing with blends in my spray bottles. May need to bottle it up and sell it some day 🤣
Thanks for the video and the advice. When you wear your diving mask, don't you have a problem with your beard? Because with this type of diving mask I have water going under my nose.
Sometimes a little water gets in but that’s going to happen to just about anyone even without a beard. That said, my mask actually fits me extremely well and I don’t have to do anything extra to keep water out. A lot of people put Vaseline or something similar on their mustache to keep water out and help it seal.
Great you're so helpful please continue doing this type of blog thank you so much
Thanks Oliver!
Tooth paste is a charm. Thanks! 😊
You’re welcome!
We do a lot of spring snorkel and dives here in fla. The air is 90s water is 72, we always have this issue.
Hopefully this video helps you keep the mask fog away! 🤙
I've always Hawk tuahd in my mask. Never a problem (and I dive in artic waters).
Spit definitely works too, it’s one method I mentioned
JUST SPIT IN THE MASK and spred it around the glass, then rinse it in the sea. BTW, if the mask is new burn the silicone layer before using(both sides). I dive more than 15 years and this technique has never let me down
In the video I say the lighter method and spit methods as options 😎🤙
Do I need to burn Both sides?
I’ve never had to burn or scrub the outside of my masks
Very interesting but curious about any tips of ones scooter visor not fogging up or when it rains hard to see..
Honestly I assume defog may work but I’m not sure about scrubbing it
I just smear the inside lens with washing liquid night before and get no fog at all next day however will try the tooth paste and see if its better!
I think the soap the night before will work just fine, but toothpaste and/or fish soap is more to clean and prep the mask. Defog or baby shampoo leaves a little film on the lenses to keep them from fogging
Let me know how it goes though either way!
@@CircleHScuba so after a few trials with tooth paste, I have to say its beats my solution with washing liquid! So very pleased with the solution, however I do use natural herbal toothpaste rather than normal so as not to pollute the area im in with chemicals!
Well hey I’m glad it worked out better!! Happy to hear with the natural toothpaste 😊
I just use dawn dish soap. It works great. Don't burn the crap out of your mask. Use this instead. Use your finger to polish the lens for a minute and rinse. Then just use any anti fog. Also the key to using anti fog is don't over rinse. A quick rinse and that's it. If you wash the stuff completely out of your mask then it will fog up regardless of how well you cleaned it.
Yup! Pretty sure that’s one of the methods I mention and I definitely say don’t over rinse. Nice!
Soft scrub or toothpaste to remove the original film. I’ve used non-gel toothpaste as defog before every dive since the early 80’s.
Toothpaste works great!
Great video. I heard that one of the issues is off gassing from the silicon and that if you prep your mask right before your trip with something like dawn platinum will make remove the off gassing and allow the defog to work a lot better.
Yes so definitely something like Dawn can help too. Our face has oils, and of course on a boat there’s a chance of oils and other junk to get in there. Cleaning your gear is important, and that includes your mask. I just uploaded a video this week on gear cleaning, check it out!
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Silicone and dawn are not friends. I'd ask the manufacturer or get something that specifically states silicon compatible.
Baby shampoo works great, especially in foam form. No need to dilute with water. Just wash the mask before you dive.
I do need to try the foam version. Baby shampoo is my go to, one of the ways I mentioned in the video. Cheap and effective
Exactly. Absolutely right. You mentioned how to dilute with water, so I assumed you weren't using or mentioning the foam version. In Japan where I live a lot of stuff is foamed up, like baby shampoo or hand soap. The diver who took me through advanced rescue certification recently uses foam baby shampoo and it works like a charm. Even better when you don't wash it up straight away but let it sit in the mask for some time before you dive.
Great channel by the way. I was recommended your video about equalizing which I found very useful.
I will absolutely try the foam method then haha. Thanks again!
Oh and thank you, it’s still a young channel, but I’m happy people are finding the videos useful!
How’s the diving in Japan? I would love to visit some day, I haven’t traveled to any of Asia yet.
Your videos are already very polished and up to the point.
Japan is great for diving, especially Okinawa. I only dived once (well for two days) in mainland Japan before, but I now live in Okinawa, where I am now deepening my diving skills and also do snorkeling and and free diving. It is absolutely gorgeous. Great many things to see, cristal clear water, very warm water, many great dives with beach entry, drift diving available from a boat... It's a diver's paradise.
Thanks! December will be one year since my first video, so hopefully they keep getting better haha.
Wow, Okinawa sounds amazing. I’ve heard great things but really need to make a trip now! Thanks for sharing
Thanks for this video. I am having trouble getting my mask to seal to my mustache. Any suggestions.
They make a “silicon grease” that you can put on your mustache to help form a seal. I haven’t needed it myself but I know people that use it and love it.
Check with your local dive shop, they should carry it. 👍
>water is temporary
Just leave ~1cm in the bottom and just move your head a little to clean everything. Maybe not ideal, but if your baby shampoo stops working (need to take off mask) then it is a better solution than having to redo it and purge all the water every 5 minutes.
I totally use a little water in my mask to help clear the lens when my defog isn’t working well, but I’ve also not had any issues using methods mentioned in the book.
I just taught a class this past weekend for example and had my mask on for about 3 hours, no fogging, even between dives on the surface and out of the water. I think proper prep and then application of commercial defog is really the best way to go.
I found that Mr. Clean "Magic Eraser" works the best.
To prep a mask? That’s a great idea
Yes. Also Aircraft/Auto wind shields. I like your channel very much, Thanks .@@CircleHScuba
That’s awesome, thanks, gonna try that sometime. Also glad you’re enjoying the channel! Thanks for the support!
baby soap and water in 1:20 ratio, add them into spray bottle, this is the best defog for me, spray a little on the mask and rub it evenly every dive, this is the best. I hate using defog gel, coz it is difficult to apply evenly on the mask, the uneven gel distort the vision.
I actually prefer the gel myself, but you just need to barely use any. The thinnest coat, give it a bit of a rinse, and I honestly never fog on my dives now.
Baby shampoo works too of course though I’ve seen research more recently showing some can harm reefs which makes me feel terrible.
You are right, it is true that chemical cause harm to ocean, maybe try not to take off the mask until going back to boat😂
Thank you. I wonder if these tips and products can help my bikelife too. And I was gonna ask if I should use filtered or distilled water to rinse my mask or dilute baby shampoo, but from what you said, drinking water seems ok.
Oh yeah drinking water is fine
Spit in your mask works too. You have to remember to do it first before you go under though
I do mention spit as an option. I think with any defog method other than flooding your mask, you’d have to do it before you go under haha.
Thank you for your video, can you use toothpaste or a lighter on a tempered glass?
I just bought a Tusa mask, and I want to make sure I do the thing properly 😁
Double check with the shop you got it at to be safe 🤙
thank you for your reply, unfortunately, they didn’t informed me on this part. Which is very unfortunate.
The mask is a Tusa M1010QB
@duprfranck if you call and ask about prepping it they won’t tell you?
Double check with Tusa then if you can find a manual for the mask. I know it sounds crazy but a lot of care instructions and things like that
Shaving cream(barbasol) also works, I even apply it on mirror in bathroom so when hot showering it doesn't fog up. Thanks for the info!
Yes it does! I’ve done that before once or twice haha.
boil the water off the baby shampoo and use it like a paste, works better....30 years in commercial diving says it works
Havent heard of that but awesome!
Question: Doesn't the overuse of toothpaste ends up micro scratching the tempered glass?
Never heard this being an issue for scuba masks, but consult the manufacturer if you’re concerned. PADI has blog articles talking about using toothpaste too, so I think it’s fine. You aren’t scrubbing super aggressively or anything, just rubbing with your finger and repeating if needed
Can you prep a mask that advertises “antifog” already. What if it has a tint, will it affect the tint?
Check with the manufacturer, as I’ve seen some say no some say yes
Vaseline and/or Chapstick - just wipe away the excess but leave a thin film of the stuff on the lens (both sides)
Never heard to use either. I imagine without rinsing it would be hard to see through, no?
Just Wipe Away the excess - Leave a THIN FILM on the lens.
No different than the TOOTHPASTE trick .... except that This Stuff is already Transparent
Baby shampoo diluted in water in a spray bottle. Spray, smear with dry fingers, don't rinse. It works beat for me.
I think it’s a great option too. After you prepped your mask at least. Defog solution is cheap but baby shampoo is cheaper lol
I also tell my student to rinse and cool their face and hair in the water before putting their mask on . Also avoid to put your mask on your forehead just before diving
That helps for sure to keep temps more equal to reduce condensation
Toothpaste. Here on the North Shore of Oahu I use whitening toothpaste. Put a dab on a dry mask. When you get to the water you clean the inside of the mask with it and then rinse it out good. “Keeping your face dry when you put your mask on helps a lot”the condensation from your wet face helps with the foggy
Yup toothpaste is one of the things I said to use in the video 🤙
In the 70's we found a slice of potato rubbed on lens worked well. I personally believe facial oil causes problems, bring soap, wash face.
Potatoes still work! Oils can cause issues I guess, but it’s due to the heat of your face inside the mask versus the colder temperature outside. Defog solution, even spit or potato, keeps fog from sticking to that glass pane
I had a terrible time getting that factory coating off my new mask. I actually damaged it. I bought another and took the advice of a very seasoned diver and shop owner and she gave me a product called Sea Buff . I treated the mask several times letting it dry in between treatments. It worked like a charm.
Sea Buff is one of the scrubs I mention in this video, and it works great. Toothpaste works for me too and is cheaper, but I’m sure there are masks that are a bit more delicate and/or difficult.
Glad you were able to get it done, sorry you had to pay for another mask though.
Use a blue flame lighter if you're going for the burn method..
@zainalarsyiq8525 eh, it’s helpful but not necessary imo
@@CircleHScuba I agree but as a guy that uses IST mask all the time, it hurt my whole existence when I see somebody overburn a Scubapro or worse even, Poseidon.. 😅
@zainalarsyiq8525 oh dangggg hahaha
My old dive master said comet. Little water till it squeaks.. works well
Ah I haven’t heard of using comet yet!
This is such a helpful video! Fog is such a hassle when you're out there trying to have fun and see cool stuff. I've used a commercial defog called "Spit" in the past, but look forward to trying the Stream to Sea version.
Spit isn’t too bad but I’ve found it doesn’t seem to work as well for me. It can come out really fast too so then I’m wasting some, and then the bottle doesn’t last as long 🤦♂️
I’m glad you found the video helpful Todd!
Lighter is the best method … sea buff is good … but use miracle Gold defog every time you time after awhile you only need spit ..
I’m in the military and I got a tube of “spit” from a friend of mine who is a scuba diver, that’s been the best antifog I’ve ever used! I always put some on my friends’ eye protection and they all love it as well.
@inlandbhsk8r it works well! My fav so far is 500 PSI brand though. I have spit too haha
So i will do the toothpaste method, do i need to use the defog spray as well? (Before each snorkel)
Yes, the toothpaste is to scrub off the initial protective film used in manufacturing. The defog is what you do every time before getting in the water
I use a torch lighter 😂😂, works fast and follow up with baby shampoo for the predive wash
Yeah that’s one of the ways I say, the lighter method. Totally works, but I prefer toothpaste now as it’s way less risky in terms of keeping a flame in one spot too long or hitting the skirt or nose pocket by accident
You can use a baby shampoo 1-2 drops It’s so clear and protect a diving mask from fog more than 1 hrs (Yellow shampoo is the best)
Yes! This is one of the things I mention in the video, totally agree and I do this on trips usually.
@@CircleHScuba Have a nice trips Good Luck to you and team
The team is just me! Haha. Thank you!
Im having trouble with water leakage i adjusted so many times any tips to help stop ....im currently in Boracay and i want to enjoy my new mask ..please help
Oh no, I’m sorry you’re having leak issues! Unfortunately this usually means the mask doesn’t fit your face properly. Every mask is shaped a bit different. I have a video on finding the right fit of a mask that I’d suggest checking out, it may help some, but you also may need a different mask that fits your face: ua-cam.com/video/6psyyfcND2g/v-deo.htmlsi=amOmpf5IJuYxfGYL
Nice and organized video! Can you share the best recipe for baby shampoo dilution? 50/50, 70/30, etc
Thanks so much! I kind of eyeball it to be honest, where I want it watery enough to go through a spray bottle I picked up at the dollar store 🤣. I just put a few drops, little squeeze, then dilute it down with water.
I’ve seen two options here that are popular though:
1) put 1-2 drops on the mask on each side and rub it around the lens. Let it sit until it dries. Rinse, don’t touch the lens, good to go.
2) put a few drops (I’ve seen 2-3 all the way up to 20) in water to dilute it down. Spray it, swish it around and rub on it some. Rinse it or dont (baby shampoo won’t hurt your eyes, no need to rinse). Good to go.
I’ve done both methods and both worked. I usually just use the spray bottle with water and add some soap each time i refill it for my classes.
Lemon dish soap rubbed inside lenses then rinse right before diving
I don’t like scented ones like that personally but yes, if it’s reef safe, it can work! Still need to have prepped your mask though with a scrub before it’ll really work well
Nice video bro ! I was wondering, does the water not come in the mask ? I have moustache and beard like you and i'm afraid to buy one just because of this..u recommend one ? Thx !
Hey, thanks and I’m glad you enjoyed it! To be honest, I don’t have much issue with my mustache/beard. I do have a little water leak into the nose pocket sometimes but it’s not just constantly filling, it just gets to a little water and stops. I clear it if it really bothers me.
They do make a grease/product that can help you seal through your mustache but I haven’t tried one as it’s never bothered me much.
The most important thing with a mask is the fit and comfort, and I actually talk about that in this video: ua-cam.com/video/6psyyfcND2g/v-deo.html
For myself, the Hollis M1 works without me having issues and is very low volume so it’s very easy to clear. But if it doesn’t fit your face well, it won’t be a good mask for you.
@@CircleHScuba allright , thx ! 😉
You’re welcome!
Hope it works out for you too! Bearded diver problems haha
Palmolive or blue dawn, treat my mask the night before going diving. Never had an issue. Cressi big eyes. I've had that mask since 02 or 03.
That’s a great way to do it too. Especially letting it dry overnight
@@CircleHScuba exactly! When I got certified I bought a bottle of defogger, when I opened it up I smelled it and we just happened to have green Palmolive at the sink... identical! I just happened to pay 5 bucks for 2 ounces of Palmolive! I felt like such a suckered! Live and learn.
Wow, that’s nuts haha. I haven’t smelled my defog but now I want to 🤣🤣
@@CircleHScuba crazy part is when I was doing my mask at the sink I poured both on a serving plate and I told my wife, babe come here? Do these look alike? She said it's the same stuff! Actually washed that dish with it. She was the one that told me well, with what you spent on that little white bottle you could of had a lifetime supply.🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Gosh that’s amazing and crazy
If you want to up your glass game, get a cerium oxide paste or liquid instead of toothpaste. Similar concept, but much much more effective.
Those are words I haven’t heard when it comes to pastes, I’ll google it! Haha
Yes I'm wanting to dive and I wear glasses "have too", i constantly fog up and I've used dive masks before! Always fogs up I've used the spit, frog spit and fogptuf lens solution never ever do anything I've used works. What can I do to prevent it from happening. Pipe fitter by trade so always safety glasses I have prescription safety glasses haven't found any thing that works thanks for any help really appreciate it
Hey! Are you talking about fog on your mask, safety glasses, or eyeglasses? Sorry I got confused reading this on which was the main problem.
When i prep a new mask i just use dish wash liquid and salt.. works just like the grains in the toothpaste and even better
Oh wow I never heard of that but I guess it does make sense with what you’re talking about, the little grains. That may be something I try out next time to see how it goes! Thanks!
@@CircleHScuba
Thanks a lot too man.i got the idea from an elder who told me back in their days they used to scrub their lenses using sand but it sounded too brutal for the lenses for me so i tried this.. this how i also wash my hands when i get them dirty with grease or oil etc😂😂🤣
Sand sounds horrific haha, but the salt in the dish soap sounds more appropriate for sure haha. Still could be a bit too abrasive but that’s something I may try out
Great info and tips. You left out Cat Crap, a thick paste used by cyclists that you rub it and then buff to a shine with a soft cloth. That's my go to.
I’ve never heard of that. Is that really the name?! 🤣
Great video, very useful, but please tell your viewers that if they choose to use a baby shampoo solution, it is not reef safe.
Do you have any info on that? As long as it’s biodegradable I’ve always heard it’s fine. Johnson and Johnson’s, for example, does create biodegradable baby shampoo. PADI’s site has posts about using baby shampoo as well.
It’s probably one of the most common things people use.
Dawn is also often used, and Dawn literally markets cleaning baby ducklings 😅
I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m just asking if you can link some resources as I’ve only recently (like last 30 days) started hearing that baby shampoo isn’t reef safe and I can’t find a source for this.
Oh and of course, thanks for the comment and sub 😊
I definitely want to be reef safe of course, just wanna find the source so I can share the right info if recent info changed on baby shampoo
@@CircleHScuba I don't, but yes if biodegradable I would think ok!
@richardf9443 ok phew, scares me haha. Thanks!
One obvious thing to also make sure when cleaning a mask is to ensure there's nothing on your hands when you begin your mask clean. So that means no moisturisers, and more importantly no sun tan lotion. Ensure you wash your own hands thoroughly to remove any creams you may have used, or which have may have accidentally transferred to your hands by, for example, scratching your face. If you use a heavy cream of any kind (such as factor 50 sun cream) your hand wash may need to be longer than usual to really make sure all traces are removed from your hands. Sounds obvious, but I have definitely applied a sunsceen or had it transferred to my hands from another part of my body, then cleaned my mask without thinking, and accidentally ended up with mask fog.
Oh, and good old washing up liquid is also a great detergent for washing a mask.
This is a great point, thank you! Shoot, this long of a video and I still missed stuff. Who knew so much can go into this kind of discussion haha.
Thanks for the comment! Hope to see you in other videos!
I thought your video was fantastic, and especially Huge thanks for sharing that toothpaste with granuals is safe to use as a cleaner. I was concerned to try it in case it made tiny scratches on the lenses.
For a video topic would it be possible for you to create one on what (if any) benefits there are to different tinted or mirrored masks to improve our view of colour range under water.
I'd be very interested in your opinion and if you believe they are worth the cost - since some tited lenses can be priced higher than standard clear lenses.
@@sarahwalton2662 oh thank you so much, I really appreciate the compliment! Yeah, toothpaste is totally fine. =)
Great question on tinted lenses and mirrored lenses too. I may be able to do a dedicated video on it, but in short, mirrored lenses work like sunglasses at the surface in helping to protect your eyes a bit from glare. Then when you dive, supposedly it helps with fish not seeing your eyes which can help you get closer to them. This is important for spear fishing usually, and people will swear that the fish can "see your eyes" and that will make them move away. Personally, if you're on open circuit scuba, the bubbles are going to potentially scare them/let them know you're there too so I don't really know if this helps unless you're freediving to go spear fishing?
For colored lenses, I've heard mixed results on if they're worth it or not. The ones that are tinted a bit of an amber color should restore some color back to everything you look at which is pretty cool, but I haven't tried them myself yet. I'll have to see if I can find a mask with amber lenses to do a trial on or ask a buddy for one if they own them. I think some of it is a bit of marketing to be totally honest, but I'm sure there's some truth to it all too. I'll let ya know if I find out anything conclusive!
no wonder my anti-fogger 'never works' lol. I apply sun block then proceed to adding the anti-fogger with my finger (which has sunblock on it, obviously) and then complain it doesn't work hahahahahh cheers buddy!
@@butterfly1xx now you'll have to let us know how it goes next time! haha
Will this defogging work for any other mark, glasses? For example, construction protective glasses, bicycle glasses?
I haven’t tried, I’m not sure. Maybe but I’d be careful with some of it like scratching lenses
@@CircleHScuba this is an interesting topic. I guess all pre applied anti fog treatments are temporary and need reaplications.
I had bought 3M contruxtion glasses, good ones. With anti fog. Worked great. But it is gone now.
My wife worked as a bus driver. She found this thing on the internet. She used men shaving foam for the inside of the windshield. Smeared it all over the glass and then wiped it off with a cloth untill it was no longer visible. Said the glass did not fog.
Sorry for deviation, but it was interesting to watch about diver mask defogging. Thanks.
No problem at all! I use shaving cream on my shave mirror in the shower haha. It does work!
I've heard that the silicone other releases moister after it's shipped from the factory and the recommendation was to dry/air it out for a few days before use. Is this true?
Never heard of that myself to be honest
Dude. Nice professional edit! Killing it 👏
Thanks so much!!!!!!! You’re killing it too over there! Choptima!!!!
Great video, i´m from Brazil.
Thank you!!! How long have you been diving? Is there good diving there?
Spit! It's free &works every time.
Totally agree! That’s one of the methods I mention in the video haha.
Are you a scuba diver, free diver, or some other kind of mask or goggles-user? 😅
@CircleHScuba yeah I saw your recommendation for spit after my comment. Lol. Alot of people don't mention spit. Lol. Eye infection from spit? 😆. I say BULLSHIT!! Lol.
biodegradable dish soap works the best. no need to scrub/scratch your lenses
You do need to prep the lenses when you buy a brand new mask
You do need to for that to work in most cases actually. But then yes, dish soap is one method I mentioned for defog
Toothpaste works very well for me in cold weather
It’s one of the great methods!
Just put liquid soap in the lens and wash it off before jumping in the water
Yup, that’s one method I mention, but you have to prep your mask or no defog (DIY or store bought) will work