I heard this from somewhere, but I don't know if it's true. I tried using some defogger that you wipe on the inside of your windshield, but that doesn't work.
2007-04-30 18:46:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Swimming & Diving
I don't know but you have smashing nose teeth.
2007-05-02 11:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by : 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
spit good, rub it around and a quick rinse. I've been diving for years and this is the only way I go and its never fogged up...ever! The spit creates a thin film over the lens and prevent the air from coming in contact with the lens and creating condensation. Windshield defogger...hmm thats a new one. I know many people use dish soap, toothpaste, or some other light abrasive that slightly scratches the inside of the lens so that moisture has difficulty condensing. Usually a new mask takes a little while to break in so that it doesn't fog up as much. Keep hocking those lugeys!
2007-05-02 08:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by tevasmurf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works, sort of. This almost becomes a chemistry problem, but it has to do with the fact that saliva has a higher evaporation point than water and will stay liquid longer. It won't stop your goggles from fogging up, but it will take the goggles longer to fog up compared to just wiping with your fingers or water.
The windshield defogger sounds like it could be dangerous with chemicals that may be eye irritants.
2007-05-01 01:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by paswa17 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Um, I've tried it and it worked a little bit, but they ended up getting fogged up again not too long after. They do have goggles out there that have an "anti-fog" layer on the lens which are meant to prevent the fogging from happening. Some brands claim that their goggles are anti-fog, but aren't always the best. I would recommend Speedo goggles, I haven't really had a problem with those.
2007-05-01 12:40:29 · answer #4 · answered by behindblueyez129 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people say it does and some dosen't. from my personal experience it works for a couple of minutes but than will fog up again. i found it kind of gross so i just stopped doing it and re-dunked my goggles in the pool to clear up the fog. to avoid a fog all together be sure not to get your goggles wet before putting them on, i found this prevented the lenses fogging up
you could also try anti fog spray which i have also found to help OverstockSwimsuits.com has it for $6.40
2007-05-01 12:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by Susan W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
i am a swimmer and that does not work...in some cases it makes it worse
what you're supposed to do is dip them in the pool water
the chlorine wipes the fog and prevents a lot from coming up again
another way to prevent fog is to not take off the goggles a lot
2007-05-01 23:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't dive, but I take walks in the winter all bundled up and my glasses fog up. The saliva trick works better than nothing at all, but they still fog up eventually.
Aren't there some anti-fog goggles available?
2007-05-01 01:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not the best method, but it works for a while. The saliva provides a coating of moisture so that the condensation does not accumulate as radiply. There are commercial products available that also will work (more hygenically) for a period of time.
2007-05-01 16:17:10 · answer #8 · answered by jmills2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No rubbing required.......just spit into your goggles then dip the mask in the water and you're good to do....works when snorkeling and diving. :)
2007-05-01 01:56:19 · answer #9 · answered by beautifuldreamerinlr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sorta works...immidiately after it is used it works decently well...but after a while you will have the same problem
2007-05-01 01:55:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A drop of baby shampoo is even better
2007-05-01 01:54:23 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋