Goggle Fogging

Spokane_Al

I wear Aqua Sphere goggles and have always liked them very much. However, at a point in their lifespan they begin fogging up and no matter what I use or do, it is a loosing battle and I end up replacing what are otherwise, serviceable goggles.

 

Being a frugal kind of a guy, this disturbs me greatly.

 

What do you do or use to prevent and/or stop goggle fogging?

 

Thanks.

Norton

Spit 'n rinse works for me.

Spokane_Al

@Bill, I also do the spit and rinse while at the pool. However, once the goggles begin fogging, the spit and rinse process will no longer even allow me to make it to the other side of a 25 yard pool before the fogging begins again.

I also use the lens anti fogger that came with the goggles and have tried washing the goggles thoroughly with both dishwashing soap and hand soap. And once again I get almost 25 yards before the fogging sets in and I am basically swimming blind from that point forward.

kmepham

I have been having the same problem with the Aquasphere Vistas I use for training (I keep a new set for races). I tried all the same things you did, plus toothpaste which someone had suggested, with the same results - blind after 25 yards. What I've tried lately that seems to work is to buff the lenses with a dry towel immediately after each swim, and again before each swim before I apply the antifog solution. This has reduced fogging to a minimum.

Leigh Boyle

also using the Vista's and it's the same thing- blind in 100 yds no matter what buffing, anti-fog stuff I do. What gives!?

I thought it was just warm water and full suit overheating?

chuckg

@Al - I was a rescue swimmer when I was in the service. We would go from warm/hot environments into cool or cold places all the time. We used toothpaste to help with fogging. It seemed to work for me pretty good (smear it on, rinse is off, good to go). Now I just swim with goggles and spit. Anyway, something else for you to try. Good luck.

gedpayne

Try Johnson & johnson's baby shampoo, the no tears kind. Works every time without any problems. Just smear some on (enough to fit the top of your finger) and dunk a few times. It has always worked and if it gets in your eyes, it does not sting. I just keep one of the small travel bottles in my gear bag.

Michele Cellai

As a scuba diver, I have found that the trick with any of the anti-fog products, tooth paste, baby shampoo, even saliva is to avoid rinsing away every last bit. i.e. When I use baby shampoo I put a small amount of water in the goggle and shake around, do this 2 or 3 times until majority of foaming ceases then don't touch the lens, put it on and go. It has also helped to last longer that I no longer touch the interior of the goggle. I put them back in the protective case as soon as I am done, hang them over a towel on the bar to dry with cups facing down when I get home, then back in the case until next swim.