Cleaning freediving mask

[Saloooh91]

So I bought my first freediving Torelli mask and I started using it in swimming pools instead of the sea. It got a little bit dirty from the inside and foggy. Any way to clean the mask ? Toothpaste ?

 

[Apneaddict]

Toothpaste x2 always works for me.

Use the boring basic white paste type, not gel and no need for special flavored, unless you prefer those scents over mint.


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[zoff]

Toothpaste x2 always works for me.

Use the boring basic white paste type, not gel and no need for special flavored, unless you prefer those scents over mint.


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I find that if my face is warm and the water is cold the mask can fog up. I usually put my face in the water for about 30 seconds, then add a little spit to the lens and rub it around, rinse the mask once then put it on.

 

[Apneaddict]

I always spit in the mask when donning at the water as well.


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[Bill McIntyre]

Toothpaste usually works, but some masks have a film of silicone that won't come off. The solution is to use a cigarette lighter or barbecue lighter and let the tip of the flame burn it off. You can see the stuff turn black as the flame touches it. It sounds scary but it works. Just be careful to confine the flame to the glass.

 

[William Freeman]

Personally, I use McNett Sea Buff on new masks and Sea Gold for anti-fog. I used to use the toothpaste method but I just don't like the smell of toothpaste in my mask. The mint smell tends to stay for 4-5 dives and eventually goes away. For anti-fog the good old spit still works well, but you need to do it on every dive, whereas aan anti-fog like Sea Gold will last all day...if you don't touch the lens with greasy fingers.

 

[Pinniped72]

I have a Hollis M1 and initially used toothpaste two times and then spit whenever I go out. I have had to toothpaste once more during the last two years, not a bad trade off for a clear lens

 

[Gab]

I use the toothpaste method. On a new mask I repeat it until it no longer fogs up. When I store my masks I also use toothpaste which I let dry. That way it keeps off and I just need to rinse it off next time I need it.

 

[MAKO Spearguns]