How to Prevent Swimming Goggles From Getting Fogged

Swimming goggles provide a great deal of protection to the eyes from dirty or chlorinated water when diving or swimming with eyes open. Unfortunately, the goggles fog easily due to the temperature difference between the water on the exterior portion of the lens and the body heat coming from the eyes behind the lens. The key to trouble-free swimming with the use of such swimming goggles is to equalize the temperature on both sides of the lens before wearing.

Things You'll Need

  • Baby shampoo
  • Wash basin or sink
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill wash basin or sink with water until full enough that the goggles can be completely submerged. Add five to six drops of baby shampoo to the water while it is filling, as baby shampoo will produce a light film on both sides of the lens which will help to prevent fogging. Submerge goggles into the soapy water for one or two minutes, then rinse lightly and allow to air dry.

    • 2

      Transport goggles in a case to prevent direct exposure to sunlight which would excessively heat the goggles, causing problems with unnecessary fogging when ready to use.

    • 3

      Submerge the goggles into the water in which they will be used at the swimming location and allow them to remain submerged for at least two to five minutes. Remove them from the water and shake all water droplets from them before putting them on.