How to Clean Scuba Goggles

Scuba goggles make it easy to see underwater while scuba diving. The air pocket created between the goggle glass and your eyes allow your eyes to focus underwater, something they cannot due naturally. New goggles have a thin layer of oil applied to the surface to protect the lens during shipping, which causes the goggles to fog up (as does diving in murky water or other factors). Properly cleaning scuba goggles, through use of a mild abrasive cleanser, toothpaste or even saliva can keep your scuba goggles clean and fog-free.

Things You'll Need

  • Mild abrasive liquid cleanser or defogger solution
  • Clean cloths
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour a small amount of mild abrasive liquid cleanser or a specifically designed goggle defogger solution on a clean, dry cloth or old soft-bristle toothbrush, and gently wipe or brush the interior and exterior sides of the lens. Rinse with cold water and towel dry gently. Place the mask and breathe normally to check for fog spots. Clean any spots that fog again, if necessary.

    • 2

      Use toothpaste to clean the goggles. Place a small amount of non-gel toothpaste on a toothbrush and gently brush the surfaces of the goggles. Use the brush to get into the crevices where the lens connects to the mask. Rinse with cool water and dry the mask. Check to see if any fog spots remain and clean again, if necessary.

    • 3

      Clean your goggles with saliva when no other cleaning product is available, such as when on the dive boat. Spit on the glass and rub it around with your finger. Rinse with water and repeat, if necessary.