Tricks so you do not fog your swimming goggles

Who has not gotten fogged from swimming goggles during a workout?

Our collaborator Entrenaonline tells us in this article some tricks so that the glasses do not fog when we swim in a pool

It is annoying to have to stop in the middle of training to clean the glasses to be able to continue, with the risk of getting water, we do not place them well and we have to stop again. That is why we have compiled some of the methods most used by swimmers.

Why are swimming goggles fogged up?

The cause of your swimming goggles fogging up is the fog which is formed by Microscopic drops of water.

The main cause of this fog appears is the temperature difference between the lens and the condensed water inside

The only protection that really works is create a very thin layer that prevents water droplets from "sticking" to the lens of the glasses. This protective layer is already incorporated by some glasses or must be put on manually.

We tell you several ways that prevent your swimming goggles from getting fogged

Sprays

There are specific spray for swimming of various brands and prices, it is a good option since they create a small layer that prevents the formation of fog.

The only but that has, is that you have to apply this layer several times and clean the glasses in each use. we recommend this Anti-fog spray

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Anti-fog glasses

There are several brands that already offer anti-fog swimming goggles, which bring a protective layer from the factory to avoid it, but wear out quickly with continuous use in the pool.

The best thing if you use this type of glasses is to try never to wet them or only with tap water to clean them.

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Saliva

The trick best known and used by all swimmers. Apply a little saliva to each lens before swimming and rinse with water quickly.

Better do it dry before you start swimming.

Baby wipes

This method that our reader Juan Gadea has told us is very useful, since with the application of a baby wipe on the lenses with is enough so that during a training the glasses do not fog up

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Baby shampoo

This is another method used by many professional swimmers with one or two drops of baby shampoo on each lens, you only have to wait about 15 minutes and rinse the glasses.

Following this simple process you can enjoy a clear vision without fogging the glasses during the training session.

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