How to Keep Glasses From Fogging Up When Wearing a Mask
Are you struggling with the positioning of your face mask that results in fogging of your glasses? Here are some tips to help with this issue:
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Mold the mask closely around the nose and upper cheeks
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Secure the top of the mask with athletic tape
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Wear the mask high and put the glasses over the top of the mask
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Clean lenses with soap and water, rinse, and air dry (remember to rinse hands properly as well)
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A tissue folded a few times inside the mask, and folded out over the top
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Twist the ear band elastic into an “X”
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Anti-fog products that can be applied to the lenses *
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Permanent anti-fog coatings applied by manufacturers *
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What You Should Avoid Doing:
You might have seen different at-home solutions on the internet for how to keep glasses from fogging up when wearing a mask, but there are some “tricks” that are circulating on the internet that could actually cause damage to your lenses. Here’s what you should avoid doing:
- Do not spit on your lenses. This is not effective and it actually increases the spread of germs and bacteria. Not to mention that it’s gross.
- Do not clean with toothpaste. Toothpaste can have grainy substances mixed in, such as baking soda, that can cause abrasions on your lenses making it more difficult to see.
- Do not clean with baby shampoo. While baby shampoo is gentle, we do not recommend using this on your glasses. It could create a film or leave a residue that inhibits your vision.
- Do not clean with vinegar. Although this is an excellent cleaner for glass dishes or cups, it’s not a recommended cleaning solution for your prescription eyeglasses. Vinegar has a high acid-content, which could strip away the coating on your lenses rendering your glasses useless because you will not be able to see through them anymore.
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