Scuba Mask Care - Mask Defogging Techniques and tips on how to take care of your mask

Home Page Scuba Mask Care Updated on: 22^nd November 2010

Scuba Mask Care Guide

Scuba Mask Defogging Techniques and other useful tips on how to maintain your scuba diving mask to last you for many years of scuba snorkeling adventures

When you buy a new scuba diving mask, the faceplate will contain a protective coating for the rubber or silicone skirting which is as a result of the manufacturing process.

It is important that this substance is removed before first using the dive mask, or else this coating will form condensation on the faceplate whilst scuba or snorkeling and will continue to fog up your scuba diving mask during every use.

Trust me scuba diving or snorkeling with a fogging scuba mask can be extremely irritating. It will definitely diminish your scuba or snorkeling experience.

There are several ways to remove this coating. Gently rubbing a non, gel tooth paste should do the job. Also using a washing liquid mixed with some sugar works fine to remove this substance. However there are several great mask defogger solutions out there.

I really recommend the Mcnett Mask defogger solutions. You can use it before using your new scuba diving mask and continually use it before every dive.

I find that this solution works extremely well. In fact it is like an extension of the scuba diving mask just like the snorkel, I always store it away in my scuba gear bag. Basically, just place a couple of drops on the lenses and rub around and rinse off the mask defogger solution thoroughly so as not to enter your eyes.

A friend of mine had recently gave up on a great scuba diving mask as he thought that it was somehow defective because it was continuously fogging for him. In fact he had already bought himself a replacement. I later found out that he did not clean the mask from the coating left during the manufacturing process.

The fogging problem for this scuba diving mask was simply resolved by applying a few drops of Mcnett Super Sea Drops Mask Defogger on each lens. He later told me that his mask stopped fogging up and now uses the solution continuously before each dive.

The next technique, I usually use after not wearing the scuba diving mask for a prolonged period of time. Rub a non, gel tooth paste around the lenses.

Just use a small amount of toothpaste as it may get within the seals and will therefore be hard to rinse out. Leave it for 5 minutes and rinse thoroughly making sure that no residue of toothpaste remains as this will sting your eyes when wearing your scuba diving mask under water.

You can then later use the scuba dive mask defogger solution before entering the water. This will guarantee that your scuba diving mask will not fog up on you through out your dive.

There you have it, by following the above scuba diving mask defogging techniques your diving mask should provide you with enhanced underwater sight seeing experiences.

Scuba mask care – Tips on maintaining your dive mask

There are 3 basic scuba mask maintenance procedures which should be used in all diving/snorkeling equipment.

Rinse thoroughly with freshwater after each use – After you have used your mask in saltwater, it should be soaked for several minutes in warm freshwater to prevent the build up of salt crystals which could damage the seals of your scuba diving mask. A rinse with freshwater will eliminate contaminants and corrosion.

Avoid leaving your mask in direct sunlight – Exposing your scuba diving mask for extensive periods under the rays from the sun, will eventually deteriorate any neoprene and silicone products.

Store in a dry cool place – It is important that you dry your mask before storing it. Do not leave you equipment wet in a closed environment like your scuba gear bag. Also take care to store your silicone mask away from black rubber products to prevent staining of silicone.

By following the above scuba mask care procedures, you can be rest assured that your mask will last you for several more years of scuba snorkeling adventures.