How to Prevent Glasses From Fogging Up on Ski Hills

Foggy lenses can be a hinderance when skiing.

Downhill skiing takes a lot of concentration and visual awareness. The warmth and moisture of your own body can cause fog condensation to form on your goggles or glasses lenses. Foggy goggles and glasses impair vision and can be frustrating and dangerous.

Things You'll Need

• Anti-fog cleaner
• Anti-fog cloths
• Shaving cream
• Baby shampoo

Instructions

1. Try baby shampoo. Rub a few drops of baby shampoo in a circular motion on the front and back of your lenses and rinse with warm water. Allow lenses to air dry.

2. Use an anti-fog cleaner on the front and back of lenses. Anti-fog cleaners can be purchased in spray, liquid or paste form. This type of coating can be purchased at most retail or sporting good stores and needs to be reapplied each time you go skiing.

3. Wipe the front and back of your lenses with an anti-fog cloth. Similar to anti-fog cleaners, anti-fog cloths contain a coating that helps keep fog from forming on your lenses.

4. Apply shaving cream to both sides of your lenses. Rub the cream in circles onto the lenses and rinse with warm water and allow them to air dry. This prevents fog from forming on some lenses.

5. Keep moving. Fog forms on your lenses while skiing if you stand still in one place for too long.

6. Keep your mouth and nose covered. By limiting your exhaled warm breath, you will help keep moisture and fog from forming on your lenses.

Tips & Warnings

• If fog forms on your lenses, pull your goggles or glasses away from your face for a moment and the lenses should clear up quickly.

• Some kinds of cleaners are not compatible with certain lens materials and should be avoided. Check with your eye care professional to see what is recommended for your specific lens type.

References

• "Backpacker": How Can I Keep My Glasses Fog Free?

Resources

• Fitness Gadgets: Anti-Fog Ski Goggles
• Skiing Revealed: Ski Goggles