How to stop your dive mask fogging forever

I haven't been doing many tutorials in the past 18 months so figured I'd change that up a bit. More for the newer divers out there so apologies if you already know this. Hope it helps someone out there on their spearfishing journey!
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[@Frank-ye1ol]

Well done. I have been diving for many years. I find the best soultion for anti fog is baby shampoo. It does not irritate the eyes and lasts the entire dive.

[@vanzijlp]

Also works for underwater hockey in a heated pool

[@ioannisstavrou2677]

This is after you have a clean glass

[@ThePriceIsRising]

Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo works great as an anti-fog. Other brands may work, but J&J is the one I can attest to.

[@diverdave4056]

Well i have only used J&J for 50 years now and my masks have never ever fogged up in 32 degree to 90 degree water ! Be sure to rub a little on the face seal too.. it works GREAT

[@smacznykonsek]

Surfactant reduces the surface tension so it actually heps the liquid stick in and not bead up. I’m tempted to say that it does not stop the water from humid air inside the mask from condensing on the glass, but insead helps it to spread evenly. I might be wrong, but condensation will still happen, as the air in the mask is warmer (heat from face), and the glass will almost always be cooler. The differenc I think is in how the water condensates on the surface of the glass. It will either bead up, with these microscopic beads creating a frosted appearence - diffracting light and affecting vision, or it will cling and create smooth surface. Same as with window - when it rains, the drops of rain will be visible on the glass affecting vision, but if you lay a sheet of glass flat and pour a bit of water over it, a smooth layer of water will appear transparent. I might be wrong, this is just what I think happens based on my understanding of physics and based on my past experience as a dental technician. In that job we had to use surfactant on rubber or silicone impressions in order to be able to pour plaster without trapping air in crevices and corners of the impression. A surfactant helps water to flow on the surface and not bead up. We had special impression surfactants that we would spray on the impression, then we used compressed air to blow it off the surface and then we would cast the inpression with plaster.

[@datfishyboii]

two videos in a short time, what a treat!

[@jonkati6137]

After spitting, drop a lot of water on your face before put the mask on The reason of fogging is the temperature of your face

[@SoulMedia1]

Woah ! Great tips ! Gonna try it today . I freedive in the winter in Canada and fogging does occur.

[@martineghj8107]

Super informative video. And good thing you also mentioned burning/scrubbing the outside! 10/10

[@DanielMann]

Thank you!

[@buceoApulmon]

what is the reason for burning the ouside ?

[@MarkPrimo]

I do this same method, plus I use a bucket of fresh water with a little bit of Johnson's Baby Shampoo in it. Great for all the divers to keep their masks in after each dive. The fresh water makes a difference.

[@josh.bollen]

Freshhhhh looking mask mate! Slow mo spit was cinema gold 😂

[@ncnifrej]

I’ve been using baby shampoo and it works great. Before I start diving I put a tiny amount in my mask and lightly rinse it. The shampoo prevents foging and as its baby there is no issue if it gets in your eyes

[@kenyoung976]

Another toothpaste fan here. I like that you do both. Whenever possible, I tend to be a “ belt & suspenders” kind of guy. Very good video!

[@tamronthornburg6930]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@RickMicallef]

Thanks daniel. I like these kinda videos as you teach me stuff that i miss out on😂 i will definately try the lighter method

[@DanielMann]

More to come!

[@krisingelsson]

I have the Omer Wolf aswell and I used fire and toothpaste last year, but had to re-do it this year. But I try to have a small container with dish soap and toothpaste like 50/50 and use a small pea size dollop in the beginning of each dive. Works brilliant for me and Swedish waters. 😊

[@phouchyubeered1187]

Are Swedish waters different than other waters?

[@TheFelmaster]

I've been using Seadrops anti-fog for land based applications with great results, but when trying it on my new freediving mask (after burning away the inner layer) it was quite useless. Thankfully the ol' spit and polish still works a treat ;)

[@IvanDokovBG]

Sometimes the sillicone is really hard to be removed. I burned my glasses 3 times (until each glass is fully black) and did 2 treatments with toothpaste. A cool trick is to use electric toothbrush if you have one (especially the Oral-B ones which are with circular heads). I keep an old toothbrush head just for masks treatment. I've heared Coca-Cola treatment for two hours is also helping but I never had success with this method.

[@davidebevilacqua2575]

same happened to me. now is the 4th time i burn the lenses. hope this will be the last. Btw it forks for a day of fishing the next day it fogs again.

[@japanskakaratemuva5309]

don't do the burning thing.. it's useless and as you said it's likely to damage the mask.

[@sergunmisha8294]

this is brilliant, I have been doing this for 5 years and have not yet found a better remedy😅

[@TheMrMarkW]

One trick I learned recently (and it works perfectly - I've done it multiple times now) is the top rack of the dishwasher. Put your new mask in the top rack as part of the usual washing up alongside the mugs & things that are delicate - facing downwards so the spray wand gets inside the mask and sprays onto the lenses (much like you'd do with a mug or similar) - make sure you keep the temperature a bit lower (50C Eco Wash for example - don't use the 70C pot wash!) but the dishwasher tablet stuff tends to wash off the film on the inside of the mask and it comes out perfectly ready to dive and spit works straight away. Also is good after winter storage if your mask is a bit damp and got a bit gunky for whatever reason or cleaning up an older second hand mask.

[@DanielMann]

I'll have to give that a go!

[@dimitriosstefanis9396]

Thanks Daniel for sharing Wonderful and usefull information. Greetings from Mayorca

[@Nathan-jv2pr]

Can not wait to try this

[@NarvainiaSpearFishing]

Appreciate you!

[@4fluxsake]

My top method so far is bringing a slice of raw potato and rub it on the glasses just before the dive, works just like spit but is much more consistent (due to the fact that the slice can lie flat on the glass) and way longer lasting. Never had a brand new mask so can't say anything about removing the manufacturing residues, but my friends have tried the toothpaste+lighter method and they swear they don't have any fogging, even without spit

[@OmniAtlantic]

😊 I like your Method it's non abrasive and I love my Goggles I found them 8 meters best pair of Goggle out I ever got still in use today . 😂 Burning 🔥best for me.

[@sussusamogus8860]

Well said, lighter and toothpaste have always worked for me as well

[@OceanMan4EVA]

okay so yea well I found a mask in the water - I'm not sure how long it was there for (it didn't look old at all) - but it does fog up so do you think it still applies?

[@mrcrankyank]

Tried the toothpaste, ended up going the lighter option, way better result! Will do that first as you do next time. Thanks for the video 👍🏽

[@axaloo]

Hi How about mirror glass...is it ok to use lighter? Thank you

[@vanzijlp]

Also the Baby Johnson’s shampoo trick: a small drop on your index finger, rub it on your thumb; rub each finger on a lens, covering the surface; rinse. This works well when playing underwater hockey, in a warm pool.

[@davidparron9546]

I do something very similar, only I spray the baby shampoo and water solution I use to put my wetsuit on. I let it sit until I get into the water and rinse it off.

[@D4D22]

Use baby shampoo as well. Wash it out and off you go. It’s great 👍

[@MarkPrimo]

I use a bucket of fresh water with a little bit of Johnson's Baby Shampoo in it. Great for all the divers to keep their masks in after each dive. The fresh water makes a difference.

[@Ferrum_Anima]

That was a very cinematic spit shot!

[@DanielMann]

4K 100fps. Got to make use of this camera sometimes 🤣

[@MrCites1]

Ajax worked well, Any mild abrasive. The silicone residue is what you’re removing, as you said.

[@user-pb4vj4sl3b]

Is this something I should do for prescription lens that I plan to swap in on my new mask as well?

[@DanielMann]

I’ve never experienced them but I presume not as they are swappable and probably not covered in the release agent/silicone.

[@KurimeYT]

What about mask defogger sprays? I've tried both the toothpaste and lighter method on many masks but here in Florida defoggers seem to work the best for me.

[@DanielMann]

You still have to spit in the mask each time before using it out in the ocean. If I take my mask off in the boat, I give it a quick spit or lick before jumping back in.

[@bradandrews735]

What about the Atomic Venom ARC? Can I burn that one? I’ve been burning mine for years, but this coating they put on the ARC I’m not too sure.

[@jonb957]

I have a dive center in Indo and we have dozens of masks. We burn them then put toothpaste on several times... Works a treat. Cheers Dan, if you're ever in Gili T, Lombok hit me up. Always a free place to stay and dive.

[@DanielMann]

Thanks Jon!

[@eleanorduval8102]

Hi. Any good place to snorkel in your region?

[@Terrub_Ullum]

How would the lighter trick go if your mask has AR (anti-reflective)lens coating?

[@smacznykonsek]

Probably better not to do it in that case and in any case. Based on my research both methods work, I mean one or the other, not necessarily one and the other. So why risk it with the flame if one can have the same result with the toothpaste. I have read and heard about people burning the silicone in their masks, and in some rare cases lens shattering due to use of flame on it. Tempered glass shouldn’t break from that flame itself, but the heat may change the structure of the glass and weaken it.

[@seawolf1330]

Great advice are used toothpaste every time I Dive and I never get the fog you are right about white toothpaste, more abrasive

[@aljazmiklic3017]

new masks are not fogging because of the glasses, but because there is silicone oil on the new silicones and you have to wash the whole mask with detergent including the silicone not only glasses to remove all the oil on the silicone, after you wash it couple times you burn the glasses and it will not fog again:)

[@brotherperes]

Tried all of that plus usage, rub potato peal, oven cleaner, etc. Eventually what worked was the Tusa Anti Fog Film

[@samuelfellmann6773]

I used a lot of different things and anti fog materials. I think the best way is to anti fog it before diving and always have a little bit of water inside the mask.

[@ChainMus1c]

Is there a way to stop plastic/plexi-glass ones from fogging up? (Aqualung Sphera in particular) Spitting into em never really fixed it for me properly

[@DanielMann]

I’m not sure about the plastic lenses, I’d be very wary of using a lighter on them. Someone suggested putting the mask through a dishwasher cycle.

[@seanrm]

I have no idea how prescription mask glass is made, but does anybody know if the toothpaste/burning techniques would adversely affect the glass prescription? Thanks!

[@SpearoWannabe]

Do you have to do it every time you dive the lighter method because i always do just to be sure it wont fog during i dive😂. I first do a lighter then toothpaste after😂

[@DanielMann]

Just once when the mask is new, after that spit works every time you put the mask on.

[@rgg1258]

Thank you Mr Daniel do you have extra tips for plastic lenses mask ? I lost my omer alien with myopia lenses and i bought brand new budget myopia mask but im not sure if it’s glass i think it’s plastic and it’s so foggy i used it in one dive Thanks for the efforts and great content ! Cheers

[@DanielMann]

I’m not sure on plastic lenses sorry as I’ve never used a mask with them. I know there are some freediving masks that have plastic lenses but glass is the best I think.

[@rgg1258]

@@DanielMann Thank you for your answer , i asked the manufacturer yesterday he replied that the lenses are tempred glass so im pretty safe on applying your guide on defogging the mask !

[@mirshitin1775]

So true about the minty freshness haha

[@DanielMann]

‘My eyes, zee goggles do nothing!’ 🤣

[@mirshitin1775]

@@DanielMann Poor radioactive man 🤣🤣

[@davehowson7633]

Hi @DanielMann, do you recommend a mask, for those like yourself, with some facial growth? Dave

[@DanielMann]

I always shave a little bit off the top of the moustache under the nose and the mask always seals.

[@walker2508]

Did DJI send you the Action 4?

[@DanielMann]

Negative.

[@WillyK51]

Spit works fine, Back in the 1950's Dad kept a potato to rub on the glass, I used crushed algae and fat growing herbs from the sandy beach. They all work. But Modern artificial stuff also

[@simple_adventures]

From my experience there are masks that fog no matter how many times you burn them, and others that don't fog from the first day. I'm not very happy with the ones I'm using now...maybe I'll change, any recommendations?

[@DanielMann]

I’ve never used a mask I couldn’t get to work without fogging. Then again I’ve only used a handful of masks over the years. Really liking the Omer wolf mask at the moment.

[@alexundo2114]

I have used 8 different masks (cressi, salvimar, micromask...) and omer wolf is the best. The silicone is neither too soft nor too hard. The field of view is very good. Belt adjustment very convenient. I recommend it if it suits!

[@simple_adventures]

@@alexundo2114 I'll take your recommendation!

[@Triggerfish70]

I'm with you. My mask has been burned three times and the last time I was so frustrated I didn't care if I ruined it, so I really roasted it. I also did toothpaste a number of times including apply, scrub, dry overnight, and scrub the dried toothpaste again in the morning.

[@simple_adventures]

@@Triggerfish70 I've burned my glasses maybe 5 times. They improved a bit, since at the beginning they where unusable, but they still fog....

[@mbnz0174]

Some masks have removable lenses. Makes the lighter method a bit less sketchy!

[@rezahasibuan5089]

I tried using toothpaste and rub it with toothbrush on my tempered cressi mask for about 2 mins each side. But it actually scratched my lens. It's fine scratches but still visible. Maybe I overdid it? It's not new mask, but as it started fogging I tried this toothpaste technique.

[@Bearacooter]

How do you get your mask to seal having a 'stache? I have to shave mine off before i dive

[@DanielMann]

I just shave 5mm under my nose off the top of the moustache and it’s perfect.

[@ghassendiver]

i use soap after the lighter it works well

[@darganslayer]

proper!

[@markmclaughlin4801]

White toothpaste has always worked for me. That was a great shot of the flame clearing the glass.

[@DanielMann]

Cheers Mark!

[@mauimaxmtb2154]

Any experience with using a lighter on a tinted mask? Always wondered if that would ruin it. Worked fine on my old ocean ways HD but I haven't tried it on my sea sports mirrored mask yet.

[@DanielMann]

I’ve used toothpaste on a few tinted or mirrored Omer masks in the last few years without any problems. Totally understand the concern for the lighter though.

[@MilleAnniBGD]

​​@@DanielMann Hello ! I was about to ask the same question. As I understood, you suggest to use toothpaste instead of burning glass method for mirror lens masks generally ? I also have an Omer Alien mirror lens mask and I'm very hesitant to do any "defogging" methods. On the other hand, I did a burning trick on my standard Omer Alien Camu ( normal lenses ) with a cigarette lighter and it really did a great job! So, when you used a toothpaste on a mirror lens mask, did you repeat the process and did you do it on both sides? Thanks in advance! BRGDS

[@DanielMann]

@@MilleAnniBGD I used the toothpaste method on the Omer Alpha wolf mask which has a sort of mirrored lens and no problems.

[@joek292]

I’ve never had much success with saliva, the gear aid anti-fog gel works for me

[@bato371]

I have been following your content since July, as I started spearfishing and I absolutely love it! However, I've been struggling with my mask. I've tried numerous models, but I still get water leaking inside the mask, specifically between my nose and cheekbones. It's been quite frustrating, as I can't seem to find a mask that fits my face properly. I've tested out more than 10-15 different models. Do you have any suggestions?

[@DanielMann]

Could it be facial hair?

[@bato371]

I mean, I do have facial hair, but also, there was a time when I shaved the beard completely, and still I had the same issue. I guess I have a special face, lol 😅 I would say that I have a narrow face and I did try some small masks, but no success. Never mind, I guess I will continue searching for the right one. Anyway, thanks and keep providing good content! 😊

[@DanielMann]

Aqualung micro mask or Omer wolf fit pretty good for a slim face.

[@vanzijlp]

@@bato371 try a bit of vasoline (petroleum jelly)

[@offthehookproductions4481]

It sounds gross (because it is, I suppose) but I lick the inside of my lenses before each use. Not only does it cost your mask with saliva but you can feel if there is anything clinging to the glass. If I can feel anything I know I need to scrub it out or it will fog. It may not be for everyone but it’s worked wonders for me. 🤷

[@DanielMann]

I give the mask a good tonguing sometimes too. Mostly when I’m not wearing gloves as I don’t want oils from my fingers rubbing on the lenses too.

[@florianspan1299]

Do you use these two tricks only with a new mask or with an old one too?

[@DanielMann]

You can do it with an old one if it is fogging. Lighter & toothpaste, then you’re good to go with just spit every time you dive.

[@florianspan1299]

So your first choice is to spit as long as it's not fogging? Thx

[@DanielMann]

Always spit

[@simonchoo1108]

U burn both inside n outside the glass ?

[@DanielMann]

Yes

[@daiquiri.]

I tried both the lighter and the toothpaste method multiple times on my old Omer Alien when I bought it 10x years ago, nothing worked, still fogs like a mofo. Only thing that works is buying one of those mask antifog products (or just pure glycerin from the pharmacy), and using it once every 4-5 dives.

[@vanzijlp]

Try the baby shampoo

[@ThePriceIsRising]

@@vanzijlp; is it any particular brand?

[@vanzijlp]

@@ThePriceIsRising Johnson’s here in NZ

[@russellpurdie]

White ash works well

[@blackreef3454]

Bicarbonate of soda with some water works too, no minty tears.

[@Itchytriggerfinga]

When I saw the thumbnail I thought you’d started cosplaying🤣

[@DanielMann]

Just some new bits from Omer 🙂

[@cade8986]

I’ve heard a lot of people dispute the lighter claims. The melting point of silicon is much higher than the lighter’s flame.

[@DanielMann]

Maybe it’s not silicone as such but a residual release agent.

[@Mantuliz007]

What to do if each mask allows water ?? Tryed 4 masks, each was measured at shop.

[@DanielMann]

Possibly facial hair causing problems?

[@Mantuliz007]

@DanielMann tryed to shave before , not much solved.

[@3DLL.]

On my motorbike helmet i use fairy up liquid

[@nikola8302]

Great, can we get a video “what to eat or what not to eat“ before diving? Thanks in advance :)

[@DanielMann]

I guess it depends on the individual but I like eating vegetarian the night before.

[@skillmeup53]

Can you do a video - or perhaps others can answer, what you do with vision problems? As I get older, I find I have to wear glasses more often (long sighted) and would struggle to read my gauges etc. What do people do? Stick on a temporary lens to the inner part of the mask?

[@DanielMann]

I know some divers that wear contact lenses when diving and it works for them.

[@dougs_urbanfarm]

Mate I suffered with prescription lenses for about 15 years, and for the last 10 years have used disposable contact lenses. They are so much better, don't get as sick and don't need to be fumbling around in the boat for regular glasses once you take your mask off. Total 1 contact lenses are incredibly thin lenses and I barely notice I am wearing them.

[@skillmeup53]

Only problem with contact lenses is I have to put in my eyes......I once had to have a pressure test of my eyeball, it took six goes because I couldn't keep my eyes nor head still. I am thinking of some sort of magnification type lens I can stick on to the glass in my mask. Also with contact lens what happens if you get grit or sand into your mask?

[@TheCarbaxin]

As far as I know, there are masks with detachable lenses and you can replace them with corective lenses.

[@gymnutritoh2.02]

Babyshampoo works very well

[@leonkullig5852]

So what about plastic?

[@harambeexpress]

I like my Omer Alien mask and I usually get black gear... But that red one is calling me somewhat.

[@Gragento]

What's the internal volume of the omer wolf mask?

[@DanielMann]

Depends how big your nose is I guess.

[@Gragento]

@@DanielMann Yes... But do you know how much on average? And at what depth do you feel the need to equalize the mask?

[@DanielMann]

I’m not sure sorry, I’ve never paid attention to the numbers but I’m sure if you googled it you’d find out. I am constantly equalising the mask and sinuses unconsciously so hard to say. It’s very similar to the technisub micro mask though.

[@Gragento]

@@DanielMann Thanks, i already test the mask at the store and my eyebrows sometimes touch the glass but i will buy one anyway.

[@johnkentabanilla4505]

What do you do when you get caught by down currents?

[@DanielMann]

When? Where?

[@johnkentabanilla4505]

@DanielMann I mean, if the situation you get caught by down current what would you do?

[@DanielMann]

@@johnkentabanilla4505 Not really many down currents where I dive but you can always drop your weight belt and swim to the surface.

[@johnkentabanilla4505]

@@DanielMann thank you sirr

[@mariocinque8588]

Nice.

[@jeket743]

hello daniel you should come to barbariga croatia there is not a lot of fish but u could give me some tips for spearfishing

[@DanielMann]

I will be passing through Slovenia later this year. Can you go spearfishing in Slovenia or only Croatia?

[@jeket743]

@@DanielMann well i dont think there is much spots for spearfishing in slovenia but ive never been even if we dont go spearfishing would still be nice to meet you but maybe we can go spearfishing

[@buceoApulmon]

Some new masks i had to burn 15 to 20 times before they stopped fogging. The reason i suspect is that everytime there is water in the mask, some silicon from the skirt redeposits on the glass. The solution is to wash and brush toroughly the skirt, with the help of dishwashing soap. Another point: it is better to let the toothpaste dry overnight, before cleaning it up in the morning. Applying toothpaste briefly won't do the trick. Hope this helps.

[@aegeanenjoyer668]

I had the same issue with a new mask, lighter didn't work well. But toothpaste did, although I just scrubbed it on and then wiped it off with water after a few minutes. From third-fourth time and after it clears perfectly Have you noticed anything different when leaving it dry overnight?

[@buceoApulmon]

absolutely, i have seen many rookie scuba divers applying the toothpaste for a couple of minutes, then going to dive. Needless to say: they don'y see anything and they are miserable the whole dive. They draw the wrong conclusion that toothpaste doesn't work, when it does perfectly, provided you let it dry and scrub it in the morning. @@aegeanenjoyer668

[@aegeanenjoyer668]

@@buceoApulmon Interesting, I have never used it right before diving, but a few hours before and it dries quickly due to summer weather. Then works fine, no fogging. Seems like the trick is letting it dry

[@eldestsucubus]

Cheap bottle of dishwash soap. Blocks fog 100% rub it on lightly then rinse off before use. Had the same $2 bottle for like 2 years. Never seen fog once on either hot or cold dives

[@DanielMann]

What happens if you forget the bottle? I like spit because it’s always with me 🤣 Whatever works for you is the best option 👌

[@eldestsucubus]

@@DanielMann just have one of those tiny 250ml bottles. Fits right in the dive bag 👌

[@garrywagener4358]

I use a jet lighter quickest way

[@westonhuffman7908]

Well, I was hopin that I could use a defogger solution.

[@topcat4199]

Sorry, but like everyone else on YT, you've missed the point. CLEAN GLASS FOGS. You need soap to break the surface tension of the water in your mask, so the water films over your lenses. Baby shampoo, defoggers, are all soapy compounds that do the same thing. Put baby shampoo on the lense and wash away only enough to still leave a film over the lense. If there is a tiny bit more left in the corner of your mask even better, it seems to keep that film going for ages. You can see it on the lense, wash too much and the film goes. Another trick is to mix about 10% baby shampoo with fresh water and just use straight, no rinsing required, just shake out excess. Cleaning is great for clear vision, but it doesn't stop the fogging. Edit: love your content BTW, and your tips and instructions are usually awesome 👌

[@DanielMann]

Hence why you need to spit in your mask before diving which as I mentioned acts as a surfactant to stop the water molecules binding together. This is just the initial clean of a new mask.

[@stippystips9418]

how is your attention span so bad that you couldn't sit for 2 minutes to actually watch the video before commenting this bruh

[@topcat4199]

@@stippystips9418 whoa! I watched it, small mention of spit, nothing else. Maybe you can read minds, or are a sheep, then should go baaa yourself to sleep. Spit really is crap and horrible for clear vision. If you're a noob, buy a new mask and think cleaning it is going to solve all your problems, you're going to have a bad experience. 'Nuff said.

[@smacznykonsek]

Speaking of attention. Topcat said that surfactant reduces surface tension - which is right. You apply it so that water films on the surface of the glass (see my other comment). Surfactant does not stop water holding onto the glass like Daniel said in the video. What would that mean? That water molecules would fall off the glass? Water will condense on the glass in the mask due to temperature difference, it’s about how will condensation form on the glass.

[@musubi3287]

I had many masks over the years and the burning of the lens never worked for me. Nothing works forever. Spit works, but the saliva makes for blurrier vision. The only solution that’s worked is using soap, then rinsing. Even this only temporarily works.

[@DanielMann]

As I mentioned, you have to treat a brand new mask like this first and then as usual, the saliva in the mask and then dunk. Been doing it like this for over 20 years and works every time for me.

[@BeefLoverMan]

Fog? I spit on the fog.

[@sidl8698]

mine still fogs like crazy with spit lol

[@DanielMann]

Do this first

[@ioannisstavrou2677]

Acetone and microfiber cloth my friend is the new method!! Fire 🔥technique not work. Toothpaste maybe ok maybe not ?

[@Bro_Vlogz]

Hello brother love your content plz Come to Pakistan for sparefishing😇

[@ludigracic]

I just spit in my mask and rinse it. I can dive for hours witbout taking it of. If mask is new just burn the silicone layer with the lighter.

[@christineblack4654]

hé no one do the toothpaste thing on now fullface mask, I just scratched the hole freaking expensive mask. geez amazing.

[@AndreeRosaa]

I just spit onto the mask and rinse it with salt water, never fogged up

[@DanielMann]

That’s what we do every time we go diving but for a new mask that doesn’t often work without this treatment.

[@DeividasRoziu]

its old tricks but its works well.

[@MikeTheGuy33]

I like to use baby shampoo

[@ranyosef2227]

Good video . 2 remarks : 1. You can use Fairy liquid and leave it all night - wash in the morning 2. Tooth brushing can scratch the lens , i prefer simply finger Thanks again for the video !

[@DanielMann]

Never had any issues with toothpaste and toothbrush with glass lenses but for sure some problems with plastic lenses.

[@trustthedogsheneverlies644]

Toothpaste contains an abrasive polishing agent (surprisingly course tbh) so not sure this is really a great idea. Since the need is to remove the release agent a detergent like washing up liquid is adequate. A yellow flame will deposit soot that is hydrophobic so that will help prevent a film/droplets of moisture forming. A sofactant left on the surface of the lense could also work but needs to be safe for the eyes, hence why saliva works well.

[@dougs_urbanfarm]

I bet you were loving spitting in the mask for the camera!

[@DanielMann]

One take wonder.

[@flaviofasano2604]

Metodo provato su decine di maschere e non funziona sempre. Meglio usare prodotti adeguati antiappannamento invece dell'accendino che rischia di rovinare in modo definitivo una maschera da 80 euro e oltre.

[@believeinjesus8300]

I like turtles!

[@christineblack4654]

bough a fullface for my wife so I dont have details about it. so dont botter asking. Do I burn the inside like my other small mask??? that's the question.

[@DanielMann]

If it’s not glass, don’t burn it. Plastic lenses can also scratch from toothpaste. Maybe the dishwasher trick will work on those.

[@christineblack4654]

@@DanielMann thanks to late fuck, I full scrached it from let toothpaste over then taking off scraches all over a expensive brand new mask. thanks.

[@onix5060]

Churr

[@christianboethius8237]

If you use fire 🔥 the mask will lose it Garantie 😢

[@DanielMann]

Warranty isn't that important for a mask in my opinion.

[@98976h]

buy better mask

[@mustafakemal9547]

Love watching your videos on youtube Daniel, get your ass over to Turkey for some serious spearfishing. Im kinda based in London but spend around 8 to 10 months a year back home in Turkey -Didim where spear fishing is great.

[@DanielMann]

Last two uploads are from Türkiye 🤣

[@mustafakemal9547]

Oh nice one, do you mind me asking where abouts in Turkey ? Im back over in May for 8 months of spearfishing bliss.10 years and still excited like a child about it....Will check out those last Two uploads.@@DanielMann