Fogged glasses? We give you the solution

Why do my glasses fog up?

The first thing we need to know to avoid fogging up our glasses is why this annoying phenomenon occurs.

Glasses fog up when hot, humid air condenses on contact with a smooth, cold surface (in this case the lenses of our frames or sunglasses, which also fog up).

There are countless everyday situations in which we notice fogged glasses: opening the oven during or after use, uncovering a pot that is on the stove or opening the dishwasher if it has just finished washing. On these occasions when we are at home, we don't mind a bit, but it is more annoying when we have a hot drink at an important work meeting, or it becomes dangerous when our glasses fog up while driving. That is why it is important that you consider these tricks that we give you in this post to avoid fogged glasses.

Change in temperatura

As we have just seen, we notice fogged glasses when the lenses come into contact with warm and humid air and this air lowers the temperature turning into small drops that cause our lenses to fog up.

These temperature changes are very frequent, especially when temperatures drop in autumn and winter and houses get colder. Then we notice how both glasses and window lenses fog up when cooking or showering in hot water.

The helmet and fogged glasses

Another daily and dangerous situation occurs when people drive a motorcycle or any vehicle that requires a protective helmet and wear glasses and this temperature change occurs and blurs our glasses into seeing and considerably decreasing our vision on the road. It is important to avoid having fogged glasses on the road to avoid being a danger at the wheel.

Sports

Indeed, another of the most common cases in which glasses fog up is when we do sports and with our own breath, we fog up the lenses, especially when we practice our favorite outdoor sport in winter.

Tips to avoid fogged glasses in these different situations

At Vytria we want to improve your life and as we also suffer the inconveniences caused by fogged glasses we have looked for the best tricks to avoid fogging in these different situations:

Cold weather

Although it is true that glasses fog up all year round and even in hot weather, we are most affected in cold weather, especially when we talk about drinking hot beverages or practicing sports outdoors.

Sports

We always remember fogged goggles when doing any outdoor physical activity such as running or cycling and that we make the goggles fog up by releasing a large amount of air during our conscious breathing. But we should also apply the tricks that we will now see to keep our swimming goggles or snow goggles from fogging up.

Using masks (specifically medical masks)

It was during the Covid-19 pandemic that all of us who wore glasses learned how uncomfortable it was to wear spectacle frames and masks, since we were wearing foggy glasses all hours of the day. Although today the use of the mask is more limited, it is true that the use of the mask has become much more frequent and conscious and that is why it is important that you take note of these tips to prevent your glasses from fogging up.

Home remedies to avoid fogged glasses

There are several things we can do at home to help our glasses do not fog up or do it much less than before. If you have read our post on how to clean sunglasses you will already know that the most recommended is to do it with neutral soap and water, because if you wash the lenses with warm water it will help to avoid fogging as you will be increasing the temperature of the lens.

Another mini tip is to use your own mist to give your lenses a little extra cleaning, but always make sure that there is no grit or small object on the lens that could scratch them. But yes, our mist also helps to avoid fogged glasses.

Dry soap

A product that we can have at home is dry soap and by applying it on both sides of the lens with the correct cleaning cloth we will be creating an invisible film that prevents the glasses from fogging up. Again, to apply this soap we must be careful not to scratch the lenses.

Use potatoes

Yes, you read that right. The potato also helps against fogged glasses thanks to the starch they contain that repels water and prevents those little drops from forming.

Cut a potato in half and rub the inside of the potato on both sides of the lens and wipe well with newspaper. Make sure you check that you have cleaned them well, otherwise dirt will end up appearing.

Shaving gel

We recommend the use of shaving gel especially for swimming goggles. To apply it you must pour a little bit on your finger and apply it on the inside of the lens. Wipe off with a soft towel or rinse directly with warm water.

Special products for fogged glasses

If you have already tried these tricks and are still not convinced, we recommend two anti-fogging products that also became popular during the 2020 pandemic and that you can keep on hand to avoid fogged glasses. These products can be used on any type of lens, even polarized sunglasses or photochromic lenses.

Anti-fog wipes

The first product we recommend is anti-fog wipes, which are perhaps the most practical to always carry with you, as their effect does not last forever. You can find them in opticians, pharmacies and supermarkets.

Sprays

There are also anti-fog sprays that until the pandemic their use was almost limited to physical activity, but with the increase in the use of the mask also became popular to avoid fogged glasses wearing a mask. You can find them in almost any store, even in a sports shop.

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