How to stop glasses fogging up with a face mask
Wearing a mask keeps you safe during the pandemic, but it come with its own set of challenges. And, one of the biggest drawbacks of wearing a mask is how much your glasses fog up and affect your vision. Taking off your glasses to wipe them clean each time it fogs up is not only frustrating, but it can also increase the risk of infection.
Twist your mask strings.
From the side, once you twist it, the strings will look like the figure eight. This is great for stopping fogging because it redirects your breath by putting slight downward pressure on the top part of the mask.
If you wash your glasses with soap, this creates a thin film on your lenses which limits fogging. Use a fragrance-free soap and mix it with warm water. Put your glasses in it and let it air dry. When you wear your glasses next, soap molecules on your lenses should block fogging.
Use tissues.
You can put a tissue under the top part of the mask.
Change the position of your masks and glasses.
A.Put glasses in the water. |
B.Wash your glasses with soap. |
C.It will help catch air and damp, keeping your glasses free of fog. |
D.So the key is to prevent or minimize fogging due to face masks. |
E.Cover your chin with masks to prevent need for repositioning when talking. |
F.Though, it’s worth noting that it does create a slight gap between the mask and your face. |
G.Pull up your mask and draw your glasses down, blocking your breath from rising upwards. |