How to Anti Fog Swimming Goggles

Goggles are a great invention for swimmers. They protect your eyes from damage and allow you to see where you’re going underwater. I use to train and compete in the pool in the days when caps and goggles were never seen or used. BUT, they usually ‘fog up’. Though most goggles you can buy have a coating already on them preventing fogging, it doesn’t last as long, and anti-fog coating can easily be wiped off full stop and before you know it.

What to do about this irritating problem??? You can buy an anti-fog spray and liquid and apply regularly to the goggles as per the directions of use. Does it work? In my experience, not very well.

Over my years of teaching and swimming I have come across a few varied ways by which people keep their goggles from fogging up.

Here are my top 3 tips and tricks to prevent goggle fogging:

1. Baby shampoo – apply a small drop of the shampoo to the inside of the goggles, wipe the lens and then buff for clear vision.

2. Shaving cream – apply a small drop of shaving cream to the inside of the lens, wipe and buff again preventing fogging.

3. MY FAVOUITE and very cost effective. Good old saliva – Lick or spit on the inside of your goggle lens, rub with your finger and rinse. While this is a temporary solution, it is one that can be used on the go.

Let us know and comment below which tips works for you!

Happy Swimming.