Since the mask requirement, many people who wear glasses complain of the same problem: fogged glasses. These life hacks can help.
Wearing a mouth guard is essential in times of the corona pandemic. For those who wear glasses, masks are a challenge. Especially in the cold season, glasses tend to fog up, especially when you come out of the cold and enter a warm room. This is due to the large temperature difference and the associated condensation that forms on the glass. A mask intensifies the white fog on the glasses through the air breathed in. Simple tricks help you to keep track of things.
Anti-fog spray or cloth
Anyone who regularly struggles with fogged glasses should get an anti-fog spray. You can buy it online and from many opticians. The spray is sprayed onto both sides of the glasses and then distributed thoroughly with a soft cloth. Once applied, the spray prevents the lenses from fogging up for up to 72 hours. Then you have to repeat the process.
Wearers of glasses with anti-fog cloths get a similar result. The microfibre cloths contain a special impregnation that ensures a long-lasting anti-fogging effect.
Fold the top quarter of the mask
If you don't have an anti-fog spray or cloth to hand quickly, you can turn the upper quarter of the mask inward instead. This means that the air escapes to the side and the lenses are significantly less foggy. Important: When folding, make sure that the mask still covers your nose and mouth.
Exhale downward (flute breathing)
So-called flute breathing, a breathing technique that is used when playing wind instruments, is also helpful. The air should not escape in all directions, but specifically downwards. In the beginning the technique needs a little practice. But over time you notice that the lenses hardly tarnish.
Wear a mask under your glasses
The tip to wear the mask tightly under the glasses has been on everyone's lips since the mask requirement began. Protective masks with a metal bracket that can be adapted to the shape of the nose are helpful. The basic rule here is: the closer the mask is to the face, the less air can escape upwards.
Push the glasses down a little
In addition, it helps to wear the glasses a little further down. This allows the air to circulate and the lenses fog up less.