Anti-Fogging Treatments for New Masks. (a comparison of techniques)

[johndiver999]

Why the oil?

 

[-JD-]

Why the oil?

There have been multiple reports of the ammonia damaging hard-plastics (like buckles) causing their failure. The oil seemed very effective at preventing the evaporation of the ammonia and therefore protecting the external plastics from exposure and damage.

 

[stuartv]

Have you had any issues with the silicone melting or degrading from putting it in the dishwasher? Even though I never use the heat dry function and always open it to air dry as soon as the finished washing light comes on, the stuff I out in the dishwasher are extremely hot when the wash is over.
Finally had to replace my 14 year old mask and need to get the new one prepped for a trip.

I have not. But, that is no guarantee of future performance...

 

[johndiver999]

silicone rubber is extremely stable and heat tolerant. from one listing:

• HEAT RESISTANT & SAFE - Our 100% BPA Free food-grade Silicone pot holders are heat resistant up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit to safely shield hands from the heat while cooking and handling hot pans and bakeware.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Rusty,

I good with what you say, but then I put my sweaty face into the mask.

I have to find a way to visualize this...

Don’t put your face in the mask, just ‘huff’ your most breath on it and see where it fogs or doesn’t fog.

 

[chillyinCanada]

Don’t put your face in the mask, just ‘huff’ your most breath on it and see where it fogs or doesn’t fog.

Sorry Rusty,
I gather that you hadn't heard:

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[Rusty Shackleford]

I was not aware. Sorry to hear that.

 

[stuartv]

Well, damn! I had no idea.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

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