Soaking mask in water over night???

[gr8ful divr]

Is there anything wrong with soaking a mask in water over night? Probably a stupid question since they are made for being underwater. I was following the suggestion of washing a new mask with toothpaste before using to keep it from fogging. It is a claer Mares X-Vision. I noticed after washing it that some toothpaste will not come out. The strange part is that the toothpaste residue seems to be inside the plastic. I have no idea how it was able to get in there or how to get it out. I thought soaking it over night might help. Any suggestions?

 

[hdtran]

Some toothpaste wedged between the silicone & the glass. Not a big deal. If you want to get rid of it, you can (on most masks, anyway), pry the silicone back a little & scrub, but frankly, it really isn't a big deal (unless, of course, you are allergic to toothpaste )

If you want to soak your mask in water, it won't hurt. Won't remove the toothpaste, though. You need some serious agitation.

Now, if you have access to a large ultrasonic cleaner, that might be able to shake the toothpaste out of its wedged place.

 

[Tom Smedley]

Just put it on the top shelf of your dishwasher - squeaky clean..

 

[Packhorse]

Just put it on the top shelf of your dishwasher - squeaky clean..

Really?
I would have thought that the heat would damage the silicon esp long term

 

[bluewatertoy]

I did the exact same thing to my Mares X-Vision this year as well. After a couple of dives in Cozumel it all washed away. You should have gone with the black skirt though it looks way better for MOF, LOL

 

[bennedc]

This is what my family does, and has done for forever, after diving...
We use Soft Scrub and warm tap water. Get the mask wet, squirt a little Soft Scrub on each lens, rub around really good with your fingers, rinse well, let air dry, pack it up in your mask case or bag. The Soft Scrub is just gritty enough to clean the lenses and the rubbery stuff without scratching it and makes it smell really nice, too. Our masks have lasted for years without breakdown and are really clean on each dive. Try it!

 

[jepuskar]

I taped my first dive mask to the outside of my car and went through a car wash. Havent looked back since.

 

[divermike86]

i've just used a toothbrush to remove most of the paste....soft so it won't hurt the silicone......as far as soft scrub, i'm just nervous about putting that next to my eyes....it may smell good, but i wouldn't want to put it in my mouth....
just my thoughts

 

[Tom Smedley]

Really?
I would have thought that the heat would damage the silicon esp long term

I left a mask in my locker in the pool room all winter. I mean it was like hairy with mold and other stuff. I was gonna toss it but instead put it in the dishwasher. I was like a new mask when it came out. My barrister friend says I should put in a disclaimer but it worked for me.

 

[bennedc]

i've just used a toothbrush to remove most of the paste....soft so it won't hurt the silicone......as far as soft scrub, i'm just nervous about putting that next to my eyes....it may smell good, but i wouldn't want to put it in my mouth....
just my thoughts

We haven't had a problem with it, since it is rinsed well. Doen't burn eyes or anything. Leaves no residue. Not going in the mouth. Oooh. Would not taste too good! To each his own!