Glasses fogging wearing face mask

[quintain]

Hi again..I know this subject is well discussed BUT does anyone have an up to date practical/commonsense answer on how to stop glasses fogging when wearing a face mask.
How can I enter my workshop and put on a face mask and safety glasses knowing that with no more 'piffling about' I will avoid my glassed fogging up.
At my very young age, ( BTW wasn't it marvellous when W Churchill returned as Prime Minister) I have safety glasses, face mask and ear buds hanging immediately available when I enter my hobby woodworking shop.
I accept that, perhaps every 3 or 4 or 5 days I may have to apply something to the glasses lens to avoid the fogging up.
I welcome any and all advice.

 

[Amplidyne]

I've been wearing one similar to this. Can't remember the exact model without going and looking.
https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/d/b00046880/
The vent is at the bottom, so it doesn't fog up my specs.
Comfortable mask as well as doing a good job.

 

[JOG]

I've been wearing one similar to this. Can't remember the exact model without going and looking.
https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/d/b00046880/
The vent is at the bottom, so it doesn't fog up my specs.
Comfortable mask as well as doing a good job.

The mask you suggest together with a face visor is a good solution.

I have varifocals and I really struggle with full face masks. But, as I get older I appreciate more the importance of PPE and I wear them to get my children into the habit of “safety first”!

 

[Sideways]

Anti mist spray for motorcycle visors should work. The cheap alternative is a drop of undiluted washing.up liquid, rubbed on your lenses and then buffed until dry with a soft cloth.
Best is a face shield with enough air movement that you don't fog up.

 

[MikeJhn]

As a child out in the snow my Father would rub a cut potato onto the inside of my googles to stop them misting up, as far as I remember it worked.

 

[Cozzer]

As a child out in the snow my Father would rub a cut potato onto the inside of my googles to stop them misting up, as far as I remember it worked.

..."onto the inside of my googles...."?

Childline, mate....
0800....

 

[Chubber]

Having faffed about for ages I now use one of these

Site SHE119 Face Shield Clear (6540D) from Screwfix.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-she...VK5BQBh0hjDQ_EAQYASABEgLGivD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Not expensive .

Do you suffer from FAFFAs syndrome? Common ailment of men in sheds, apparently.

(F*** About For F***ing Ages)

 

[Sachakins]

I use one of the Bionic face mask and a 3m Stealth face mask.
The Bionic comes in a few varieties, mine is the polycarbonate anti fog version. This type

https://www.safetysupplies.co.uk/pr...shields/honeywell-bionic-1011624-face-shield/

 

[Chubber]

I use one of the Bionic face mask and a 3m Stealth face mask.
The Bionic comes in a few varieties, mine is the polycarbonate anti fog version. This type

https://www.safetysupplies.co.uk/pr...shields/honeywell-bionic-1011624-face-shield/

Th'as an awfie lot o' SLW tokens!!

 

[Amplidyne]

The mask you suggest together with a face visor is a good solution.

I have varifocals and I really struggle with full face masks. But, as I get older I appreciate more the importance of PPE and I wear them to get my children into the habit of “safety first”!

Yes, I wear varifocals. I wear the mask regularly with either a visor or goggles. Works well. Visor is hopeless with no mask.
Like you I wear PPE most of the time I'm actually doing something these days. Mostly I've just learned my lesson!

 

[Agent_zed]

My respirators tend to be ok, I find it is the single use dust mask types that allow air to blow up under my safety specs. In this case I get some micro-pore or even just masking tape. rip a short strip and stick it a few times on my trousers to reduce the tack (you want it just to hold but not to require extreme force to remove) and then just stick the mask to my face over the bridge of my nose.

If you are careful it can be release and reused if you take the mask off for a bit.

 

[Beau]

I've been using these https://www.toolstation.com/moldex-2405-ffp2-classic-valved-disposable-face-mask/p74348 for many years. The valve directs the expelled air down so it doesn't mist up your glasses. There are lots of similar style masks so find one that's a good fit for you

 

[quintain]

Having faffed about for ages I now use one of these

Site SHE119 Face Shield Clear (6540D) from Screwfix.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-she...VK5BQBh0hjDQ_EAQYASABEgLGivD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Not expensive .

Do you suffer from FAFFAs syndrome? Common ailment of men in sheds, apparently.

(F*** About For F***ing Ages)

Yes FAFFAs appears to be my middle name...thank you for the explanation.

 

[JOG]

Having faffed about for ages I now use one of these

Site SHE119 Face Shield Clear (6540D) from Screwfix.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/site-she...VK5BQBh0hjDQ_EAQYASABEgLGivD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Not expensive .

Do you suffer from FAFFAs syndrome? Common ailment of men in sheds, apparently.

(F*** About For F***ing Ages)

This with a mask is the best solution for me!

Let the FAFFA continue!!!

 

[ThornOfCamorr]

I use this mask. No problems. Can wear it for hours. https://www.toolstation.com/jsp-force8-mask-with-p3-presstocheck-filters/p80177

The trick is to not have air escape in the side of the mask blowing upwards towards your googles.

 

[Bristol_Rob]

https://www.bolle-safety.com/gb/safety/protective-eyewear/safety-glasses/

I bought mine from Boots with a prescription.

Look for the wrap round model with vents.

I used to have the version without vents and they steamed up all the time.

My current pair are wonderful and work as you'd hope.

 

[Inspector]

If by mask you mean a rubber/silicon with cartridges or filters and not a disposable paper/fabric/spun media mask it means the mask isn't fitting correctly and your breath is pushing past the bridge of your nose. You need to get a properly fitted mask or when you inhale you are sucking in dust. A different brand, size or even the way you put it on will stop the fogging. One size does not fit all.

Pete