I’m sure that most of us have used the spit trick to de-fog our swim goggles, but if you want a less bacteria laden, and loger lasting result there are alternatives. Scuba divers may be familiar with products such as Sea Drops, which are commercial anti-fogs that you can find at pretty much any dive shop. They work really well, but warn against use on swim goggles b/c of concentration levels and the close proximity to your eyeballs. Though one little bottle lasts forever, they are a bit expensive and can be a pain to get a hold of (esp. for time sensitive triathletes who don’t do special trips to town). Sea drops are essentially glorified soap, and simple, cheap, dish soap or Johnson’s baby shampoo work just as well. Put a couple of small drops on the inner lens of the goggle spread evenly with your finger and rinse WELL (especially if you opt for the dish soap). Avoid touching the lenses with your fingers after rinsing and keep them well sealed. You will have nice clear vision for your swim.

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