If you wear glasses, you know one of the most common problems that come with them and can sometimes get on your last nerve: the glasses fog up. This often happens when you go from the cold to a warm room and in Corona times that also leadsWearing the face maskin addition. A useful thing that can help is the so-called anti-fog spray for glasses. This is also available in conventional drugstores such as DM or Rossmann. But if you want to do something at this moment and don't have time to go to a store or if you simply prefer homemade products, you can also make an anti-fog spray for glasses yourself. We'll show you how this works.
You can easily find and buy an anti-fog spray for glasses at DM. But everyday things can also help you avoid fogged up glasses and never lose track of things again. In addition, you can also use these products spontaneously. These are not sprays (recipes with which you can make your own anti-fog spray for glasses are given below), but they are effective alternatives that you can try out. Here's what you can do:
Anti-fog glasses with soap
It is best to only use dry soap if your glasses are not coated, as this coating could be damaged by friction. All you need to do is gently spread dry soap on the glasses (on both sides) and then polish them with a microfiber cloth. Continue wiping until the glass is clean and crystal clear. How does soap act as an anti-fog on glasses?
The soap changes the surface structure of the glasses. As a result, the tiny water droplets that make up the steam can no longer settle and the glasses will not fog up. Don't want to risk putting the glasses through thedry soapTo prevent damage, you can also use shampoo, mild liquid soap, and even dish soap instead. Repeat “soaping” every week.
Shaving foam for glasses with anti-fog effect
Even shaving foam is said to be even more effective. It is so popular as an anti-fog aid that many housewives also use it for the bathroom mirror to avoid fogging up while bathing or showering. Before you make your own anti-fog spray for glasses, you can try it:
Rub both sides of the glass with shaving foam. Spread it thoroughly on all areas. Then rinse it off again with warm water and you're ready to use yoursWear glasseswithout fogging up.
Make your own anti-fog spray for glasses – recipe ideas
You will need a few more ingredients if you want to make a real anti-fog spray yourself. Of course, each ingredient has its function, which we will explain to you shortly. If you would like to make your own anti-fog spray for glasses, you can do so as follows:
You need:
- 40ml water
- 3g citric acid
- 120 ml denatured alcohol
- 8 ml dishwashing liquid
- 20 ml Glycerin
Start by dissolving the citric acid in the water. Then mix the other ingredients and fill the liquid into a spray bottle. You already have an effective anti-fog spray for glasses like those from Rossmann, DM and other shops. Then you can spray the spray onto the lenses and spread it well with a glasses cleaning cloth to prevent fogging.
It is the glycerin and the detergent that prevent fogging as they form a film on the glasses. The denatured alcohol is necessary so that the spray can be distributed streak-free after spraying.
Recipe with vinegar
alcohol andVinegars are wonderful helpersin the fight against fogging of glasses. For this reason, you can also use them to make an anti-fog spray for glasses yourself. All you have to do is mix equal parts distilled water, vinegar and alcohol in a spray bottle and you can start spraying. Distribute the spray evenly with a microfiber cloth.
Danger!If your glasses have a coating, it is better to avoid experimenting with homemade protective products and instead resort to professional products. You can also ask your optician for advice before making your own anti-fog spray for glasses and find out which ingredients are safe for the coating.
