7 Hacks to Stop Glasses Fogging Up (TESTED and RATED)

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This has been a long-standing issue for medical workers and social media is filled with videos of tips and tricks. I put those tips and tricks to the test in this video and show you exactly what works and does not work for me. This video covered the following hacks so you can learn how to wear a face mask without fogging up your glass
(NOTE: infection control is not the focus in this video, simply a review of the hacks observed online, tested and rated for effect on fogging glasses only)
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7 Face Mask Hacks to Stop Glasses Fogging Up (TESTED and RATED): Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Soap and Water to stop glasses from fogging
03:38 Tissue Paper to stop air from rising
07:42 Fold Down the Mask to trap air and prevent foggy glasses
08:35 Tie Higher on the Head to create a seal and stop glasses from fogging
09:11 Loop de Loop, Crisscross the loops to create more tension and a better seal ... will it work?
09:38 Create Space / Leave a Gap on the side to allow air to escape
11:43 Tape the Bridge of the mask to your face
14:44 Paperclips and Pipe Cleaner Discussion - DON"T DO THIS and I will tell you why it is a risk
The coronavirus pandemic has increased the need for this information as many people like you have been wondering why glasses keep fogging up while you're wearing a mask.
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@jplant1414 4 жыл бұрын

We can put a man on the moon, but the whole world together can't figure this one out. Sad.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. I wonder if the moon walkers have foggy glasses?

@Marny5580 4 жыл бұрын

i saw put trump on the moon and we can get our planet back in shape - and wearing masks and social distancing - with him gone a great distance away.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

He certainly seems to have selfish priorities when it comes to stopping the spread of covid.

@allisonkerry-cooper6513 4 жыл бұрын

@@NurseMinder yes I do have foggy glasses a moonwalker of mj

@cherie3000 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the men who sent men to the moon can figure it out.

@sylvialopez5580 3 жыл бұрын

I hate wearing my glasses and always feeling uncontrollable with all the fog

@ks3356 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@deannacook7873 3 жыл бұрын

And slipping :/

@itztocasuny2345 3 жыл бұрын

It is so annoying becuase when I go back to school we have to wear masks 5hewhole day

@christopherthyeetgod8815 3 жыл бұрын

JUST PUT THE MASK UNDER YOUE GLASSES

@LongNoseBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

put the glasses infront if your nask a bit

@mrsrebekahjames 4 жыл бұрын

Yes leaving a gap around the sides helps with fogging, but it defeats the point of wearing the mask to begin with, which is to filter air in and out. The gap It works because you’re bypassing the mask. I use rainx on my glasses every now and then when I notice the fogging.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

If you want both protection and fog free glasses, watch my video on improving the seal of your mask kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZmJZZmGrNvQon0.html

@julielaidlaw2412 4 жыл бұрын

Rebekah James it's about stopping droplets not air

@starquant 4 жыл бұрын

@@julielaidlaw2412 Hi Julie, the Jury is still out on that. There has been some evidence to show that it is airborne. I'm not a scientist, just what I saw on the news.

@Steve30x 4 жыл бұрын

@@julielaidlaw2412 The droplets is in the air.

@julielaidlaw2412 3 жыл бұрын

Rebekah James the air when its first airborne it will hit the mask first the remaining air will escape leaving behind the droplets

@amywoods2834 3 жыл бұрын

As a student who has to wear a mask and glasses for up to eight hours a day, I find that looping a piece of microporous tape over so that it sticky on both sides helps. I place the strip of tape on the inside of my mask and then create a seal along the bridge of my nose. I replace halfway through the day but it works for me!

@DANNYGATESTHEAGEDSINGER 2 жыл бұрын

That's good idea stop your glasses popping up I wear glasses with a mask but how are you but how but how I stop on how I stop my glasses fogging up all the time you can't can't see anything someone told me once a lady was wearing glasses and I said to this lady or said how I said how do you keep your glasses how do you stop your glasses from fogging up she told me that when you wear your mask make sure your glasses sit on top of your mask I done that and it actually works I hope it's been helpful

@TheRumours13 2 жыл бұрын

Sticky anything breaks me out. :(

@astronorts6222 3 жыл бұрын

Nurses are always so calming. Like someone you meet and you just know you both are gonna be best of friends in 5 minutes. Contagious positivity! 😁

@scotscub76 3 жыл бұрын

They're all different personalities. I know a nurse who is a complete narcissist.

@kathyburke6130 3 жыл бұрын

I use a special antifog lens cloth from a company called Nerdwax that helps a lot. Was also reminded that when I played squash and racquetball, we’d rub the inside of our safety goggles with glycerin soap and rub until it was clear and that helped them from fogging up. Haven’t tried that during the pandemic but it worked well from what I remember from my athletic days!

@KM_Loves_Books 3 жыл бұрын

The tape strategy works! I used one solid piece of paper tape and it stayed for my full day with no fog. It even worked through a few on and off adjustments!

@lisagorelick2346 3 жыл бұрын

@richardsmithpenrod6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kimberly, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Richard by name, it would be nice getting to know you better, if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends??

@valioceans 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the time and investigation you have invested.

@richardsmithpenrod6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Richard by name, it would be nice getting to know you better, if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends?? Lovely smile you got there on your profile picture, it can brighten up the most darkest atmosphere of any man’s world😉

@Ward1706 4 жыл бұрын

Personally, I'm glad the soapy water didn't work: because I can't stand having watermarks on my lenses.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

the struggle is real

@pamelamoore560 3 жыл бұрын

Noticed that when you twisted the ear loops it caused the sides of the mask to come away from the cheeks. This is a fail that you did not notice. We are told to make sure from the whole bridge of the nose, past the cheeks then under chin back up 2nd cheek and back to nose must be flat and conforming to face. I make our masks out of thick tee-shirt material 2X thick. This helps as well as the elastic around ears is cut from knee-hi. This also is the best for people like me with asthma, copd and latex allergies. Also they wash well. My pattern makes a natural bridge and little to no humidity on my glasses, except getting out of air con car then into air con store or house after being in the heat. Hope this helps someone else.

@leahmorrison5535 3 жыл бұрын

@@pamelamoore560 Thank You so much!

@josephcontreras8930 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that drives me crazy. I hate it when I go out in the rain all you lucky ones who dont wear specs will never know what we go thru with.

@castingashadow8588 3 жыл бұрын

Same, water marks are a fail

@drricksjoquist4358 3 жыл бұрын

Nurses are a special breed of beautiful people. Love the pace and tone of this video! Thanks.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙂

@supermelodia 3 жыл бұрын

Humm, this doctor has a crush on nurses. LOL.

@jayantidubey125 3 жыл бұрын

Yep i agree with you sir 😊

@therandomchannel7377 3 жыл бұрын

SIMPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

@VinnytotheK 2 жыл бұрын

@@supermelodia 😆😅

@iroquoistheater 4 жыл бұрын

Your hack that involved rerouting the breath air gave me an idea. I cut a 1" x 3" strip from a lightweight poly vinyl grocery bag and taped it to my upper lip with 2 small squares of surgical tape. The strip overhangs my lip by about 1/8" and serves to reroute breath down to my chin. It stopped my glasses from fogging in my living room, look forward to trying it on the job. I do somewhat physical work in a refrigerated area. The combination of exertion, 30 degrees, glasses and a mask has me pulling off the mask more than is safe. Hope this plastic mustache works.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Let me know how it works on the job

@iroquoistheater 4 жыл бұрын

@@NurseMinder Wasn't 100% fog free but a dramatic improvement. I changed mask type, too, so can't with certainty attribute all the improvement to the plastic mustache but the improvement was impressive enough that I'll continue the practice. Now if only I could find a solution to my runny skier's nose. Saline rinse was a fail.

@sharonrose2751 3 жыл бұрын

@@iroquoistheater I put a little bit of Kleenex tissue inside each nostril when I go out in the cold. It keeps the cold air from causing cold air rhinitis. Just be careful not to push it in too far or breathe in hard through your nose. To remove, just blow your nose.

@marygilman1959 3 жыл бұрын

After watching your video, I remembered one I saw about keeping your mirrors from fogging up. Use a bar of soap. Rub the bar on the inside of your glasses and then whip with a clean dry cloth or tissue.

@leighdrew5026 4 жыл бұрын

I use a mask everyday. I use double sided tape and it works like a champ plus exfoliates when you're done and peel it off! It lasts all day! I can take my mask Down for an airflow break, and then put it right back in place with a nice tight seal. I absolutely love it!

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@MammaJ 4 жыл бұрын

As a glasses wearer since I was 8 years old (can't see without them), I find that simply fitting the mask higher up the nose, so that the glasses are resting over it works fine for me. I have to wear my glasses fairly loose also because of hyper-sensitive skin, and this works for me.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@paulbruss4629 4 жыл бұрын

Try shaving cream just like the bathroom mirror all use in the car in the winter before using clean with hot water an vinger

@Lemonade_Stand_ 4 жыл бұрын

But then it digs into your eyes if you wear it that high up

@vamhot95 3 жыл бұрын

Would that chemically effect the tenting on the lens?

@JustMe-ld2cu 3 жыл бұрын

Pocos Hope sure does. I learned that the hard way on my $500 lenses.

@santaclaritaevents399 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saving me a lot of time trying these hacks myself!

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

I hope you find one that works for you .. my fav is the loop de loop

@TheNursejules 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!!

@sarahcurtis8078 3 жыл бұрын

The problem with creating wide gaps for the air to escape at the sides of the mask is that air won't be filtered - no good for infection control.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

That is true

@flash2177 3 жыл бұрын

It appears that when I bend the nose wire to a perfect, snug fit plus the loop de loop as shown in your video, I'd only see about 5-10% of the fog when breathing; however, without the loop de loop method, interestingly, I could see maybe 0-5% of the fog I breathe. It's possible I left the sides of my mask a bit opened to let out the air rather than upward. Thanks for the video. This helps greatly.

@corriecrazy 3 жыл бұрын

With the tissue paper method, try putting it across the whole width of the mask, not just most of it. By not covering the whole width, your sides are still tissue-paper free and that's likely what's allowing the warm breath to fog up the lenses.

@HaxorTech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! There is a lot of misinformation online and many of these were presented as flawless solutions. This is a great, detailed set of tests showing real results... Nicely done! 😁👌

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@deeron1554 3 жыл бұрын

The best video by far from my fave professionals. Thanks so much for a thorough test. Nurses will always be my heroes (personal experiences), I really appreciate you all.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you 🙂

@sherriteare2371 3 жыл бұрын

The tissue hack works pretty well for me. Tomorrow I will try the loop de loop. Can’t believe I have waited this long to try to remedy the fogging issue...thanks

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@richardsmithpenrod6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sherri, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Richard by name, it would be nice getting to know you better, if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends?? Lovely smile you got there on your profile picture, it can brighten up the most darkest atmosphere of any man’s world😉

@itsjoannotjoann5070 3 жыл бұрын

The double loop has worked pretty well for me, so far. An added bonus with the mask being a smidge further down on my face is I'm not 'eating' my mask when I talk. That would simply drive me *crazy* when I'd talk and my mask kept trying land in my mouth no matter what adjustments I made. I was constantly pulling it away from my mouth. GRRRRRRRRR P.S. I tried the sensitive skin tape and I thought I'd taken a few layers of skin with it when I peeled it off. 😣 I gave up that hack pretty quick.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

I have a new one coming soon. .... just filmed it today

@WonderfulWizardofHR 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for testing out these hacks for us! Great video!

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to write ... it was a lot of fun!

@gemarlperry3232 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The tape idea work for me with a slight modification. I used double-sided tape. Even though I have oily skin, the tape stuck to the bridge of my nose better than it stuck to my mask. In fact, I was able to take the mask on and off a few times while the tape stayed on my nose. Each time I put the mask on again, I press the mask on top of the tape area to make the seal again. It's not strong, but it's enough to force the air out of the sides and bottom instead of out of the top and into my eyes.

@a.m9813 3 жыл бұрын

I have solved this by putting my glasses a little bit lower than usual so its away from the way and it never gets foggi😁👍

@lizzyla7 2 жыл бұрын

This hasn't worked for me wearing vari focals

@generossvillanueva5190 2 жыл бұрын

@Lahari R Chandra good evening

@MsPuddleDuckie 3 жыл бұрын

With the applying soap, use a bar of soap, rub it onto your lenses both inside and outside, don;t use any water. Once you apply it get a tissue and massage the soap into the lenses and wipe off, repeat it again and you should not get any fogging

@dougsmit1 3 жыл бұрын

You got it when you said the problem was air coming through the front of the mask. My answer was to place a small scrap of thin leather inside the mask so the air straight out of the nose is sent down and out rather that up into the glasses. Don't use a big piece since the air needs a place to exit. You just want to force air down to the mouth area away from glasses. I use a cloth mask and have not tried it on paper.

@piggysister01 3 жыл бұрын

Doug Smith Thanks, will try this!

@michellelea5942 4 жыл бұрын

Double looping did help but not sure how safe with the mask fitting tight enough Love your video thanks

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. The surgical mask has always been a loose fit and is designed that way. I have another video that shows a method to improve the close fit, but it will never be a tight fit

@missknoxshop9202 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This will help my students and myself in a few weeks this is awesome!

@richardsmithpenrod6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Miss Knox Shop 9, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Richard by name, it would be nice getting to know you better, if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends?? Lovely smile you got there on your profile picture, it can brighten up the most darkest atmosphere of any man’s world😉

@Conigiris 3 жыл бұрын

the tape one is my to-go hack now! but I agree with the skin tape being more effective than the normal tape. Thanks for trying all these hacks, either way, it's very informative.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@fredbear1146 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly thank you🙏🏽

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@rug586942 3 жыл бұрын

I have actually found something that works! Thank you nurse!

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo

@orrief3806 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a nurse, but I'll be trying some of these hacks. Presently my solution (hack?) to glasses fogging when I am out for walk in our quiet suburban area or on hiking trail is to keep my mask hanging from a cord around my neck until I see or hear people approaching. Then I pull it up ("Shields up!"). My glasses fog up almost immediately, but I find that if I just slide my glasses down a little on my nose, the fogging clears. This allows outside air to more easily reach the inside of the lenses. The other day I was walking in a bustling area of NY City, I kept mask in place and simply tilted my head back a little, so a little more air came in under the glasses to clear the fog. I realize that for nurses and other people who need to keep their mask and their glasses in optimum position this is not a solution, but it works in my situation.

@libbygorman4795 3 жыл бұрын

Try cleaning your glasses with a bit of shaving cream. Also use shaving cream on your bathroom mirror to keep them from fogging when showering! It works!

@cassiemartin5368 3 жыл бұрын

Can it be shaving gel, or does it have to be the actual cream? I was wanting to try this but noticed that I only have the gel kind. Thanks for the tip, I hope it works both ways!

@JustMe-nf1mf 3 жыл бұрын

I tried that & it made no difference for me ;o(

@andrewquinn8993 3 жыл бұрын

I tried folding the metal bit at the top outwards and then doing the double loop with the string and that's working so far.

@fimekdo 3 жыл бұрын

Method 6 actually helped me a lot. Cheers!

@jennifermann9103 3 жыл бұрын

If u get a bar of soap, like Ivory,smear it on the inside and outside of the lens and clean off with dry cloth, they won't fog up

@piggysister01 3 жыл бұрын

I'll try that. I already did that technique with dish soap and it didn't work, but who knows..?

@miriamllamas224 3 жыл бұрын

It works! Thanks so much 😘😘

@connectionoflivesandinterests 3 жыл бұрын

@@piggysister01 *Never thought about it, but Yes Ivory bar soap on the dry side I've applied to dental mirrors. It wouldn't fog when using mirror to look at teeth. 🤗🤗🤗*

@mae- 3 жыл бұрын

OMG THANK YOU!!! Testing it right now for a day

@psychedelicpython 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll have to try this.

@JustMe-nf1mf 3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't leaving the gap defeat the purpose of the mask by letting unfiltered air in & out easier? I would think this would be a big no!

@patricktraynor7628 3 жыл бұрын

Glasses fog up. “Mask doesn’t work”

@kristenkidd3982 3 жыл бұрын

That was exactly what I was thinking! Covid is gonna just seep out the sides.. but choosing between that and fogged glasses... Tough call 🤣

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Not ideal, I agree. Surgical masks are rated as a loose fit - and never intended to give a tight seal. Air will move around the borders regardless of what you do. Have you seen the doc who uses a vape to show where the air movement flows? Quite an eye opener :)

@Plunivycfcrws 3 жыл бұрын

Masks don’t filter any air you donut

@JustMe-nf1mf 3 жыл бұрын

@@Plunivycfcrws WRONG 🙄 They can catch virus exhaled which means if air is not going through mask virus is not filtered/stopped/caught/slowed (whichever description you chose)🍩

@illonamdubaldo5687 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the presentation - and showing us the results!

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@billyboybliss 3 жыл бұрын

Brave soul. Full marks from teacher Bill for all those trials.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks Bill

@jtheblackowl 3 жыл бұрын

I cut.a strip of foam sheet, put it across the bridge of my nose...you can get sheets of foam from the craft store or wal mart etc... ...it worked and I used paper clips on the back of my head..no fog! Worked for me..

@jilldosch1365 3 жыл бұрын

I make Olsen style masks. I use a thin thin piece of memory foam with double sided tape. Tape to your mask. Make sure it is the length of your metal nose piece.

@whenhen 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a healthcare IT technician so like you, I wear my mask and glasses for hours on end. I've had great success with simply washing my glasses with dish soap (Dawn and other concentrated brands seem to work best) and water. I then just dry them off with my shirt or a paper towel. The only time they fog up is when I'm running with a mask on. Other than that, fogging doesn't really occur for me

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@ltnbrn 3 жыл бұрын

This makes sense. We use a squirt of dish soap and rinse with water when snorkeling to keep masks from fogging up. I’ll give it a go for my glasses!

@JustMe-ld2cu 3 жыл бұрын

Dishwashing soap destroyed my lenses. I have scratch like lines on my lenses as a result.

@PhotoKaz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it bugs me when people say wash with soap.... like what kind of soap? Dr Bronner's Dial Palmolive.. there are so many kinds of dish soap too

@leahmorrison5535 3 жыл бұрын

This works great! I used Palmolive.

@marykayarens461 3 жыл бұрын

My mask actually worked great with twisting the ear pieces one. No fogging. Thanks for the tip. Mary Kay. K C , Mo

@ellehann 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I found the tissue strip under the mask worked for me as did taping the mask at the top. I found that I had to double-loop (small face and big mask!). That way the mask fit comfortably, not too tight or too loose, with openings at the side.

@mitkotsenev2512 3 жыл бұрын

The tape hack works only with surgical tape hypoalergen. I tried it now and works very good.

@hollyhinojosa 4 жыл бұрын

OMG! The hack where you twist the ear pieces and have the mask angle more downwards works!! Thank you so much!

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

It is my favourite

@Dandoon005 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH. I currently have school, and I was stressed because I couldn’t see anything, and I needed a quick way to stop the fogging. I tried the loop thing, AND IT WORKED. I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH 💙💙.

@jeneacho1342 Жыл бұрын

I work in a nursing home, The one hack that I've used and learned that has worked for my glasses so they don't fog up is wipe them down with SHAVING cream. NOT the gel kind just the basic generic white foam shaving cream it will save your vision while wearing a mask!

@NurseMinder Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

@pamdarbonne3753 4 жыл бұрын

I've found that moving my glasses down my nose, just a tad, helps a lot. I have to wear my glasses ALL the time.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

If only I could do this! I wear trifocals ... getting old sucks

@janetortiz4861 3 жыл бұрын

@@NurseMinder ditto!! I was hoping you had found a solution for us! LOL!! I loved watching this video! You're so down to earth, and have a good sense of humor to boot!! Thanks for your time sharing, and all medical employees for what you all do to care for us all!!! May God bless us all!

@kuttfam0191 3 жыл бұрын

I have found several ways to keep my glasses from fogging. None of them are 100%, but they help. I live in the southern United States and humidity is our "friend" and some days it feels like I swim to my car. I am not a nurse, but I have a compromised immune system so I faithfully wear a mask. I have an OLD antifog cloth that I found in my parents home several years ago. We were never without one in our glove compartment in our car. We used it on all of the windows to keep them from fogging up. I keep a piece of o e in my purse to use on my glasses and it does a pretty good job. I also wash my glasses daily with shaving cream. And unbelievably, it works pretty well. I also got some anti-fog spray from Wal-Mart and have used it. The results are about the same. Good luck!! And thanks for the mask wearing tips!

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

@dawitterefe8831 4 жыл бұрын

Loop de loop works good, thanks

@patriciajackson4353 3 жыл бұрын

I have used clear packing tape on the top of my mask. I put it across the whole top and have it just extend 1/2 inch or less above mask so there is just a bit sticking to my face. I keep it away from the tender eye skin and peel it off when done with a gentle roll from just one side all the way across. The wider tape keeps the air sealed away from the upper part of the mask and any moist air has time to cool down.

@richardsmithpenrod6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Patricia, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Richard by name, it would be nice getting to know you better, if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends??

@christikulczyk1439 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t leaving a gap render the mask useless as it’s meant to contain your breath and prevent breathing in germs/viruses?

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Not entirely. The mask does not contain your breath as air flows through the mask freely. It is still a barrier and An improvement over no mask. The mask is not capable of preventing germs, only reducing them. With a better fit, air still moved past the edges due to the non occlusive fit. That being said, they are designed to be worn close to skin

@bunbao4627 4 жыл бұрын

@Bill Bob it's not supposed to prevent it 100%, it's supposed to reduce the chances of getting covid like she said in the above. if someone were to talk and spit/sneeze, which some people do, these droplets will be stopped with their mask. Then there is also your mask (another protective barrier) which is there to hopefully stop the droplets from getting into your mouth/nose too. Of course if it's airborne like during an aerosol procedure, then these surgical masks won't help u at all because air can still move in and out of these masks. This is why in hospitals, the droplet precaution for isolation rooms/patients is to wear a surgical mask. And an airborne isolation is when u wear N95/PAPR. If people understand the difference between a droplet precaution and an airborne precaution, then they will understand the use of different masks.

@deaconpaul 4 жыл бұрын

The masks are for show but are required. Whatever makes them less annoying, I say.

@philthydelphian 3 жыл бұрын

@@deaconpaul It's for show? What's your evidence? I hate them too, but I wouldn't want to change anything without knowing.

@Smuley_ROA 3 жыл бұрын

Early Retirement stupid!

@dougwilson2692 3 жыл бұрын

Coat your glasses with shaving cream, wipe, and it makes a difference!

@henaghosh5853 3 жыл бұрын

The tissue trick worked . thanks

@ogulsadinasuhoglu8790 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this tip

@gaelayoungblood6924 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you mentioned the problem with tissue paper and trifocals. This has been frustrating me so much!

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

I was surprised that it had such an effect! I have to say that as a nurse working COVID screening, nobody uses tissue. They use the ear savers and the loop de loop method. Rather interesting.

@patrickbeal 3 жыл бұрын

Two motorcycle helmet tricks work for this: carefully, smoothly and thinly spread the starch from a potato or shaving cream on the inside of the lens.

@yournamehere6939 3 жыл бұрын

I sew a piece of fuzzy felt on the inside of the nose bridge (outside the mask, touching the nose, not sewn inside the fabrics of the mask, if that makes sense 🙂) and I have several people that wear glasses and they all say it works great.

@thuresaadams5604 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao...oow...oow...Thanks for the laughs...Im actually trying the loops now...And it works...Thanks...

@abibeats 3 жыл бұрын

I tried a hack I saw on TikTok which said to rub a little lip balm on em them wipe them off and the moisture can’t collect. Just make sure u wipe them really good otherwise you’ll run into everything! 😂 hope this helps💯

@a.m9813 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@me4te 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video testing the hacks out. Would love to know if you have tried these other methods out like the full shield face mask, the face mask nose clips i saw on Etsy, or the anti-fog lens cleaner for eyeglasses? I'm still trying to find a solution it's either i wear the mask and can't see well or ????

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

I have not tried the antifog cleaner or the shaving cream. I do like the tighter seal (using looped ears or the tie - another video)

@duped_dopeswear_masks7693 3 жыл бұрын

@@NurseMinder [source: the lancet dot com] : “COVID19 guidelines issued by WHO and US CDC have been consistent about the need for physical distancing of 1-2 m but conflicting (opinions NOT CONFLICTING CONCLUSIONS) on the issue of respiratory protection with a face mask (notice it does not say 'surgical mask') OR a respirator. This discrepancy reflects [little] evidence and consensus about the transmission mode of coronavirus. For eye protection, data are even less certain aerosol transmission of SARSCoV2 for the analysis . -No randomised controlled trials were available “ (gee how convenient), (what? No controlled trials??? yep NONE) … yet even the president has jumped on the bandwagon... dont allow yourself to be duped!!! there is NO evidence of the efficacy of using paper masks NONE... why oh why does fakenews REFUSE to do the research. it took only 90 seconds to find this on g00gle.. it is time for civil disobedience way past time. America wake up! [source: thelancet dot com]

@Kiri_wa_doko_desu_ka 3 жыл бұрын

@@NurseMinder , I also wear goggles with mask, reminded me of back in the day spitting on scuba mask to keep it from getting foggy. That was back in the 70's. Didn't spit, but made me laugh thinking of my youth. (66 and still nursing)

@kimbee1964 3 жыл бұрын

Claudia Harper yes! I was thinking the same thing. I used to spit into my scuba mask to prevent it from fogging... and there was an over the counter “spit” or anti-fog solution you could purchase.

@alyssa1700 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you for making this video!

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback

@ThumperDoodle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing and I love your ideas! Oh and...🤣🤣🤣🤣at when you‘re peeling those tapes off...😅😆thanks for trying it out for us~

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

#hadtodoit

@latashawiller8559 4 жыл бұрын

Skin tape the sensitive skin kind, the same way you did the scotch tape is trending at my job right now. It may work for your next video.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am glad it works for some

@daddydiddio 3 жыл бұрын

@@NurseMinder, I came up with a an easy bent wire design. I'm on the fence about producing and marketing it tho. Seems like most people will not go to the trouble of buying online for this type of unproven item. What do you think? Is there a good market in the medical field for a $2 reusable hack?

@clytxo1317 3 жыл бұрын

I use double sided tape and a cotton mask on top of the blue mask. Helps a bit but once the tape starts losing its tackiness it will start to fog up.

@brassplayer1988 4 жыл бұрын

Hack #6 works the best for me hands down, thanks for the tip!

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!

@selassieadzowu7748 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know where you got your tissue from, but I got mine from Costco and it worked perfectly for me. No fogging. Thanks for the info, please.

@johnlawrie304 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for trying out all of the hacks. This was a huge help.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

It was fun trying them. I still use the loop de loop at work :)

@paulavery5083 4 жыл бұрын

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@CherriesJubilee 3 жыл бұрын

the problem with leaving the gap is that it lessens the effectiveness of the mask...so why wear it at all?

@jeniferlopez1033 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@jeniferlopez1033 3 жыл бұрын

The gap lessens the effectiveness, but where is the effectiveness in not wearing a mask. I don’t get it.

@p1xy_st1x23 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeniferlopez1033 dame *same

@lmarislmarislmaris4271 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeniferlopez1033 The gap negates virtually all the effectiveness since most air will flow through it so while you're following the letter of the rule (wearing a mask) you're wasting your effort doing so.

@suzywoozy2694 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing.

@moderndaysurvivor91 3 жыл бұрын

That double folding works alright! Thanks now I can avoid wood dust to the eye haha

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@ritasmith9045 4 жыл бұрын

Love the gaps at the sides that will work 🤓

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

If you want both protection and fog free glasses, watch my video on improving the seal of your mask kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qZmJZZmGrNvQon0.html

@GoalHornGeek 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful. Especially considering I need to take a driving test and they said I need to keep my mask on during the test

@Lemonade_Stand_ 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. My work is now requiring us to wear masks throughout the office and ive argued with my boss because ive tried 4 different masks and they all fog up my glasses. I will try the double looping method.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

There is one more method you can use. I have a video for a tighter seal and it also prevents glass fog

@susanmorrison7502 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of using the folded tissue, I have been using a piece of Warm and Natural quilt batting on my home made masks cut about the same size as you used for the tissue. I have scraps of the batting, so I use once then toss. I have also sewn the batting to the lining of the cloth mask with a quick hand stitch and the mask with the batting does go through the laundry okay.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@cocobandit 3 жыл бұрын

Creating gaps at the side for the air to flow out, is surely also creating a pathway for the virus particles to get in?

@danif620 2 жыл бұрын

They get in through these masks anyways.

@DANNYGATESTHEAGEDSINGER 2 жыл бұрын

I agree I agree with what you just said that is definitely right

@itchyrocks5557 2 жыл бұрын

@@danif620 Yup, unless you're using medical grade masks designed for that purpose. People aren't getting that we wear masks to stop us from spreading viruses, not from getting them. Small vents on the sides will let air escape, but the mask directly in front of your nose and mouth will absorb the water droplets, which is what we want to happen, as that carries the virus from our airways to the air to other people who breathe it in.

@playerorigins3996 3 жыл бұрын

This women deserves an award.

@elainevanderwal732 3 жыл бұрын

Here's my solution. straighten out a small size plastic coated paper clip and sew it by hand to the outside nose bridge and cheeks area on the top edge of the mask. When you put on the mask squeeze the area over your nose to mold to the shape of the bridge of your nose. Worked really amazing for me... No more fogged glasses, ever!

@nataleecrockett1297 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. The tissue worked well for me. Thankyou

@fionanicolson2021 3 жыл бұрын

She is so wonderful. Nurses rock

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

You rock too 👍

@ginkgobilobatree 3 жыл бұрын

Put the metal on the outside of the mask, which is how some N95's do it.

@mariaquintero9742 3 жыл бұрын

The loop de loop works well for me. Thank you.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@ldoyle3641 2 жыл бұрын

I read about a anti fog tip: put a bit of fashion tape between the mask and your skin at the bridge of the nose. Tried it several times and it seems to work. Might not be something you have around the house … but I’ve found some for not much $$ at my local drugstore. Women’s lingerie departments in larger stores also carry these.

@NurseMinder 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

@Sh3llShockGaming 4 жыл бұрын

So, I work in IT and at bank. No one has been required to wear a mask until the recent increases. If I have to step away from my desk and go near someone, I have to wear a mask. I borrowed one from a friend and barely could breath in it. It was a big mask and comfortable but couldn't breath and glasses just fog. It really is irritating. I have tried multiple "tips" to fix this and none work. I bought a pair of 3 mask black on amazon for like 18 bucks. They do the same thing but I can breathe a bit better. So, I have found 2 solutions that have worked. If I move my glasses down the bridge of my nose a bit, they won't fog. This is the best method. The second option is to spend a bit more money and buy a mask with a nose bridge on it, or filter in near the mouth. A mask with a well fitted nose bridge will stop all that hot air coming out the top. I have not done this. I will not spend any more money on mask. It isn't worth it and tbh, I can just move my glasses a bit down and that works.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

funny story ... I was working the COVID screening and my glasses just kept sliding down the mask and I did not noticed at first and wondered why I was having to lift my head up to see (not due to fog but because my lenses were getting low)... the challenges!!

@Old.forger 4 жыл бұрын

I have been trying one of my own hand made masks while watching your video. I haven't got a wire strip at the top of mine but I've noticed that if I pull the mask down leaving a gap between the top of the mask and the bottom of my glasses is giving the best results so far. need to try it outside on a cooler day to be more sure of it but so far so good.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking today I need to do a video about cloth masks

@mandyfisher1234 3 жыл бұрын

That's just better that wearing nothing but definitely in a very incompetent way. And please don't do that if you go in a high risk area or when you are sick.

@Old.forger 3 жыл бұрын

@@mandyfisher1234 I bow to your greater knowledge and have kicked that idea into touch. Have changed my mask design so that the it comes under my glasses. Not completely fogless at all times, but better.

@fillegitana4051 4 жыл бұрын

Creative and helpful. Thank you

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@marcusv7881 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful!! Thanks so much!! Insightful, methodical, and thoughtful... Plus you're a joy to listen to 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Ah! Wow. That just made my day. Thanks for sharing. The kindness will definitely be paid forward

@paulbruss4629 4 жыл бұрын

Yes i use shaving cream just like the bath room mirror seen that some else posted it allso works for me just give it try

@karenfox7252 3 жыл бұрын

I've been using shaving cream on my bathroom mirror & windscreen in my car for years. can't remember who told me about it though but yes it works on all glass surfaces :)

@piggysister01 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, this is now next on my list to try. I should have thought of it really, as it's also a tip for motorbike helmets... but my visor has a pinlock! 😂

@hazeldixon9334 3 жыл бұрын

With the loopty loop the air leaked out the sides by the cheeks I think that’s why you didn’t get any fogging

@CanzausKids 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this, thanks for sharing. ❤️ Thank you for the caring work you do. (From Dee Why Beach in Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺) ❤️

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Ah! Thanks for writing

@tsroque 3 жыл бұрын

I use a tissue with paper tape flipped around the nose and edges of the tissue (3 stops). Tape keeps my mask in place and tissue works the best, so far. I also use a mask form to keep it off my face. I use a small piece foam sticky tape to keep that in place on the mask. The paper tape has yet to irritate my skin, but don't leave on long term because it does start to break down and you get sticky stuff on your face.

@elenafeygin9634 3 жыл бұрын

Works for me beautifully! Just put dishwasher soap on lenses and then wipe it dry, do not wash it out!

@richardsmithpenrod6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elena, it’s nice meeting you here.. I’m Richard by name, it would be nice getting to know you better, if that’s ok with you? My mom once said good friends are never too much to have. if you don’t mind, can we be friends??

@amir_iri 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, I had the same problem and because I wanted to get my driving license this was a big concern, hopefully after watching a lot of videos and many useless tips i found out using a "surgical tape" like the way she used is working very well! (she didn't use a surgical tape and also don't stick the tape piece by piece , use only one piece of tape that cover whole upper part of the mask and cover it all, make sure all part of the mask even a little bit more is covered by the surgical tape which is going to prevent the breath passes through the top of the mask ) that's it. hope this helps someone stay safe

@jaswanth2701 2 жыл бұрын

But it's sticky while removing the mask I think its not pretty good

@jesuswept5863 2 жыл бұрын

I find that the clear medical tape works well and is not sticky when you take it off.

@jackiecaprari6831 3 жыл бұрын

Years ago when we didn’t have air con in our cars, we used to cut a potato in half and rub it over the inside of the windscreen . This prevented it misting which was a godsend many times when having to go somewhere quickly! It works too on glasses although I admit I have now changed to a visor.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

😮 that is something new! Very interesting

@queenkitiara0129 3 жыл бұрын

I tie a knot on both ends of the mask as close to the mask as possible and then form the nose bridge closer to the end of my nose. This keeps my progressive lenses in place so my vision isnt distorted and keeps the lenses from fogging up most of the time. I do find that if I am looking down for any length of time the they fog up. However if my head is tilted up or looking straight in front of me they wont fog up

@vialandveil3382 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god! Thank you sooo sooo much! I am a hijabi.. and with the mask and the specs you can barely see me😂 plus the fog argh! I can barely see them😂

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Hope you found a strategy that works for you

@aimeebarrowclough1394 4 жыл бұрын

While allowing the air to escape from the sides of the mask appeared to work the best, I fear that actually defies the purpose of the mask, which is to reduce the amount of moist air particles expelled into the air. In my experience, having the mask fastened higher up on the head does work but I've needed either a barrette to pin the ties there or a ponytail/bun to hook the mask loops over to prevent them from sliding down my head.

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I have another video that achieves both the better seal and the reduced glass fog

@traumaannellama 4 жыл бұрын

A bra strap holder works as well! :)

@NurseMinder 4 жыл бұрын

A new use for bra straps :)

@rodneypickering2061 3 жыл бұрын

I am a critical care vent paramedic so far what works for me is to use a tie up large mask leave the sides open. The air will go tobthe path of least resistance. If i use a loop mask the twisting the loop around my ears causing the mask to turn downward under my eyes and try to pull the mask out from your cherks alittle so the air can escape. I do not fog at all on my glasses.

@rodneypickering2061 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the phone type os

@godidakrumper 3 жыл бұрын

I‘ll Try the last one with a little both sides a hole,, I’ll going out today,,, thanks a lot

@darlalehmann9249 3 жыл бұрын

The problem for me is even just mask under my glass messes up my vision.

@NurseMinder 3 жыл бұрын

It is a struggle for sure

@mxpants4884 3 жыл бұрын

Is it that precise of an adjustment? If so, is there any chance you could get the glasses adjusted to work with the mask (maybe using sone small pads under the pads when you're at home and your mask is off?)