You need to be able to see well, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an expert skier or how often you go to the mountain. Cleaning your ski goggles is critical, and every skier should know how to maintain their lenses clean.
I’m a seasoned skier with years of expertise on the slopes. I’ve used many various ski goggles throughout my on-snow career, and I understand how to maintain them clean from first-hand knowledge.
This article will teach you how to clean your ski goggles. I’ll show you how to accomplish this chore quickly and properly, as well as provide some hints that may help you see better while skiing.
Let’s get our goggles out, and let’s go.
The Importance of Clean Goggles Lenses
Your goggles are the windows to the winter world you love, according to an old saying. Skiers will tell you that their goggles are the windows to the winter realm they adore. Skiing is tough without goggles, especially if there’s any severe weather or bright sunshine.
It’s the same as skiing with unclean goggles, only worse. If your lenses are even slightly dirty, you will be unable to see as much as before when you ski. You risk being hurt or not skiing to the best of your abilities if your sight is restricted.
That is why keeping your ski goggles clean is so important. Consider the lenses of your goggles to be like the windscreen on a car. Driving becomes more hazardous and difficult when the windscreen gets dirty. When your goggle lenses get unclean, you may notice that they seem duller than usual.
How to Clean Ski Goggles
There are a few various methods to clean your goggles, and they’re all pretty easy.
Method 1: Use Your Goggles Bag
Modern ski goggles come with a storage bag to keep them safe when not in use. This bag is intended to protect the lenses from scratches and other harm while also functioning as a cleaning cloth.
This bag will suffice to clean your goggles. They’re composed of a microfiber material that won’t scratch or harm the goggles, and they can help you get both sides of your lenses clean and ready for action.
Follow these procedures to clean ski goggles in a goggles bag:
- Make sure your ski goggles bag is clean, though dust or debris should be removed before cleaning. Before you clean it, shake it out to remove any dust or grime.
- To clean your outer goggle lens, first use the bag. To polish the lenses effectively, make a rubbing movement. You may need to apply more pressure or elbow work to remove any particularly stubborn stains.
- Using the same stroking action on the inner lens, clean it.
- Repeat as needed.
That’s all there is to it. It’s essentially the same procedure whether you’re cleaning eyeglasses or a window. Simply wipe the lenses with the supplied goggles bag until they are clean using a clean surface and rubbing gently with your fingers or a microfiber cloth (to prevent scratches).
Tip #1: Always keep your goggles bag in a pocket of your jacket or pants so you can get to it all day while skiing.
Tip #2: When cleaning your glasses, do not touch the lenses with your fingers. This will result in a smudge that you’ll have to clean again.
Method 2: Use a Cleaning Cloth
Even if you don’t have a goggles bag, cleaning your goggles is easy. You’ll simply need to utilize a cleaning cloth, such as one that comes with eyeglasses or is designed for computer or television displays.
Follow these procedures to clean your goggles:
- Make sure the cloth is clean of any dust or debris. Before cleaning, shake it out thoroughly.
- To clean the outside lenses of your goggles, use a rubbing technique. Your naked hands or fingers should not be used to touch the lenses.
- Use the same cleaning process for the interior lens.
- Repeat as needed.
These cleaning cloths are generally smaller than a goggle bag, so be extra cautious not to brush the lenses.
Additional Tips and Suggestions
I usually advise using a goggle bag or a screen-specific cleaning cloth, particularly if you don’t have either one on hand. Microfiber rags are also an option for skiers without either of these items on hand.
Never use a random rag or paper towel from your home. Both of these might scratch your lenses and cause permanent harm. They aren’t soft enough to properly polish the lenses, and putting strain on them may cause scratches.
When cleaning their goggles, some individuals prefer a mild liquid lens cleaner. I don’t think it’s necessary, but there is a spray that you apply to the lenses before wiping them clean.
If your goggles have snow and ice on them, clean them gently with a soft cloth or allow them to warm up and melt away before cleaning the lenses. When you wipe the ice off, this can scratch the lenses if you don’t remove it.
The easiest method to clean your goggles is to use a goggles bag. If you don’t already have one, you can buy one online or at a ski shop. I highly suggest that every skier purchase a goggles bag for safekeeping and cleaning convenience.
How to Clean Ski Goggle Foam or Sponges
A toothbrush or a microfiber cloth will suffice for the foam on your ski goggles’ outside or inside. Just avoid using anything abrasive and, more importantly, don’t touch the lens.
Conclusion
You may clean your goggles using a goggles bag or a cleaning cloth. Cleaning your goggles with a goggles bag is the most efficient method, and this bag can also keep them safe when not in use.
Clean goggles are essential, and it’s worth having a method to clean them while skiing so you can see clearly at all times.