How To Prevent Foggy Glasses In South Louisiana Humidity

(KMDL-FM) Heat and humidity will rule the day in South Louisiana today, and probably for the next three months, and for folks like me, who wear glasses to help them see, it will be a foggy existence. At least when we leave an air-conditioned space and step out into the wet blanket that is a South Louisiana summer day.

Fogged-up eyeglasses are a thing for those of us who are visually challenged. If we try to look through the fog on our glasses, we can't see clearly. And, at least in my case, if I lower my glasses and try to see without the aid of lenses, I can't see at all. There has got to be a fix.

If You've Got Two Minutes, Your Glasses Can Be Fog-Free

And naturally, there is a handy hint that you can take advantage of this morning before you leave the house. In fact, you could do this handy hack while you're making your morning cup of coffee because it will require a little assistance from something you have in your kitchen.

Now, before we go any further, I want to caution you that if you have glasses that utilize transition lenses, the lenses that get dark when you go outside and get lighter when you're inside, you might want to review your manufacturer's instructions just to be sure, but for the most part I have found this help hack to be safe for all traditional and transistion lenses.

Your Fog-Free Glasses Begin in the Kitchen - Here's What to Do

Okay, in your kitchen, do you have some dish soap? If you do take a small drop and mix it with warm water. Using a soft cloth, dip it in the water, and then clean your lenses. Let the lenses air dry. Fight the urge to dry them off; let them air dry, that's important.

The soap's residue acts as a surfactant that will prevent condensation. You can also use this hack to wipe down a bathroom mirror if that gets too foggy for you to see after you shower.

Now, there are specific sprays you can purchase that will help you achieve the same results. Just make sure you read the labels and make sure those products can work safely on your lenses.

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Yeah, you can clean glasses with shaving cream and toothpaste. It will work on basic lenses. However, most manufacturers of transition style lenses suggest you stay away from those remedies because some of the abrasives in those products could damage the surface of the lens that reacts to changes in light.