Learn how to vanquish swim goggle fog using our favorite technique.

We all know what it’s like to be locked in a life-or-death battle with the notorious fog monster while turning out laps in the pool. Fortunately for you, we have the weapon with which you will prosper. Baby shampoo. We’ve tried a handful of techniques and products that kind of work, but we’ll save you the hassle of trying them all and give you the real juice. There’s even a randomized controlled trial¹ demonstrating just how effective baby shampoo performs as an anti-fog. Read on to learn how to use baby shampoo to keep your goggles fog-free.

Follow these simple steps to begin seeing your swim workouts more clearly.

Step 1 →  Dab a very small amount of baby shampoo onto each lens of your goggles.

Step 2 → Gently smear the shampoo to cover each lens with a thin film.

Step 3 → Rinse your goggles in the pool.

Step 4 → Jump in pool and slay your workout!

We keep a travel bottle of baby shampoo in our swim bags and it lasts for months. Enjoy your new-found freedom from fogginess!

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