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Started: 2/1/2010 11:12 PM | |
|  | Mildew in mask Both my son and I have owned ScubaPro ClearVue masks for years and like them a lot. Both now have what appears to mildew, mostly in the nosecup and other little cracks and crevices that are difficult to get at with a toothbrush. It's not affecting the faceplate or the actual functionality of the mask... yet. Anyone had this happen and know how to get rid of it?
Thanks,
Mike | |
Posted: 2/12/2010 5:49 PM | |
| | Mike, My wife has experienced this with a mask that she uses mostly in fresh water in a swimming pool. The black stuff on hers is mostly around the frame where the soft silicone meets the hard plastic frome. She has never been able to get rid of it. I know that bleach will kill mildew, but I do not recommend putting it in the mask and then puting your face in that mask. You might try a very dilute version of bleach and soak the mask for a while. Be sure to soak it again in fresh water before taking it underwater. You don't want to have a reaction to chlorine at 50 feet.
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Posted: 2/17/2010 1:52 PM | |
| | After hunting around on the net for awhile, I removed the plates in the nose cups and scrubbed out much of it with a toothbrush. The stuff around the frame wouldn't budge so I did try a couple of tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water and let them soak overnight in it. No joy, but it didn't seem to hurt. I rinsed them thoroughly afterward and we did a pool session last night (to verify that his sinuses are unblocked -- long story) and had no problem with them for the 20 minutes we were in the pool.
Thanks,
Mike
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| | My wife found a "bleach pen" that is used to remove stains from clothes. The "pen" contains deluted bleach and soap. I have found that I can use this to remove anything that grows in my mask and that it pretty much rinses clean. I cleaned my mask, let it dry, and then used it the next day (two tanks, Edmonds) without any problems.
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Posted: 7/6/2010 12:30 PM | |
| | I consider the biological growth in my mask a badge of courage! Proves I'm diving enough to keep the stuff alive. Stop by & check out my "Bio-hazard" some time, it will amaze you ;)
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