How To Remove Yellow Stains From Mask Lenses

Yellow stains on your snorkel or dive mask lenses can be frustrating and hard to get rid of, but a few techniques carried out in the right manner can help to get rid of the yellow stain.

It is indeed possible to remove the yellow stain and bring back the cleanness, clarity, and beauty of your mask. 

Dealing with yellow stains on your snorkel or dive mask lenses is an issue that is becoming rather common and it is very stubborn to remove.

However, in this guide I will list a few techniques to help get rid of this discoloration.


How To Remove Yellow Stains From Snorkel or Dive Mask Lenses

When removing yellow stains from snorkel or dive mask lenses not just anyhow self-made solution works, but with persistence and the right techniques listed below you can get rid of it.

Let's get started.


Solution 1: Using vinegar

This Solution is the go-to for the removal of yellow stains from mask lenses or even regular glass, vinegar has acidic properties that help to dissolve the yellow stain.

  1. When making use of vinegar, put a certain amount of white vinegar and the same amount of water into a spraying bottle.
  2. Then shake the bottle so the vinegar and water can mix properly
  3. Then spray it on the surface of the stained mask lens and leave it for a while.
  4. Next, make use of a sponge or clean cloth to scrub the part that has the stain gently in a circular motion.
  5. Then use water to rinse the mask lenses and use a dry clean cloth to dry it off, If some of the stain persists repeat the process till it is completely gone.

Solution 2: Lemon juice solution

The lemon juice solution is a wonderful solution for stubborn yellow stains. 

Citric acid is one of the properties found in lemon juice, and it is a natural bleaching agent good for removing tough stains.

  1. Get fresh lemon juice and squeeze it on the surface of the stained mask lens, then leave it for about 12 to 15 minutes. 
  2. Make use of a clean cloth or sponge to scrub the area in a circular motion, this would loosen the stain and then remove it.
  3. Then use clean water to rinse the mask lenses and use a dry clean cloth to dry it off, 
This would eradicate the yellow stain and add a bonus fresh citrus scent, making your mask lenses clean and smell fresh at the same time.


Solution 3: Using baking soda

Baking soda is good for removing tough stains from many things including mask lenses, this is due to it being a natural abrasive especially when it has been used to create a paste for stain removal.

  1. Now mix baking soda with a small amount of water till it forms a thick paste, then apply this paste on the surface of the stained mask lens and wait for  about 12 to 15 minutes.
  2. After that use a clean but slightly wet cloth or a sponge to scrub the lens that is stained in a circular motion. 
  3. Then rinse the lens with clean water and dry it with a dry clean cloth Properly to see the clean stain-free mask lenses.

Solution 4: Glass cleaners

There are some cleaners made specifically for cleaning yellow stains from glass.

And as most snorkel or dive mask lenses are made of tempered glass some of these glass cleaners serve as a solution to the yellow stain problem on mask lenses.

  1. Follow the instructions labeled on the glass cleaner like this one to apply it on the surface of the stained mask lenses.
  2. Leave the substance from the cleaner on the lens for the recommended time on the label.
  3. Then rinse with clean water before using a paper towel or a clean dry cloth to dry off the mask lenses thoroughly.

Conclusion

These various techniques listed above are effective in removing yellow stains from snorkel or dive mask lenses.

If you wish to use the vinegar solution, the lemon juice solution, the backing soda solution, or even the regular glass cleaner solution.

Just be patient and follow the instructions listed above and be rest assured that the problem will be taken care of.