Snow Goggle Care Guide

Snow goggles are an investment piece for many ski/snowboarding kits, and when properly cared for, they can last many winter seasons and still perform in perfect shape. Between storage and cleaning, snow goggles require certain care to help maintain their quality and performance. In this article, we’ll go over the care-basics to help your goggles last for years to come.

Storage

When stowing your snow goggles, always make sure that they are completely dry before packing them away. If you pack your snow goggles wet, the water will slowly wear away at the coatings on your goggles, causing lens delamination, bubbling, or peeling on the frames. 

Store your goggles in a dry, safe place, especially when traveling. Our goggles are durable, but not indestructible. Packing them loose in a suitcase might earn you a scratch or two. All of our goggles come with a hard case and lens socks to help keep them safe during travel.

Don’t leave them strapped to your helmet. Leaving your goggles attached to your helmet overnight might seem practical for an easy suit-up the next morning, but overtime this can cause your goggle straps to loosen and stretch, making them less secure around your helmet when you need them to be. 

Cleaning

Snow goggles are put through a lot—sweat, snow, sunscreen, and water all come with the territory. When cleaning your lenses, always use a microfiber cloth to wipe them down, and try to do this dry. Wiping wet snow goggles can eventually wear down their hydrophobic coatings.  Using abrasive chemicals like bleach, Windex, or all-purpose cleaner is a no-go, and some generic lens cleaners can also cause special lens coatings to break down. Try to knock off as much water as you can before attempting to wipe your lenses, and only use brand recommended lens cleaners if need be. 

After a long day on the slopes, it’s always good practice to let your gear air out, and this includes your goggles. Putting your goggles away in a case immediately after use traps moisture, which can lead to potential water damage or bad odor. Keep them clean by setting them out to properly dry after usage. 

Bring them inside!

Leaving your snow goggles in the cold can inadvertently create water damage. Keeping them in your frigid car, then putting them on your face the next morning can create condensation, which can infiltrate layered lenses and be near impossible to get out. Bring your goggles inside with you after your snow days to avoid unnecessary water damage.