best way to clean glasses and keep them clean?
I’m new to team eyeglasses. What I’ve quickly learned is that I’m absolutely terrible at keeping the lenses clean. I just don’t get it, I don’t even feel like I’m touching my lenses that often but they get smudged up multiple times a day. It’s so irritating. What's the best way to clean them and what can I do so that the smudges and smears don’t show back up after I clean them off?
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I bet they’re getting dirty when you’re taking them on and off or when you’re storing them. Always keep your glasses in a padded case. I like to keep a microfiber cleaning cloth wrapped around the glasses when I put them in the case just so the lenses don’t touch anything that might make them dirty. So proper storage, that’s step one. Step two is how you clean them. Go to an optometrist and ask for lens spray. It’s usually free if you buy glasses, anyway. Use the lens spray to clean your glasses. Don’t use water or your shirt or any other unspecialized cleaning method. Your lenses have a special coating on them that requires special cleaning tools. Only use a microfiber cloth and lens spray.
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Lens wipes are super convenient to carry around so you can clean your glasses on the go. Keep a few packets in your pocket just in case they get dirty while you're out.
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When I first heard about lens wipes I didn't look into them because I thought they'd be expensive, but you can get a bunch on Amazon where it comes out to just 3 cents a wipe. The pack is going to last me years!
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The best way to clean glasses is to rinse them under lukewarm water, use a drop of mild dish soap on your fingertips to gently clean the lenses, then rinse again and dry with a clean microfiber cloth. Avoid paper towels or clothing, since they can scratch the lenses. To keep them cleaner for longer, handle your glasses by the frames, store them in a case when not in use, and consider using a lens cleaning spray or wipes with an anti-smudge coating.
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There are some shirts with a microfiber cloth sewn onto the inside so you can clean your glasses with them. Super convenient!
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Always keep some cleaner and a wipe with you. But don't use a packaged wet wipe. The chemicals will blur the lenses.
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Sometimes gunk can get caught between the lenses and the frames. Pick it out with the end of a toothpick, but just be careful not to press too hard on the lenses.
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Don't use alcohol wipes, rubbing alcohol, glass cleaner, or anything with acteon, which can ruin the lens coating.
Also, avoid using clothing or cloths that have been washed with fabric softener or dried with dryer sheets to wipe the lenses because it leaves a film on the coating.
I also prefer to use distilled water to wash my glasses instead of tap water, which contains minerals that could scratch the lenses or leave buildup.
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Also, avoid using clothing or cloths that have been washed with fabric softener or dried with dryer sheets to wipe the lenses because it leaves a film on the coating.
I also prefer to use distilled water to wash my glasses instead of tap water, which contains minerals that could scratch the lenses or leave buildup.
I totally get how someone new to glasses would be surprised by how easily they get dirty. I kind of remember feeling the same way when I was prescribed glasses. The trick is to just never touch them. Always put your glasses on and take them off by holding the arms or frame. Don't put them on top of your head, either, as oil from your hair will get smeared on them. Just never come close to the lenses and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to keep them clean.
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You really can't go wrong using a little dish soap. Just rub the soap into your glasses with a microfiber cloth or with your fingers, and then rinse them off with warm water. Then, just use another dry lens cleaning cloth to dry off the lenses.
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Place your glasses down carefully rather than tossing them from a distance. They could hit a surface wrong and break very easily.
Clean your lenses with mild soap and water. Never use harsh chemicals, which can damage the coatings on the lenses.
Clean your frames and lenses daily to prolong the life of your lenses and keep your frames looking sharp.
Reader Tips from How to Clean Eyeglasses Frames
Use a toothpick or the corner of a business card to scrape out any dirt or grime stuck between the lenses and your frames.
Be sure to clean your frames regularly so you aren't transferring germs to your face that can cause breakouts.
Reader Tips from How to Make Your Own Glass Cleaner
Place cotton balls in your cleaning solution and let them soak up the liquid. Pull out a cotton ball and use it as a homemade cleaner wipe whenever your glasses look smudged.
Make sure you avoid using hot or boiling water when you're cleaning so you don't warp your frames.
