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Many people simply use the hem of their shirt to clean their glasses when they become smudged. Unfortunately, this can cause a significant amount of damage to your glasses. In order to keep your glasses in good shape for as long as possible, you will want to ensure that you understand how to properly clean your glasses.
Rinse Under Water
When you intend to clean your glasses, the first step will be to rinse them under a gentle stream of water. Using a powerful jet of water can easily cause damage to the glasses. It is also important to ensure that you use lukewarm water to clean your glasses. Hot water can damage the coating over the lenses of your glasses.
Apply Cleaner
The appropriate cleaners can be used to help clean your glasses. It is important to ensure that you use the right cleaners to avoid causing damage to your glasses. In most cases, you can use a small amount of dishwashing liquid to clean your glasses. It is important to ensure that this liquid is lotion-free to prevent it from leaving residue on your glasses. You should also ensure that you only use a small drop on each lens. Dishwashing liquid is extremely complicated, so it is important to only use a minimal amount when cleaning your glasses.
Rub Clean
Take a few seconds to rub the dishwashing liquid around the lenses and frames of your glasses. This will help you to thoroughly clean it and prevent debris from remaining on your glasses. When you ensure that you carefully clean your glasses, you will be better able to keep them in good condition.
Rinse Thoroughly
Once you have rubbed the dishwashing liquid over the glasses, it will be important to ensure that you rinse them thoroughly. You should ensure that you follow the same strategies that you did with the original rinse. Only use a gentle, lukewarm stream of water to rinse away the cleaner. It is also important to ensure that you remove all traces of the cleaner from the glasses. The last thing you want is to get soap in your eyes from cleaning your glasses.
Dry
Once you have washed the cleaner from your glasses, you will want to ensure that you take a few moments to dry your glasses. Use a clean, lint-free towel in order to do this. You will want to avoid using towels that have been washed with fabric softener or dryer sheets, because these can leave a layer of residue on the lenses.
Cleaning Streaks and Smudges
Even after you clean your glasses, it is possible that streaks and smudges will remain. When this is the case, you will want to ensure that you use a clean, microfiber cloth in order to remove these smudges and streaks. This will help you to prevent scratches to the surface while ensuring that you are able to remove any smudges that will impact your vision.
Materials to Avoid Using
There are several things that you should definitely not use when you are cleaning your glasses. Using your clothing to clean your glasses can cause scratching and smearing. You should also avoid using your saliva or household glass cleaners in order to clean the glasses. Soft cloths are the only materials that should be used to clean your glasses. Paper towels, tissues, napkins, and toilet paper should never be used to clean off your glasses.
Store your Glasses Properly
It is similarly important to ensure that you store your glasses properly in order to prevent them from sustaining damage. Keep them in a hard case in order to protect them. This can help you to keep your glasses in good shape for an extended period of time. You should also ensure that you keep them away from particularly hot areas that can cause warping.
When you properly clean your glasses, you will often be able to reduce the amount of damage that they experience and keep them in good condition. Our team at Wolcott Optical can provide you with further guidance regarding the best steps to take to protect your glasses. For more information about how to properly clean and care for your glasses, contact us at Wolcott Optical today!
