Glasses are not cheap, and when you purchase designer glasses they really cost quite a bit of money. If you are willing to spend the money on designer frames and lenses, then you likely want to know how to keep them as clean as possible. Cleaning glasses is not difficult, but if you do it incorrectly, you can damage your investment, creating scratches and ruining the finish on the frames.
Talk to Your Optometrist
The first thing you need to do in order to learn the best possible way to clean your glasses is to talk to your optometrist. If your glasses are coated in any way, you may be advised to avoid certain chemicals or types of cloth when you clean your glasses. For instance, if you have glare cutting coating on your glasses, cleaning them with a napkin or paper towel may scratch the coating. Be sure to follow all instructions given to you by your optometrist to keep your glasses in good shape.
Over the Counter Wipes
One of the most annoying things about glasses is that occasional smudge that is directly in your line of sight on your glasses. One way to be sure that you can always safely take care of this problem is carrying over the counter lens cleaning wipes. These are pretreated wipes that are safe to use on most lenses. You can simply pull out a wipe, swipe your glasses, and eliminate that smudge!
Thoroughly Cleaning Glasses
While wipes work well for touch ups, you are going to want to thoroughly clean your glasses from time to time, especially if they have nose pads, which tend to gather dirt and grime behind them. For most pairs of glasses you can wash them with a nonabrasive soap and warm water. Make sure you use clean hands and mild detergent as you wash your glasses. However, do not use a lot of pressure on your lenses, as this could scratch them or cause them to pop out of the frames. Rinse them off, and then dry them with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Sometimes dirt will build up under the nose pads. When this happens, use a soft bristled toothbrush to get into the crevices. As much as possible, keep the bristles away from the lenses, as this can leave scratches on them.
Do not forget to clean the frames, including the earpieces, when you clean your glasses. The earpieces are in contact with your skin at all times, so they build up sweat, dirt, and oil over the years as you wear your glasses. When you thoroughly wash your glasses, make sure the earpieces get a good cleaning as well.
Always Use Something Wet
Many people will take a rag or paper towel and wipe their glasses when they are dry to get a speck of dirt or some oil off. Never do this. Always use water and soap or a glass cleaner when cleaning your glasses. Even the softest cloth can cause scratches or other marks on your glasses. Also, when you do clean your glasses, use a glasses safe cleaning cloth. The towels you use for your bath are not safe, and if you use fabric softener in your laundry, it will leave streaks on your lenses.
The Best Routine
You do not need to thoroughly clean your designer glasses every single day. You will probably find that a thorough washing once a week, followed by a daily routine of wiping them with the lens cleaning cloths when they need to be cleaned, is sufficient to keep your glasses as clean as you want them to be.
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