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Generally, people wear glasses to enhance their vision. They undergo the 'which is better, A or B?' test with their optometrist to get the right prescription, select frames, and often end up persuaded to add special coatings... only to later clean their smudged lenses with the bottom of their shirt.
Avoid this behavior. Optometry visits and glasses can be costly, and opting for quick, cheap cleaning methods is a surefire way to damage your expensive, essential eyewear. Don't make these common errors when removing fingerprints.
Stay Away from These Materials When Cleaning Your Glasses
When you spot something on your lenses, it's natural to want to clean it right away. But grabbing the first thing you see to wipe them off may not always be the best choice. Here are some materials you should avoid:
Your shirt, sleeve, or any piece of clothing: These can cause scratches on your lenses and may make them even dirtier.
Paper towels, napkins, or toilet paper: These not only leave lint on your lenses, but they can also scratch them.
Instead of these, use a microfiber cloth to clean your lenses.
Don’t use just any cleaner on your glasses
When cleaning your glasses, not every cleaner is suitable. Here are some you should avoid:
Acetone-based nail polish remover: This harsh solvent can damage both your lenses and plastic frames.
Saliva: Aside from being unhygienic, it can worsen smudges on your lenses.
Household glass or surface cleaners: These products contain chemicals that may harm the lenses and their protective coatings.
Essential cleaning tools for maintaining your glasses
We wish we could recommend inexpensive, readily available household solutions for cleaning your glasses, but unfortunately, using such products can damage the lens coatings and affect the structural integrity of the frames. Specialized tools are necessary for safe and effective cleaning.
Get 210 individually wrapped cleaning wipes for convenient lens cleaning while on the move ($12.99).
Invest in six microfiber cloths specifically designed for glasses ($9.95).
Grab six ounces of lens-cleaning spray for effective lens care ($6.99).
