Eyeglasses, as we all know, literally make the world a much more beautiful place, for the ones who wear them. Apart from correcting the vision, in which numbered lenses are used, eyeglasses, with plain lenses, are also used for the purpose of preventing eyes from glare, while working in front of computer, or dust, while driving a scoter or bike. Since it serves such useful purposes, a pair of spectacles needs to be cleaned on a regular basis, improving their utility as well as life. Cleaning spectacles at home presents no problem at all, if you make use of the best possible way for the same. In the following lines, we have provided some great tips for cleaning eyeglasses.
How to Clean Eyeglasses
Items Needed
- Eyeglasses
- Mild Soap
- Warm Water
- Lens Cloth/ Nonabrasive Cotton
- Lens Cleaner
- Soft Dry Cloth
Instructions
- First of all, you need to wash the lens of your eyeglasses with mild soap and warm water. This will help in removing dirt and oil from them.
- Now, use a lens cloth or nonabrasive cotton for drying the lens. Do not use paper towel for the purpose.
- You will need to buy lens cleaner from the market, along with lens-cleaning cloth, so as to remove fingerprints, dirt buildup and smudges.
- Pick the eyeglasses and hold them by the frame, with the thumb and forefinger of one hand.
- Put a few drops of the lens cleaning solution on the lens of the eyeglasses.
- With you fingertip, spread the solution on the inner as well as outer surface of the lens.
- Take a soft, dry cloth and using it with the other hand; gently buff the lenses in a circular motion.
- While cleaning the lenses, make sure not to put too much pressure on them. Your eyeglasses are as good as new.
Some Tips
- Make sure to wash the cleaning cloth with a mild, nonabrasive soap, on a weekly basis.
- When you dry the cleaning cloth, used for buffing the lens, avoid using fabric softener.
