How to Clean Glasses Properly (Avoid 5 Mistakes)

Sick of having to wash your glasses again and again and still be left with more streaks and smears? When you perceive that your lenses never appear clear despite your repeated efforts to clean the lenses, you are not alone. Unclean glasses may distract your vision and also lead to straining of your eyes and even headaches. But here is the reality: the majority of people clean their glasses incorrectly.

Hello, my name is Laura, and I wear glasses daily. I have experimented with practically every cleaning technique I could find in many years; some were okay, some. Not nearly so. I have finally learned what works after all my experiments, research, and practical applications.

This guide will take you through 6 highly effective ways in which you can clean your glasses like a pro. Regardless of the dish soap, wipes, sprays, or even ultrasonic cleaner you use.

Method 1: Clean with Dish Soap and Warm Water

Wash your hands before this.
Wash your glasses in weak water.
Apply the soap to each lens using a drop of fragrance-free dish soap.
Use your fingertips to rub the lenses and the frames gently.
Wash and blot brilliantly dry using a microfiber cloth.

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Method 2: Use Pre-Moistened Lens Cleaning Wipes

Unfortunately, you must first blow off the dust before wiping.
Unfold the wipe all the way.
Clean lenses in a circular motion.
Clean Nose Pads and frames.
Let the lenses dry in the air.

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Method 3: Lens Cleaning Spray + Microfiber Cloth

Put on a lens-safe cleaning spray.
Spray every lens with the cloth.
Clean with a microfiber cloth by wiping circularly.
Wipe clean nose bridges, temples, and hinges.
Walk in the light and wipe over again when necessary.

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Method 4: Use an Ultrasonic Cleaner

Warm distilled water should be filled in the ultrasonic cleaner.
Put in a drop of mild soap.
Put your glasses under water but not on their sides.
Race 3-5 minutes.
Wash and clean using a microfiber cloth.

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Method 5: Rubbing Alcohol Mixture (Use Carefully)

Equally dilute rubbing alcohol (70%) and distilled water.
And add a drop of dish soap (optional).
Dampen a cloth or spray on the lenses.
Clean lenses and frames with a tissue.
Wash clean in water and dry.

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Method 6: Use an Eyeglass Cleaning Kit

Spray with the spray that is supplied there and wipe it with a microfiber cloth.
Clean lenses by wiping motions.
Wash the nose pads and the earpieces.
Frame screws should be tightened with the mini screwdriver.
Keep the kit out in the open.

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Keeping Your Glasses Clean Longer

1. Store Them Properly

Carry glasses that are in a hard case with you when not in use to prevent possible smudges or scratches.

2. Avoid Cleaning with Clothing

It’s really tempting to grab your shirt when you can see dust harboring in the corners of your lenses, but fabrics aren’t great cleaners and can scratch your lenses to make the dirt far worse.

3. Clean Regularly

I would advise that you consider cleaning your glasses daily or at least 2 times a week, in case you are wearing them all the time.

4. Don’t Use Household Cleaners

Window cleaners, vinegar, or ammonia may damage your lenses’ coating.

5. Wash Your Microfiber Cloths

Dirty clothes have a way of spreading dirt more than dirt, and know how to take things. I wash mine every week in just a little bit of mild detergent—no fabric softener!

FAQs

1. So, what do you use best to clean your glasses?

A microfiber cloth, warm water, and mild dish soap.

2. The question arises, how can one clean 100 percent of his or her glasses?

Wash with soap or lens antiseptic solution, then clean with a microfiber cloth.

3. Which is superior, eyewear wipes or spray?

Spray cleans more completely; wipes can be used to do touch-ups.

4. What is the glass cleaning technique of professionals?

They employ the ultrasonic cleaners and the lens-safe solutions.

Final thoughts

Clean glasses make a difference; you look at the day literally. Whether it is from more beautiful eyes to more comfortable ones, keeping your lenses smear-free is a minor habit that makes a major difference. Whether you want to wash in the soap and water at home or do some quick cleaning here and there with paper towels or wipes, the techniques I have highlighted are simple to do and indeed effective.

This is only a start. I experiment, I learn, and I share my experience of how to take care of glasses and eyesight. So don’t stop here in case this has helped you. So don’t forget to visit again and get even more real tips, step-by-step instructions, and honest advice, each written keeping your daily needs in consideration.