The saying goes that eyes are the windows to the soul.
Keep your visual environment clean and clear by cleaning
your eyeglass lenses carefully and regularly.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
1
Step One
Wash lenses daily with a mild soap and warm water
to remove dirt and oil and avoid massive buildup.
2
Step Two
Dry lenses with a lens cloth or nonabrasive cotton.
Avoid using paper towels or camera lens paper.
3
Step Three
Purchase a professional lens-cleaning cloth and
lens gel (or spray) to remove fingerprints, dirt
buildup and smudges.
4
Step Four
Hold glasses by the eye frame with your thumb and
forefinger of one hand. Use the other hand to gently
buff the lenses in a circular motion. Do not press too
hard on the lenses.
5
Step Five
Wash the cleaning cloth weekly with a mild,
nonabrasive soap. Avoid using fabric softener when
drying the cloth.
Tips & Warnings
Purchase scratch-resistant lenses to
avoid permanent marks that will impede vision.
Keep glasses in a case when not in
use. Be sure that they are kept in a safe place, away
from clumsy hands that might knock them to the ground.
In a pinch, you can clean glass
lenses with a drop or two of vinegar with a clean, soft
cloth. Don't use vinegar on plastic lenses.
Do not use the tail of your shirt
to clean your lenses, if you can help it. Most clothing
fabrics contain abrasive fibers that will scratch or
smear the lenses.
