Most glasses these days have plastic lenses because they are cheaper, although more sensitive: even the smallest particles of dirt are enough to scratch surfaces – especially if you use a cleaning cloth or item of clothing to clean. The textiles absorb the dirt from the glasses and act like a piece of sandpaper on the lenses. Which ultimately means: the more often the glasses are cleaned, the faster they become dull and have to be replaced with new ones. To ensure that your glasses last as long as possible, proper cleaning is crucial. This article explains how to remove dirt and dust particles, streaks and streaks without harming the lenses.
If you need to clean your glasses on the go, you should always proceed as follows: First, remove any coarse dirt particles from the lenses, for example under running water – or you can simply blow them away. Grease stains can then be removed with a microfiber cloth or alcohol-free cleaning cloths for glasses. The latter are particularly practical when traveling, even if they are a disposable product and should therefore not be your first choice. So take the cloth and carefully run it parallel over both sides of the glasses in a circular motion without too much pressure to remove any dirt and grease stains. Stubborn streaks and streaks can be removed even better if you use an additional cleaning spray (for example from Zeiss) that you apply to the microfiber cloth. The cleaning cloths are not suitable for this.
At home, there are only two ingredients you need to clean glasses: water and a drop of dish soap. However, be careful not to use a moisturizing or skin-friendly product (with balm) as it could smear the glasses or leave streaks on them. Now proceed as follows: Take a drop of detergent between your thumb and forefinger and spread it on both sides of the glasses using circular movements and without too much pressure. Also clean the frame with the foam, as grease and sweat residue collects behind the temples and on the bridge. Then rinse the glasses under running, lukewarm water and then carefully dry them with a clean tea towel. Finally, you can polish the glasses with a microfiber cloth. Alternatively, you can use an ultrasonic device to clean the glasses.
Last but not least, proper storage also has a positive effect on the longevity of your lenses: If possible, always store the frame in a clean and dust-free case when you are not wearing it – in such a way that the glasses are in the padded side wrapped in the included microfiber cloth. The cloth should always remain in the case, even when you are wearing the glasses, so that it does not come into contact with dirt particles. To ensure that it is always clean, you can also wash it regularly (at a maximum of 40 degrees). If you don’t have a case with you but want to take the glasses off, they must always be placed on the temples to protect the lenses from scratches. And one last tip is: Do not store your glasses in the car during the warm summer months, as temperatures that are too high can deform the frame or damage the lenses.
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