![]() ![]() The necessity for in-between cleaning of your eyeglass lenses is inevitable. The AOA recommends daily cleaning of your eyewear using this method. Use a dry, clean, soft cotton cloth to wipe dry. Be sure to give the nose and ear pieces of your frames equal attention when cleaning. If dish soap and warm water can clean pretty much anything (food, grease, and lipstick) from your finest china and stemware, why not from your eyewear? All it takes is a drop of dish soap on your finger mixed with warm water (we recommend removing your glasses before doing this), create a lather on the lens, then rinse. If you think about it, it makes perfect sense. So what should you use to clean fingerprints, dirt, make-up and other random goo that may end-up on your lenses? The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends warm water and dish soap. Cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or vinegar can strip away these coatings…coatings you pay extra $$ for. Most lenses have protective coatings added such as UV or anti-glare. Windex is for windows, not for your glasses! But do you know why it’s not good to use Windex on your glasses? Don’t feel bad if you don’t know the answer, most people don’t. Following the suggestions for proper cleaning and storage below can extend the life of your lenses and be sure you have the clearest view possible. Another very important, yet often overlooked aspect of caring for eyewear is proper storage. Proper care of eyewear isn’t rocket science, however many of us choose to employ other, more creative methods to clean our glasses. ![]()
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