We wipe glasses correctly and without streaks

Today everyone has glasses, and they do not have to be worn to correct or improve vision. There are also sunglasses, fake ones, for photographs for documents, as well as 3D glasses for watching movies, or special, ultra-technological glasses for augmented reality devices.

Naturally, over time, they get dirty and periodically need to be cleaned, but before you wipe the glasses with the first thing that comes to hand, it is advisable to find out why you should not do this. It just seems that everything is simple and clear with cleaning - in fact, there are many nuances here.

How to clean dirty glasses

For someone who has never worn glasses, the issue of caring for them may seem trivial and not worthy of attention. Nevertheless, cloudy lenses, with stains and stains from fingers, cause not only aesthetic rejection, but can often lead to visual impairment - an effect that is exactly the opposite of what is required.

In addition to glasses for correcting vision, there are also special ones: sun glasses, corrective glasses, sports glasses, for watching movies (3D) and others. Most have pre-treated lenses that have a special (and often expensive) coating.

Such accessories not only require careful handling - their suitability directly depends on what to wipe the glasses with, and the lenses themselves can be made of different materials, which also determines the specifics of care.

Note! It is not recommended to use “handy” means to clean the lenses: paper napkins, the first towel that comes across, or your own clothes!

Glasses with plastic lenses

Plastic lenses are very sensitive to touch - grease from fingers, sweat, dust from the street leave stubborn dirt on them. To wipe them well, it is better to use special liquids or sprays, which are offered in many optical stores. As a last resort, you can wash it with warm water (not hot) or use a dry microfiber cloth.

How to clean glasses with glass lenses

Despite the fact that glass is a more durable material that resists external influences much better than plastic, it requires just as careful handling. Albeit in a smaller amount, but it also scratches. Therefore, it is best to clean glass lenses with tissues or liquid purchased from a specialist store. Simple glasses, uncoated, can be cleaned with solutions containing alcohol.

The right approach to cleaning

For regular wiping, a special cloth should be used that removes stains and dust well from the glass surface. The most important thing is that the fabric does not leave behind a pile.It also needs to be kept clean and washed regularly, otherwise it will become a source of stains and dirt on its own. When choosing what to wipe your glasses, you should pay attention to antibacterial sprays, since lenses that have not been washed for a long time can become a source of eye infections.

In addition to the usual cleaning of glasses, you also need to clean the frame, especially in the places where the lens and metal (or plastic) meet. A regular cotton swab dipped in a cleaning solution works well for this. Do not handle the entire frame with one stick. In addition, it is required to pay attention to the nasal septum supports and the temples. For this, it is advisable to use approved disinfecting and disinfecting compounds. In some cases, it is allowed to dry the glasses with a hairdryer, but only with all precautions and at the most gentle mode.

Take extra care when handling specially coated lenses. When servicing them, you should adhere to the following rules:

• Use only care products specified for this type of glasses.
• After cleaning, thoroughly wipe the entire surface with microfiber.
• Use only warm water for washing.

Note! As an additional tool that will clean glasses of glasses well at home, you can use a special brush-tongs.

To minimize the ingress of dust and dirt on the surface of lenses and frames, it is highly advisable to purchase a durable case that will protect your glasses from most mechanical damage. You can also use a soft, leather or velvet wallet case, but in this case, you should be more careful in handling it.

On the other hand, the case itself requires regular maintenance: you need to prevent solid particles (for example, bread crumbs) and dust from getting into the case, and also keep a dry cleaning cloth inside - it will not only always be at hand, but can also fulfill the role a kind of shock absorber.

How to wipe glasses: is it possible with a napkin

A variety of cleaning wipes are available today to keep your lenses clean and care for them every day. Conventionally, they can be divided into universal and special, intended only for a certain type of coating. Such products have nothing to do with ordinary, paper napkins, as they are made from specially processed materials.

Disposable napkin

As a rule, this type of cleaning agent is intended for the care of glasses in conditions when other methods are not available, there is nothing nearby with which to wipe the glasses, or cleaning must be done quickly, with maximum efficiency. They are usually available in sachet format. They are dry, wet and with a special impregnation: antistatic or antibacterial.

Reusable napkin

These wipes are often made from microfiber, less often from flannel or specially treated suede. Each type is designed for a specific type of care:

• Suede. Made from split microfiber, they are suitable for both dry and wet cleaning.
• Microfiber. Perfectly removes most dirt: dust, grease, stains - up to dried toothpaste. Requires frequent washing.
• Flannel cleaning.Natural flannel fabric has long been used for cleaning special optics (lenses, telescope lenses), so it is recommended to use it when caring for expensive glasses, for example, with a polarizing coating.

Additional Information! Often, shops offer a cleaning agent in a set for napkins: a spray or liquid. You need to be careful and make sure that this combination is most suitable for the type of glass used.

How to wipe glasses in the absence of special products

If you don't have a special tool at hand, you can take care of your glasses by resorting to the so-called folk methods. The first step is to wash the lenses. This should be done in warm water (but not hot), with a small amount of detergent.

Instead of dishwashing detergent, you can also use soap or soap suds, but only regular, without aromatic impurities, creams and moisturizers. After washing, the glasses can be left to dry completely (suitable when using distilled water) or wiped off with a dry clean microfiber cloth.

Note! Stubborn dirt and stubborn stains can only be removed in an ultrasonic bath. This is usually done in specialized workshops.

How to clean glasses at home: what not to do

When starting the procedures for the care of lenses and glasses in general, you should understand that this is a rather delicate process that requires both accuracy and understanding of what can and cannot be done:

• Do not wipe glasses with parts of your own clothing! This is due not only to the mechanical characteristics of the fabric, but also to the fact that coarse dust from the street and other solid particles that can scratch the glass surface can settle on clothes.
• Do not use alcohol-based products for glasses with plastic lenses.
• Avoid direct sunlight on lenses or frames. The exception is sunglasses with UV-blocking coating.
• The use of aggressive chemicals is prohibited! Do not use anything that may contain ammonia, vinegar or lemon juice. Also, do not use a household glass cleaner.
• You cannot wear glasses on your head, fixing the temples in your hair, as well as in your pocket, with glasses outward.
• You need to be careful before applying hairspray. Do not do this with your glasses on.
• No fabrics other than special cleaning wipes are allowed. Before wiping your glasses with the first rag you come across, you should weigh well all the pros and cons - an ordinary cloth does not so much remove dirt as smears it over the surface.
• It is undesirable to leave glasses in a dirty condition, with stains and stains for a long time. This is especially true for accessories with lenses made of plastic or with a special coating - in this case, diffuse processes may occur, leading to irreversible clouding of the surface.
• Glasses require careful handling. Do not leave them anywhere, put the lenses down, and also carry them in a bag or purse without a protective case or case.

How often should you clean your glasses

Modern glasses are an accessory that requires regular care. That is, you need to wipe the lenses and monitor their condition not only daily, but also at every convenient moment before you need to put them on.

It is better to do this more often, in a relaxed atmosphere, than to wipe your glasses from time to time, while being late for an important meeting! With regard to complete cleaning, it is recommended to carry out such a procedure at least once a month or depending on the intensity of use.

Special means for cleaning glasses

When buying glasses in a store, it is worth considering the possibility of purchasing specialized cleaning agents for their care. All of them are divided into two types: wipes and liquids or sprays (sometimes produced in the form of a stick-stick).

Among the wipes, the most effective are Profissimo DM, Sidolin, Autas, as well as Flink & Sauber. While among liquids, cleaning compositions LensCleaner, Spray Clean, Good Look, Optinett and anti-fog sprays Cleacco, Arena Antifog, Head BIO Defog have gained significant popularity.

Thus, if you follow the recommendations for the care of your glasses, you can significantly extend their service life, which is especially important for expensive accessories. Therefore, the correct understanding of how to wipe glasses, how often it needs to be done and by what means - indirectly affects the image of their owner, since there is such a thing as careful handling!

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