The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses

Wondering how you should clean your glasses? Do not use paper towels or any cloth you find nearby, as they can damage your lenses. Let Clean That Up on YouTube shows you the right way to clean your glasses.

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Glasses are the only way some people can see clearly. It can be costly depending on the lenses and frames. If you’ve spent a lot of money on your prescription lenses, make sure you take care of them and do the proper way to clean them. These cleaning steps will help avoid damaging the coating on your lenses and scratching them.

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What You Need to Clean Your Glasses

• Dawn dish soap
• warm water
• smooth eyeglasses microfiber cloth

How to Clean Your Glasses

Step 1:

Start by running your glasses with warm water. This will remove the dust and initial build up on your lenses and frames.

Step 2:

Add a drop of Dawn dish soap on each lens. Use your thumb and index finger to rub it in. Move in a small circular motion across each lens. When you feel smudged, give those areas a little extra attention.

Avoid using sponges or scrubbers, as they could potentially damage the fragile coatings.

Step 3:

Wash the frame as well as they can get oily and dirty. Use Dawn dish soap to remove any grime and build-up.

Step 4:

Give your glasses a thorough rinse. This will remove the last layer of dirt, grime, and soap.

Step 5:

Microfiber lens cloths are soft so they won’t leave any scratches, they buff out any streaks, and they are lint-free. Use them to dry your glasses.

Do not use a paper towel or a T-shirt.

The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses