Grease stains, dirt or lint make it difficult for people who wear glasses to see.
That's why you should clean your glasses regularly.
Dishwashing liquid has proven its worth, but hot water less so.
If you wear glasses, you have to deal with all sorts of inconveniences: In winter, the glasses tend to fog up at low temperatures.
And if you touch it, you will quickly find a fat imprint on it.
Regular cleaning is therefore a must.
Often, however, the dirt can be easily removed with a microfiber cloth, which usually comes with the glasses.
You don't need expensive tools to clean your glasses properly
But at some point that is no longer enough.
The glasses are so smeared or dirty that you have to bring out the heavier artillery.
Then some tackle the dirt with aggressive cleaning agents, which can, however, lead to the sensitive surface being damaged.
This is annoying, especially if the glasses were very expensive.
It should therefore be carefully cared for.
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Cleaning your glasses with a white blouse is not a good idea.
It is better to use microfiber cloths.
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This does not necessarily require special cleaning agents.
A little lukewarm water and a few drops of washing-up liquid are enough.
You can also use rinse aid to keep your kitchen clean.
First rub the lenses carefully with a few drops of washing-up liquid between your fingertips.
Then rinse everything thoroughly with water.
Please never use hot water for this.
This can ensure that the wafer-thin coatings on the glasses are destroyed, as they cannot withstand high temperatures.
Finally, dry the glasses with a soft, clean cloth or a microfiber cloth again.
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Clean glasses properly: glasses cleaning cloths often contain fragrances and alcohol
Some, on the other hand, want to make it particularly easy for themselves and use ready-made glasses cleaning cloths from the shop.
But is that money wasted?
The fact is that wet eyeglass cleaning cloths often contain fragrances and even alcohol.
The latter can also damage plastic lenses, such as polycarbonate.
The material is often used for sports or children's glasses.
These washing tips from grandma are a thing of the past
These washing tips from grandma are a thing of the past
In the case of very serious soiling, the specialist has to do it.
It is advisable to go to the optician about every four to six months and have the glasses cleaned there with an ultrasonic device.
By the way, the service is mostly free of charge and doesn’t take long.
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