​Getting Your Eyeglasses Clean

Getting your eyeglasses clean isn’t always easy. Anyone who has owned glasses knows those frustrating moments when you remove one smudge only to see a new one appear. People have resorted to using materials they know aren’t good for their glasses in desperation just to get them clean. If your eyeglasses have anti-reflective coating, that can sometimes make getting them clean an even more delicate process. Cleaners that are too strong could strip away that coating.

So, what can you do to get those lenses clean and not damage the coating?

You have to find the right combination of solution and materials. Alcohol is a common cleaning solution used for eyeglasses. It works well as a disinfectant, as well as cleaning, and it dries very quickly. Some find that it works very well, and some brands of pre-moistened cleaning cloths for eyeglasses contain it. Rather than pure alcohol, a mixture of purified water and alcohol may be gentle enough to use with your glasses, and then wiped clean with a microfiber cloth. In some cases, a few drops of a very gentle dish soap in the mixture may help a little, too.

There are, of course, pre-moistened lens wipes readily available. Each brand has its own solution, and some people prefer one brand of cloths over another. These cloths also dry quickly, and some feel like they have to use too many to get their glasses clean in one sitting, which means purchasing a lot of wipes over time. Others like the convenience and simplicity.

Some people suggest vinegar. However, this is risky for coated lenses. Vinegar is acidic and may eat away at the coating over time, even when mixed with water and used with a safe, microfiber cloth.

Ultimately, your glasses will become dirty. Most of the time, they will be relatively easy to clean, but it may take a little extra solution, or more wipes. Remember to avoid acidic solutions, and when in doubt, trust the reliable brands of wipes and cleansers. Find everything you need for getting your eyeglasses clean and their care at Speert.com.