{"id":58901,"date":"2020-04-09T09:15:39","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T17:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=58901"},"modified":"2024-11-28T06:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T14:56:56","slug":"how-to-clean-glasses-without-ruining-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-glasses-without-ruining-them\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Your Glasses Safely: Expert Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Just like dry cleaning your clothes or polishing your jewelry, it\u2019s important to take care of your glasses so that they have a longer lifespan. If you\u2019ve been quickly wiping your lenses against your shirt to remove a smudge, or leaving them outside their case when you\u2019re not wearing them, chances are that you\u2019re causing damage without even realizing it.<\/p>\n

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How to Clean & Disinfect Your Glasses<\/b><\/h2>\n

Cleaning your glasses doesn\u2019t have to be a time consuming or tedious task. Isopropyl alcohol-based lens wipes disinfect glasses without causing damage. Zenni\u2019s \/p\/lens-wipe\/A1103000\/A110300030\/A110300030\u2033>individually packaged lens wipes<\/a> are great for on-the-go situations when grime and smudges may inconveniently appear.<\/p>\n

Soap and water is also an easy option to remove unwanted germs from lenses. Read below for the correct technique in cleaning your lenses with soap and water.<\/p>\n

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  1. Place your glasses in the sink and run them under a gentle stream of warm water. Avoid very hot water since it can damage the lens coatings.<\/li>\n
  2. Add one drop of mild soap without moisturizers to the tips of your fingers.<\/li>\n
  3. Lather the soap on each side of the lenses. Rub all parts of the frame for a few seconds, including the nose pads, ends of the temples, and the edge of the lens where it meets the frame, since skin oils and dust tend to hide in small crevasses.<\/li>\n
  4. Set your glasses aside and wash your hands to remove excess soap. This will ensure oils from your fingers won\u2019t end up on your lenses during the rinsing process.<\/li>\n
  5. Rinse your glasses under warm water. Continue rinsing until all visible film is gone. Again, make sure to avoid very hot water so that you don\u2019t damage the lens coatings.<\/li>\n
  6. Shake your glasses to remove the excess water. There\u2019s no need to over-dry them.<\/li>\n
  7. Pass a clean cloth over the edges of your frames to remove any remaining moisture. Your new Zennis come with a microfiber cloth designed for this purpose. You should use the cloth to remove any remaining smudges. (You can also use a cloth that has not been laundered with fabric softener or a dryer sheet.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Common Mistakes When Cleaning Your Glasses<\/b><\/h2>\n

    We\u2019re all guilty of quickly rubbing our glasses on our shirts or using paper towels to clean the lenses. While these habits may seem harmless, they don\u2019t actually \u201cclean\u201d your glasses and ultimately can end up damaging your frames.<\/p>\n

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