Nowadays, almost no one can imagine himself without glasses: sunglasses, with prescription glasses, for sports... They are at the same time the embodiment of fashion, style and a real salvation for the eyes. But even with the most careful care, various defects may appear over time: scratches, clouding... How can you clean the glass if it has become cloudy?
Causes of cloudy glasses
The main causes of cloudy glasses are careless handling of them, ignorance and failure to follow the rules of care. Lenses become scratched over time, and the resulting defects attract dust and other contaminants. Over time, they accumulate, layer, and once clear lenses become cloudy. Such glasses become unsuitable and, moreover, dangerous for use: when wearing them, clarity and visual acuity decrease, visual strain and fatigue, and headaches occur.
But don’t despair – you can save the situation!
Folk and professional remedies for eliminating cloudiness
To eliminate the effect of cloudy glasses, the following will help:
available means: washing with soap or dishwashing detergent. They also use toothpaste (without abrasive components), baking soda, homemade solutions (for example, mixing water, dishwashing detergent, isopropyl alcohol);- specialized: in optical salons, professional care products from domestic and foreign manufacturers are widely presented (in the form of sprays, liquids, pencils, brushes, pears, gloves, wet and dry wipes) in sets and individually, for example: “Optics”, “Snowter”, "HG", "Parity", "Uvex", "Honeywell";
- contact optical salons: their specialists, using unique high-tech equipment, carry out the procedure for effective ultrasonic cleaning of any optics. 15 minutes and the glasses will take on their original appearance!
There are digital ultrasound devices available for sale that can be used at home.
Important! Before using ultrasonic cleaning technology yourself, carefully study the range of capabilities of a particular device. If you decide to use the services of professionals, also ask about the limitations of the method.
How to clean glasses?
The most correct and gentle way to clean glasses is washing in warm soapy water.
To do this, place them in a pre-prepared composition or place them under a thin stream of warm water, evenly lather and distribute a small amount of detergent onto all components of the glasses: frame, lenses, temples. We carefully clean hard-to-reach places with a cotton swab (nose pad, frame bridge, hinge area), rinse under clean running water. Then wipe with a clean towel made of soft, lint-free cloth.
Important! All manipulations should be carried out with extreme care and precision.
Purchased products are also effective for cleaning. They are applied to the optics, and existing contaminants are removed using napkins. When using an ultrasonic device, you will need the bath itself and a special liquid.
Important! First carefully read the instructions with a step-by-step description of the procedure.
Preventing clouding of glasses
The best way to prevent cloudy glasses is to treat them with care and follow basic operating rules.:
- follow the manufacturer's recommendations;
- carry out care taking into account the material of the lenses and frames;
- store only in a special hard case;
- clean regularly (preferably daily);
- use strictly for its intended purpose;
- Do not expose to mechanical, aggressive chemical influences, or sudden temperature changes.
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