Progress and the rapid development of technology have given humanity glasses in various versions: corrective, sunglasses, for working with a computer... Regardless of the type, they need proper care and regular cleaning - this is the key to their long service. Read on to learn about the error-free technology of cleansing procedures and the most effective means.
Preparing for cleaning
Before you begin cleaning your glasses, you must:
wash your hands: perform all manipulations only with clean hands. Wash them thoroughly under warm water and soap. (without lotion) to prevent grease, oil stains, dirt and dust particles from getting on the surface of the glasses. Then dry with a lint-free towel;- Prepare the necessary materials for work: soft cloth, cleaning agents (homemade or professional), and, if necessary, a container.
Is it possible to wash glasses with water?
The most gentle and correct way to clean any glasses is rinsing in warm water with soapy water or dish soap. If this method is unavailable due to being away from home or a number of other reasons, it is advisable to use ready-made commercial cleaning products using special wipes.
How to wash them properly?
The step-by-step algorithm for carrying out cleansing activities is as follows:
Place the glasses under a thin stream of warm water. Do not use hot water to avoid deformation of lenses, protective coating and frames.;- lather with a small amount of detergent or place in a container with a cleaning composition;
- Using careful circular movements with your fingertips, evenly distribute the applied substance over all components of the glasses: frame, lenses, along the temples;
- pay special attention to hard-to-reach places: using a cotton swab, carefully clean the frame bridge, nose pad, and hinge area from dirt;
- rinse to remove soap residue under clean running water (otherwise stains and streaks will not be avoided);
- Wipe dry using a blotting motion with a clean towel made of soft, lint-free fabric.
For quick cleaning or the impossibility of using the previous method, use store-bought products: apply to the optics and use napkins to remove any existing contaminants.
What means should I use?
You can clean your glasses using various means:
- improvised: soap or dishwashing detergent;
- specialized: in the form of sprays, liquids, pencils from domestic and foreign manufacturers, for example: “HG”, “Snowter”, “RE:SHINE”, “Lenspen”, “Optics”.
Cleaning devices and accessories have been developed: brushes, blowers, gloves, wet, dry wipes (microfiber), and more advanced ones, for example: “Eyeglass Microfiber Brush”, “Lenspen GK-1 Glasses Klear”.The latter simultaneously combines a brush, cleansing pads and composition.
Ready-made kits of various configurations are available: “Parity”, “Buro BU-S/MF”, “Zeiss Lens cleaning kit”, and even stations with convenient containers for wall mounting or installation on a table: “Uvex”, “Honeywell”, “ROSOMZ”.
Features of caring for different types of glasses
The basic principles of caring for all types of optics are the same:
perform all actions with it extremely carefully and accurately;- clean regularly (preferably daily);
- store only in hard cases of appropriate size;
- use strictly for its intended purpose;
- do not expose to mechanical, aggressive chemical influences, or sudden temperature changes;
- follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
But there are also nuances:
- It is always necessary to carefully study the composition of the care products used, since they may not be applicable to a specific optics material;
- plastic sunglasses are vulnerable and prone to scratches, so when caring for them you should not use abrasive substances, as this can lead to permanent damage to the “built-in” protection;
- Glasses with special coatings should be cleaned only with products intended for this purpose.
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