I have been cleaning my glasses using bathroom tissue as I had thought it was softer than microfiber cloth, but apparently that’s not true.
I don’t want to use microfiber cloth as it can easily accommodate in silica or any other dust particles if not cleaned properly which will scratch my glass. I don’t know what to do in this case. So, how do you clean your glasses?
When the glasses are new: hot water plus some fish soap, gently padded down with a microfiber cloth until it’s perfect
When the glasses are old: any fucking thing, including paper and spit, whatever shirt I’m wearing, napkins, etc
I recommend dish soap instead, smells nicer.
You don’t want it to be hot enough to soften your frames though.
To the horror and disgust of my optometrist I wash my glasses in the shower daily. I’ve been doing so for decades.
Do you just wear them in? Kinda leave them on all the time, and just let the soap and shampoo do its job?
No, I put soap on my hands and rub the glasses, then rinse under the shower and put them on the ledge.
After the shower I have a hand towel that is only used to dry my glasses which I use to pat the excess water.
Good as new.
No, I put soap on my hands and rub the glasses, then rinse under the shower and put them on the ledge.
What the actual fuck?!
First I was horrified. Now I’m going to try this in a few minutes!
Don’t the metal bits rust? Like the screws or pins that hold them together?
You’ve blown my mind, btw.
Not if you dry them!
I have been wearing glasses for over half a century and I’ve never seen rust on my glasses. Gunk on the nose supports, sure, rust, never.
As for the nose bits, you can buy glasses where they are part of the frame, no more gunk.
Hmm… This! I suppose I can do this. Wash my hands properly, remove the microfiber cloth from its container and then only use it to remove the water drop let’s.
😂
It’s not about softness, it’s about the fibers that make the tissue. Tissues and wipes not made intended for glass have rough fibers than can scratch glass. You’re better off using microfiber or disposable glass cleaning wipes. If you’re concerned about microfiber cloths getting dirty, most have care instructions on their tags, and it’s usually hand washing and drying.
I just rub the lenses with a regular handkerchief or the hem of my shirt.
That sounds harsh :')
A drop of dish soap and warm water then blow the water off with compressed air.
Perfect for cleaning on the go
The best way to clean glasses is with your fingers using warm water and dish soap. Don’t use super hot water, it can damage the coatings on some lenses. Start with a rinse to remove any particles, then clean them between your fingers, then a final rinse, shake them off and let them air dry.
Using any type of cloth can cause scratches as you’ve found.
Wipe them on my shirt, and dish soap when required. No microfiber cloth.
You monster :')
I don’t know, sounds harsh
Ultrasonic cleaner with isopropanol solution.
Mainly just alcohol/iso spray front and rear and papertowel sometimes heavily spraying to degrease. Crystal clear with a single paper towel. It’s more about keeping them clean than repeating over and over.
Doesn’t that strip any anti-glare or other coating your glasses may have? I’ve always been told dish soap without additives (aloe etc.) under warm water (not hot enough to soften your frames) is your best bet to remove dirt and oils.
I honestly haven’t ever noticed a difference and I’ve worm glasses my entire life.
I get the best lenses with all the options as far as tinting and coatings and lense material and even front and rear shaping, polished lens edges which suck by the way super rainbow streak effect under heavy lighting. I cannot find any manufacturer that can provide a better set of lenses.
That being said so you know I’m serious about my care. I use ISO everyday or every other day. I keep my lenses crystal clear. Frames clean. They show no signs of wear on the anti glare. I’d be more concerned with fitment on your face always keeping your eyes in the right pupil focal point more than worrying about lens coatings.
Secondly I’d be most concerned with keeping your script updated at bare minimum every 2 years prefer yearly or 18 months. Your eyes change a lot more rapid than you think don’t let the optical nerves get tired. Focus on what lenses material makes the most difference for your eyesight and also keeping the lenses curve low as possible depending on your script.
I have been wearing glasses for 30 years. I wash them daily with microfibers tissues and spray intended for glasses. The spray on Amazon is 15 euros and lasts months. Washing using tap water and cleaning with paper tissues scratches the glasses.
I’ve never worried about it too much.
Usually, I clean my glasses with a microfiber cloth which I’ll occasionally toss in the general laundry.
Sometimes I’ll clean my glasses with soap and water using just my fingers, then dry it with just a handy bathroom towel and then my microfiber cloth.
Underrated comment, thank you very much!
IMO microfibers suck and 99.9% of the time a pain to ever use consistently. They trap dirt and oils. Even after washing their the most smudgey form of a wipe you can get due to the material.
Exactly my experience🫂
my glasses place says I should just use water and a microfiber cloth unless I buy eyeglass cleaner so that is what im doing. I keep the microfiber cloth in a drawer to keep it from accumulating dust.
