Do not use any cleaning products other than mild dish soap for cleaning eyeglasses (do not use Windex, bleach, or vinegar). These harsh cleaning products can prematurely dissolve and strip down the protective coating on your eyewear frames. (Note: Spit/saliva also has enzymes that eat away at the protective coating.)
Apply Lens Cleaner: Use a lens cleaner specifically designed for glasses or a mixture of mild dish soap and water. Avoid using household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol, as these can damage the coatings. Gently Clean: Use a microfiber cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth to gently wipe the lenses in circular motions.
Windex contains isopropyl alcohol and cleans glass extremely well but is not for eyeglasses. Coated surfaces may dull and thin, and deterioration of various processes will occur through sustained contact with many name brand cleaners and solvents.
Lens wipes are the best solution for cleaning glasses IMO because ensuring you have a clean micro-fiber cloth that isn't exposed to debris (can't be put in pocket, purse, or sitting out) is way more work when you can just use a wipe.
Yes, you can clean your glasses with anti-reflective coating using Dawn dish soap, but there are some precautions to keep in mind: Dilution: Mix a small drop of Dawn with warm water. Avoid using it in concentrated form, as it may be too harsh. Gentle Cleaning: Use your fingertips to gently clean the lenses.
Don't use any cleaning products other than dishwashing liquid or glasses cleaning solution to clean your glasses. Products such as acetone, alcohol, and household glass cleaners can damage lens coatings. Don't use your own saliva, either. That won't clean your lenses, it'll just add more germs!
Don't use towels that could have particles or chemicals on them from the washer or dryer. Never use harsh or acidic products, such as glass cleaner, vinegar, lemon, or other cleaning products. Never try to buff out a scratch, as doing so will only make it worse. Don't rub the lenses with clothing.
Add a few drops of dish soap to a bowl. Pour about 1/4 cup of warm water over the top of the dish soap and mix it up. Dip one of your microfiber cloths into the bowl of soapy water. Gently rub the lenses, nose guard, and frames of your glasses with the soapy cloth to remove dirt, oil, and grime.
Avoid cleaning your glasses with these:
Hand sanitizer, which can damage lens films. Toothpaste, which has tiny abrasive particles that scuff lenses. Acetone or rubbing/isopropyl alcohol, which can damage lens films. Clothing, which is typically too dirty from use, and not soft enough.
This has to do with the evaporation rate—if your cleaning solution evaporates before you have time to wipe it off, it will leave a mark. Alcohol- and ammonia-based cleaners evaporate more quickly than vinegar, but any window cleaner can leave streaks if it isn't removed fast enough.
Do not use hot water to clean glasses, as it can damage some lens coatings. Apply a small drop of neutral hand soap to each lens. Dishwashing liquid usually has acid ingredients, so it is better not to use this to clean your lenses. Gently rub both sides of the lenses.
In a basin, mix equal baking soda, vinegar and hot water. Soak the glassware in the solution for about ten minutes. Rinse and dry the glass as usual. If the stain persists, repeat the steps.
Spray Carefully – If you're going to use a chemical, use sprays or cleansers specifically made to clean eyeglass lenses. Never use household cleaners like Windex because these chemicals contain ammonia, which will tear off any coating on the lens.
Paper towels, bath towels and other items may scratch your lenses and shouldn't be used to dry them. Although tissues may feel soft, they often contain rough fibers, just like your clothing. Drying your glasses with a tissue can also increase smudging if the tissue contains lotion. Cleaning cloths eventually get dirty.
We recommend using wet wipes to clean the frame and eyecup. Baby wipes are preferred if you are worried about harsh chemicals touching the eyeglasses next to your face. Never leave eyewear in direct sunlight when not in use, especially photochromic lenses.
To clean your glasses, there are two effective ways. The first, like the previous two, can be done by using dish soap and warm water. Be sure to use water that is lukewarm or warm rather than extremely hot or cold. It's also important to use dish soap that is free of lotion.
Fill a spray bottle (any size will work) ¾ of the way with rubbing alcohol. Add two drops of liquid dish soap to the rubbing alcohol. Fill the rest of the spray bottle with water and shake it gently. Do a test spray of the cleaning solution to make sure there are no bubbles in the liquid once it's sprayed.
Can I use alcohol wipes to clean my glasses? We wouldn't recommend using alcohol wipes or rubbing alcohol to clean your glasses. This is because alcohol can be quite harsh, so using it on your glasses could damage the specialist materials and lens coatings that help to correct your vision.
It's very important not to wipe your glasses down with any type of paper product, including tissues, paper towels or napkins. Regardless of how soft these materials may feel, they can easily scratch the lenses on your glasses. Use a lens cloth instead.
If you don't rinse them before cleaning, tiny particles might scratch your lenses as you clean—so be sure not to skip this step! Once you've given your glasses a good run under the water, dry them gently with a microfiber cloth.
We also wouldn't recommend using a hand sanitiser to clean your glasses. Many hand sanitisers are alcohol-based, which could damage the specialist coatings and materials on your lenses that help you see clearer. Plus, there's also the risk of getting sanitiser in your eye.
Don't use ammonia, bleach, vinegar, or window cleaner, which can harm lenses and their coatings. (Most lenses are now coated, usually with an anti-reflective layer.) Don't spit on your lens.
With all of the options available, optometrists and eye doctors agree that the best eyeglass lens cleaner is a lotion-free, mild dishwashing liquid soap. Yes, that's it.