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Care instructions for sunglasses and eyeglasses

How to Properly Care for Your Sunglasses and Glasses:
Tips for Clear Vision and Long Life

Whether it’s stylish sunglasses or essential prescription glasses – they’re part of our daily lives and deserve some extra care. With proper cleaning and storage, you not only extend your glasses’ lifespan but also maintain a crystal-clear view. In this guide, we’ll show you how to care for your eyewear professionally – simply, effectively, and gently on materials.

1. Regular Cleaning: Gentle and Thorough
Microfiber Cloth Instead of T-Shirt
As tempting as it may be: wiping your lenses with your shirt can quickly cause tiny scratches. Instead, use a microfiber cloth specifically designed for lenses. It removes dust and fingerprints gently and without streaks.

Cleaning Products: What Actually Works
For deep cleaning, we recommend:

Lens cleaning spray – ideally alcohol-free

Lukewarm water with a bit of pH-neutral soap

How to Do It:

Hold the lenses under lukewarm water.

Apply a drop of mild soap and gently distribute it with your fingers.

Rinse and dry with a clean microfiber cloth.

What Not to Do:

Don’t use tissues, paper towels, or clothing – they often contain wood fibers that can scratch the lenses.

Never use glass cleaner, alcohol, or harsh household products – they can damage the coatings.

2. Proper Storage: Protection at Home and On the Go
Case = Life Insurance
When your glasses aren’t on your face, they belong in a case. Especially when you're out and about, a hard case protects reliably against breakage and scratches.

Never Like This:

Don’t lay them down with the lenses facing down!

Never store them loosely in a bag – even micro-scratches will affect clarity over time.

Keep away from heat sources: sunglasses left in a hot car or on a windowsill can quickly lose their shape – especially plastic frames and coated lenses.

3. Frame and Nose Pad Care
The rest of your glasses needs attention too:

Regularly check the screws on the temples – they can loosen over time.

Silicone nose pads can be cleaned easily with a cotton swab and soapy water.

Metal frames can occasionally be polished with a soft cloth – but avoid abrasive cleaners!

4. Special Case: Coated and Polarized Lenses
Sunglasses with polarized or anti-reflective coatings offer great visibility – but are also more delicate. So:

Only use specialized lens cleaners.

Never rub if there’s sand or dust on the lens – rinse gently instead.

5. On the Go and on Vacation: Extra Care for Sunglasses
Sunglasses are summer essentials – but they take a beating:

After contact with salt water or chlorine, rinse with clean water immediately.

Never place them directly on sand – fine particles can scratch lenses easily.

Always carry a microfiber cloth and case with you when traveling.

Conclusion:
Small Care, Big Impact
With just a few simple steps, you can protect your glasses from scratches, warping, and clouding – and significantly extend their lifespan. Regular cleaning and conscious storage mean your sunglasses or glasses will keep looking great – and so will you.