Why is eyeglass care so important?
- Extends the lifespan
Regular maintenance protects the sensitive surface layers.
(e.g. anti-reflective coating, anti-glare coating, hardening) to protect against scratches and damage. - Clear view
Dirt, grease and scratches impair vision and lead to scattered light, faster eye fatigue or even headaches. - Value of the glasses
Modern glasses are often expensive and technically sophisticated –
Proper care will preserve this investment. - hygiene
Through daily wear, grease, skin flakes and
Bacteria, especially on nose pads and temples.
DOs for glasses care - here's what you should pay attention to.
- Clean regularly with a damp cloth.:
Rinse the glasses under lukewarm water and use a drop of dish soap if heavily soiled. - Use only microfiber cloths:
These remove dirt without scratching the lenses or damaging valuable coatings, and are washable (making them more sustainable) when they no longer clean so well. - Clean gently – no pressure This is particularly important for sensitive coatings, and it also prevents the frames from bending unintentionally.
- Proper storage: In the case, lenses facing downwards - this usually makes the glasses easier to store.
- No hot temperaturesFor example, on the car dashboard or in the sauna. This damages the lenses and the frames.
- Wash eyeglass cleaning cloths regularlyIdeally, dry without fabric softener and air dry.
- Clean the eyeglass frame as well.- especially the temples and nose pads. Ideally, clean them every evening so that everything (creams, sweat, fine dust, etc.) is removed and less can build up.
- Use ultrasonic cleaning occasionally:
For thorough cleaning in hard-to-reach areas - ask your optician about it.
DON'Ts when caring for glasses - these are things you should avoid.
- Cleaning with paper tissues, kitchen towels, clothing:
Materials other than microfiber cloths contain wood fibers or rub in dirt particles, leading to scratches. - Too much pressure while cleaning. It can damage the lenses or warp the frame.
- Hot liquids or dishwasher damage the coatings on the lenses.
- Harsh cleaning agents or solvents (e.g., acetone, alcohol) They corrode the glass and thus destroy the very thin, valuable coatings.
- Dirty microfiber cloths can do more harm than good.
- Removing glasses with one hand or cleaning the temples This leads to tension and possible breakage, or at least to distortion and a poor fit.
- Moist disposable cleaning wipes They can leave residues or damage coatings.
- Place the glasses on the lenses This can lead to scratches.
