For the majority of people, glasses are an absolute necessity for achieving crystal - clear vision. Properly maintaining your eyeglasses is of paramount importance. This not only ensures that your eyesight remains in its optimal state but also spares you from the financial burden of having to repair or replace them. Regularly cleaning your glasses and taking meticulous precautions to avoid scratches while handling them are fundamental practices. By adhering to proper maintenance routines, your glasses can serve you faithfully for many years.
1️⃣ Don’t wipe lenses when they’re dry. Any debris present on the lens surface or dust within the cleaning cloth has the potential to cause scratches.
2️⃣Don’t wipe lenses with a tissue, paper towel, or paper napkin. These items often have a rough texture. Instead, it is highly advisable to use a specialized glasses cleaning cloth for the best results. FYTOO includes two pieces of super - soft microfiber cloth in each package, enabling you to clean your glasses more effectively.
3️⃣Don’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.)
4️⃣Don’t spit on your lens. Although saliva might seem like a convenient cleaning option, according to Susan Thomas, spokeswoman for the American Optometric Association, “saliva may contain oil or other substances that can be damaging.” Moreover, simply exhaling on the lenses before cleaning doesn't moisten them adequately, and the association does not recommend this practice. It is far better to use a dedicated glasses cleaning solution to moisten the surface and dislodge dust and debris.
5️⃣Don’t put unprotected glasses in a purse, pocket, or bag.
6️⃣Don’t regularly place glasses on a sink or vanity top. Spatter, sprays, and cosmetics can soil lenses, and hair spray or perfume can damage anti-reflective coating.
7️⃣Don’t leave glasses in a hot car. “Particularly, stay away from placing them on the top of the dashboard,” Thomas warns. “The windshield can function like a magnifying glass, intensifying the heat and potentially damaging the glasses.”