Eyeglasses Maintenance Tips
Hey there! Do you often just toss your glasses aside, skip cleaning them when they get dirty, and keep wearing them even when everything looks blurry? Stop treating your glasses like that! Taking good care of your eyeglasses not only makes them more comfortable to wear but also extends their lifespan. Here are three handy tips for maintaining your glasses!
1. How to Store Your Glasses Properly
When you’re not wearing your glasses, wrap them in the glasses cloth and put them in the glasses case. Avoid storing your glasses near cosmetics, hairspray, medications, or other corrosive items. Otherwise, the lenses and frames may get damaged, change color, or deteriorate.
If you need to put your glasses down temporarily, always place them with the convex side of the lenses facing up. Laying them convex side down can easily scratch or scuff the lenses. Also, never leave your glasses on the car’s dashboard or anywhere exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures. Heat can warp the frames and cause the coating on the lenses to crack.
2. How to Clean Your Glasses
It’s recommended to clean the lenses every two to three days. Here’s the right way to do it:
First, rinse off the dust on the lenses with clean water.
Then, put one or two drops of dish soap (neutral soap works best) in the middle of each lens. Gently rub the lenses to break down the oil and dirt on both sides.
Rinse the lenses thoroughly with clean water again.
Finally, use the glasses cloth to wipe off the water droplets in a clockwise direction. Don’t wipe back and forth!
Cleaning the frames is easy—just wash them whenever you clean the lenses. But remember:
Oil, sweat, makeup, and skincare products on the frames can corrode the surface, and cause the plating or paint to peel off over time.
Keep an eye on your frames and clean them as soon as you notice any dirt.
If your glasses have nose pads, it’s a good idea to replace them every three months to prevent dirt buildup and ensure a comfortable fit.
3. Regular Checks Are a Must
Make it a habit to regularly inspect your glasses. If you notice that the frames are bent, loose, or damaged, take them to an optician right away for professional repair and adjustment.
In daily life, besides taking care of your eyes, don’t forget to cherish your glasses too! Treat them with love, and you’ll truly be an expert at eye protection!
