Your sunglasses have no enemies but you.
Your sunglasses become dusty from regular use, as you may have read at the beginning of a previous guide on how to clean sunglasses or lenses. Indeed, this is the case. Hold on just a second.
What exactly is this dirt?
The path has kicked up a lot of dust and grime. Dirt and dust from the road. Oceanic and marine sediments that have accumulated throughout time. It's the price you pay for living an active, outdoorsy lifestyle. In such case, you should give yourself a high five; it's the proper way to dirty your sunglasses. But . . .
Actually, you are a part of it too.
That's just your skin's dead cells. Clean the oil out of your pores. Hair oils, or. Exhale your perspiration. You've covered yourself with a thick layer of sunscreen. The cosmetics you've chosen to apply to your face.
Having established that an issue exists, we will now —
Let's take action now. Don't play the role of an enemy, but rather a friend.
If your glasses become dirty often, you might consider purchasing a tiny bottle of lens cleaning and a lens towel. Make sure the lens cleaner is compatible with all of your lenses. Make sure you know what you're dealing with before using it, since some include alcohol that may remove the mirror coating from lenses.
The Procedural Holes
The following is an effective method for removing tough stains and cleaning your stems and nose pads of oil and dirt.
Take off your lenses before you start if you feel comfortable doing so. It's probably less complicated than you're imagining.
Wash your shades with water that is neither too hot nor too cold.
Wash all of your frames with mild dish soap and rub it in with your fingertips. Heavy dirt may be removed using a microfiber cloth, if required. Pay special attention to your nose bridge and stem tips, which get the most direct sunlight. Buildup is more likely to form in the groove where the lens rests, therefore cleaning it thoroughly with a soft bristles toothbrush is essential.
Soap, grime, and dust should all be rinsed away. View it as it gracefully disappears down the sink.
You may use a microfiber towel to dry your sunglasses completely. You might wind up with towel fuzz on your lenses if you use a regular towel.
In extreme cases, you may be able to extract extra rubber bits out of your frames that have been abused. The rubber will get sticky because it functions like a sponge, soaking up your perspiration and oils. You might get a new pair if it's too late to save the old ones. Just throw them in the dishwasher the next time you run it. Even if they aren't detachable, you may get rid of any dirt or grime on the rubber parts by kneading in some hand sanitizer.
Those Are Things You Should Never Do
In addition, while we're on the topic of protecting your sunglasses, try to avoid doing the following:
Rinse your shades with your saliva. To lick them is another option. Just don't get any saliva on you. To begin with, this is quite disgusting. First of all, it's not very clean, and second, it doesn't perform its job very effectively.
You may clean your sunglasses using ammonia, bleach, vinegar, or window cleaner. I don't think you're that filthy. The same logic that would prevent you from bathing in ammonia also applies to your eyewear. All of your lenses' protective coating will be removed by these chemicals.
Cleaning your lenses by rubbing them with a t-shirt, sweatshirt, button-down shirt, pajamas, etc. Avoid using your clothes for anything other than keeping you covered and looking presentable in public. You're probably going to do this anyhow since most people don't have a lens cloth with them at all times. Keep in mind that your lenses are vulnerable to micro-scratches from the dirt and dust that may be hidden in your shirt. We warned you, so don't complain.
Use fabric softener while washing your microfiber cloth. You should wash your lens cloth to get rid of oil buildup, but you shouldn't use fabric softener. Your lenses will fog up from the fabric softener, and the fibers will lose their efficiency and durability.
Use a paper towel, tissue, or any other paper product to wipe and disinfect your lenses. Paper is a tree-based product. Have you ever seen a pliable tree before? In spite of its seemingly gentle exterior, this tissue actually contains tiny particles of gritty pulp that are capable of scratching your lenses.
Make this cleaning schedule a regular part of your life. Spending only a few minutes every few weeks can keep your sunglasses clean and increase their useful life. Additionally, your vision will improve, which is always a benefit.
