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Care Guides

Cleaning, storage and simple repairs that keep glasses clear and comfortable.

Five step lens cleaning method with a list of things to avoidThe one-minute lens cleaning method1Wash hands2Rinse lukewarm3Drop of soap4Rinse again5Microfiber dryAvoidShirts, tissues, paper towels · window cleaner · acetone · hot waterLotion dish soaps · dry-wiping dusty lenses
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How to Clean Eyeglass Lenses Without Scratching Them

A step-by-step method for cleaning prescription glasses and sunglasses safely, what to use, what to avoid, and how to clean nose pads, hinges and frames.

Ranked chart of everyday causes of eyeglass lens scratchesWhere everyday lens scratches come fromCommon causes, ranked by how often the habit occurs (illustrative)Wiping dusty lenses dry5Shirts, tissues, napkins5Loose in bags & pockets4Lens-down on tables3Dirty case lining3Drops2Rinse before you wipe — the single habit that prevents the most scratches.
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How to Prevent Lens Scratches, and Why Toothpaste and Baking Soda Make Them Worse

What causes scratches on eyeglass lenses, the everyday habits that prevent them, why home scratch-removal tricks usually damage lenses further, and when to replace lenses.

Diagram of cold glasses fogging when moved into warm humid airHow fog forms on lensesCold outsideWarm, humid insideWarm, moist air meets a lens colder than its dew point, so droplets form and scatter light.Fixes: seal the mask, warm up gradually, step back from steam, use an eyeglass anti-fog product.
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How to Stop Glasses From Fogging

Why glasses fog up and practical ways to prevent it, including mask fit, anti-fog sprays and wipes, coatings, and tips for cold weather, cooking and workouts.

Exploded diagram of an eyeglass hinge showing frame front, barrels, hinge screw and templeInside an eyeglass hingeFrame frontTempleHinge screwBarrelsTighten clockwise until snug — never force it, especially on plastic frames.Bent frames, stripped screws and rimless lenses: see an optician.
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How to Fix Loose Eyeglass Hinges and Screws at Home

How to tighten loose eyeglass screws, replace a lost hinge screw, deal with spring hinges and nose pads, and know when a repair should go to an optician.

Comparison of glasses resting lenses-up on folded temples versus lens-down on a tableSetting glasses down: lenses up, temples foldedResting on folded templesLens-down on the surfaceBetter still: face or case. Remove glasses with both hands.
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How to Store Glasses Properly

The right way to set down, store and protect glasses overnight, during the day and for long-term storage, plus the storage habits that bend frames and scratch lenses.

Magnified microfiber trapping particles with washing do and don't listWhy microfiber lifts oil instead of smearing itSplit fibers trap oil and dust (magnified)Wash every week or twoMild soap, air dryFabric softenerDryer sheetsWashing with cotton towels
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Microfiber Lens Cloths

Why microfiber cleans lenses so well, how to use a lens cloth correctly, how often to wash it, and the laundry mistakes that ruin microfiber.

Cross section of lens coating layers from top coat through anti-reflective and hard coat to lens materialLayers on a typical coated lens (not to scale)Hydrophobic / oleophobic top coatAnti-reflective stackHard coat (scratch resistance)Lens materialHard coatAnti-reflective stackHeat, solvents and grit damage the thin outer layers first.
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Caring for Coated Lenses

What common lens coatings and treatments do, why they need gentler care, and how to clean, store and protect anti-reflective, blue light, photochromic, polarized and mirrored lenses.

Car diagram showing dashboard and rear shelf to avoid and console or glove box as the best storageWhere to keep glasses in a parked carAvoid: dashboard, rear shelfShort-term: visor, seatBest: console, glove boxOn hot days the safest place is with you.
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Glasses in the Car

Why car interiors are hard on glasses and sunglasses, where to keep eyewear in a vehicle, and how to use visor clips and consoles without damaging frames or lenses.

Open glasses case with a brush and five cleaning stepsCleaning a case: lining first1Shake out and brush the lining2Lift lint with tape3Spot clean — never soak4Clean the outside for its material5Dry fully, lid open
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How to Clean an Eyeglass Case

How to clean and freshen hard, leather, fabric and EVA glasses cases inside and out, remove grit from linings, deal with musty smells and know when to replace a case.

Four summer threats to sunglasses: sand, salt water, sunscreen and heatThe four summer threats to sunglassesSandAbrasive when wipedSalt waterResidue and corrosionSunscreenOily film on lensesHeatWarps framesRinse in fresh water · wash · microfiber dry · case in the shade
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Sunglasses Care

How to clean and protect sunglasses at the beach, pool, on the water and in hot weather, including polarized and mirrored lenses, with a summer care routine.