Fastest/Safest way to clean Eyeglasses?

[ironk]

What do you use to clean your eyeglasses without putting them in danger of being scratched? Are there products that are easy to carry around so you can clean them on the go?

Hmm, your shirt doesn't count. lol.

 

[jacob0401]

they have cleaning cloths, microfiber, that work well. also you can get specific eye glass cleaning spray in a small bottle, but i just use the cloth.

 

[nakedfrog]

I've always used my shirt.

 

[FrozenCanadian]

I use windex and a lint free cloth. In a pinch my shirt works but you said that doesn't count.

When I go to the eye doctor to get new glasses they always give me a small squirt bottle of stuff to use. If you really need it I'm sure they would sell it to you.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I've always used my shirt.

same...occasionally i'll use an alcohol wipe if they are really dirty.

 

[ironk]

Hmm, i guess i am not the only one who is wrong about cleaning the lens properly:

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[SampSon]

Microfiber cloths work well.

 

[cjmtfd102401]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I've always used my shirt.

same...occasionally i'll use an alcohol wipe if they are really dirty.

NEVER use alcohol to clean you eyeglasses and cause them to break and crack, and it will dry your lenses out, not to mention removing the coating on them. Also you should not use you shirt, when you use your shirt the dirt is just grinded in it causing the little scrathces. The best thing is to use soap and water, and a soft clothor paper towel, or go to your local eyedoctor and buy the cleaner they use. We sell some for $1 and it lasts a month or longer depending on how much you use it.

 

[elektrolokomotive]

Sharper Image Automatic Eyeglass Cleaner works great. I like it 'cuz it also cleans the area in and around the nosepieces really well.

 

[CptObvious]

when i had the 'profile' lenses without any coating, i didn't have to worry about scratches. i could use my shirt fine. but on my last pair i got the anti-reflective coating, which is supposedly easily scratched. i usually wash them in soap and water and dab them with a tissue.

 

[bigfil]

Originally posted by: jacob0401
they have cleaning cloths, microfiber, that work well. also you can get specific eye glass cleaning spray in a small bottle, but i just use the cloth.

i use a cleaning spray with tissue that works wonders
used the cleaning cloths, microfibers but the spray with tissue does the trick

 

[MasterAndCommander]

Originally posted by: jacob0401
they have cleaning cloths, microfiber, that work well. also you can get specific eye glass cleaning spray in a small bottle, but i just use the cloth.

Yup

 

[MX2]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I've always used my shirt.

 

[sygyzy]

I love how you asked for the fastest, as if wiping your glasses takes so much time.

 

[tfinch2]

Sandpaper

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Originally posted by: elektrolokomotive
Sharper Image Automatic Eyeglass Cleaner works great. I like it 'cuz it also cleans the area in and around the nosepieces really well.

Having oily skin, plus working as a diesel mechanic tought me a neat trick for cleaning
uber-dirty glasses. I like the above link device but my trick is cheaper.
A large water glass is filled with warm water and 5~10 drops of hand dish washing liquid.
Several pairs of glasses are left to soak as I shower. Then they are rinsed with warm tap
water and polished with a soft terry cloth. Works a charm. My scrips are 6 years old and
not one scratch.


...Galvanized

 

[Pikachu]

Anyone who settles for plastic lenses, deserves to suffer with PITA cleaning and scratches. I only buy glass, and could clean them with Comet if I choose to... without scratches!

 

[IronWing]

lick