How to Clean Glasses

What You'll Need

• Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
• Lukewarm water
• Microfiber cloth
• Soft towel

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse with lukewarm water

   Rinse the lenses under lukewarm running water to remove loose dust and particles. This prevents scratching when you wipe.

2. 2

   Apply a drop of dish soap

   Apply one small drop of dish soap to each lens. Gently rub between your fingers, including the frames, nose pads, and temples.

3. 3

   Rinse thoroughly

   Rinse all soap off completely with lukewarm running water. Leftover residue causes streaking and film.

4. 4

   Shake off excess water

   Gently shake off excess water from the frames before drying to prevent water spots from settling on the lenses.

5. 5

   Dry with a microfiber cloth

   Pat dry with a clean microfiber cloth -- the same kind that came with your glasses. Avoid paper towels and shirt fabric.

Pro Tips

• TIPAlways rinse glasses before wiping. Wiping dust without rinsing first scratches the lenses permanently.
• TIPWash your microfiber cleaning cloth weekly in soapy water -- a dirty cloth scratches lenses.
• TIPNever use Windex or ammonia-based cleaners on glasses with anti-reflective coating -- it damages the coating.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XWiping with paper towels, tissues, or shirt fabric, which scratches lens coatings over time.
• XCleaning glasses dry without rinsing, which grinds dust particles into the lenses.
• XUsing hot water on plastic frames, which warps the frames and damages lens coatings.

Frequently Asked Questions