Soap-Man Cleaning Supplies
Jewelry

How to Clean Sunglasses

Your sunglasses will sparkle like the day you got them with the right cleaning technique. Here's the safe way that jewelers recommend.

What You'll Need

  • Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
  • Lukewarm water
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Soft case for storage

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse with lukewarm water

    Rinse both lenses under lukewarm running water to remove dust and debris. This prevents scratching when wiping.

  2. 2

    Apply a drop of dish soap

    Put one drop of dish soap on each lens. Gently work it around with your fingers, including frames, nose pads, and temples.

  3. 3

    Rinse thoroughly

    Rinse all soap off completely with lukewarm water. Any residue causes streaking and dulls the lenses.

  4. 4

    Dry with microfiber cloth

    Shake off excess water and pat dry with a clean microfiber cloth in gentle circular motions.

Pro Tips

  • TIPAlways store sunglasses in a hard case when not wearing them -- soft pouches do not protect from impact.
  • TIPWash your microfiber cleaning cloth weekly to prevent it from becoming the source of scratches.
  • TIPNever put sunglasses on the top of your head -- this stretches the frames and exposes lenses to hair products.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • XWiping sunglasses with shirt fabric, paper towels, or tissues, which scratch lens coatings.
  • XUsing window cleaner or alcohol-based products, which damage polarized and UV coatings.
  • XStoring sunglasses on hot car dashboards, which warps the frames and damages lens coatings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, as long as it is alcohol-free and ammonia-free. Plain dish soap and water is the safest option.