How to maintain your glasses?
Curious about the 'Do's' when it comes to maintaining your glasses? Read more below or inquire with one of the eye world opticians in your area.
Cleaning glasses: the do's
Us step-by-step plan To get your glasses fresh, fruity and above all undamaged on your nose again:
- Hold your glasses by the nose piece and not by the temples.
- Rinse your glasses under lukewarm, running water. Your complete glasses: not just your glasses, but also your frames.
- If necessary, use a pH-neutral cleaning agent such as skin-friendly soap or detergent without lemon. Do not use a cleaning cloth or product containing alcohol: this can damage the coating.
- Make sure your glasses are really clean before you brush. Dirt can act like a kind of sandpaper.
- Dry your glasses with a clean, dry microfiber or glasses cloth. Use a cloth that has not been washed with fabric softener, as this will leave a haze. Do not use paper towels, paper towels, napkins, clothing or other common substances. These can scratch your glasses or the coating.
Voila! If all goes well, you will no longer be looking through frosted glass but through beautifully clean glasses
Clean glasses with glasses spray
Glasses spray is a cleaning spray which is specially made to clean your glasses. It is best to first rinse the glasses under lukewarm water before using glasses spray. This way you ensure that there are no dirt on your glasses that can cause scratches when you brush. Spray both sides of the glasses. Then wipe dry with a clean microfiber or glasses cloth.
Remove and store glasses
Of course, you don't always have your glasses on. Proper storage is also very important to keep your glasses in top shape (literally):
- Use two hands. This way you support the frame and prevent it from bending.
- Always store your glasses in a suitable, hard glasses case.
- Never place your glasses on the lenses, otherwise scratches may occur.
- Avoid extreme temperature differences. In the summer, many glasses get lost in glove compartments that are too hot. It is also better to leave your glasses off in the sauna. A spectacle lens has a coating that consists of different layers. These all react slightly differently to temperature differences, which means they can crack during extreme temperature changes.
- It is probably no surprise that substances such as acetone, glue, ether, etc. are not a good combination with your glasses. But more harmless remedies can also contain acids, which can cause your glasses to wear out faster. Even in your own sweat. Therefore, be careful with hair spray, perfume, cream, aftershave and other toiletries with your glasses.
More tips for maintenance of glasses
Sweat and toiletries also affect your glasses. Cleaning after the summer is therefore a very good idea. Hand in your glasses and get them back clean? That's possible! At Oogwereld we have an ultrasonic glasses bath in which we can clean your glasses with vibrations.
Even if your glasses are damaged for whatever reason, we are happy to solve this problem for you. So don't try to get started yourself with glasses that are deformed or no longer fit properly, because we are happy to adjust them for you.
Want to know more about maintaining your glasses? Come visit one of our boutiques.
