Lens manufacturers say that anything other than a microfiber cloth will damage the coatings on a lens. But microfiber cloths eventually pick up crap and they look like they’re a pain to wash.
How do you keep your lenses clean? Are you using cloth/kleenex or microfiber cloths? If you use microfiber cloths, how do you clean those?
I use the edge of my shirt, or whatever I happen to be wearing. I never use any sort of soap or cleaning solution. Works fine. My specs last longer than it takes until I need to get a new prescription anyway.
Microfiber. Throw it in the wash. Air dry (although I’ve never had an issue with them going through wash) I use the viscous cleanser and really don’t wash very often at all.
Yes exactly, that works fine. As i understand it, there are microscopic ‘bristles’ at the end of each thread, which gives it that mild scrub effect. Adding fabric softener or other things destroy the bristles, permanently.
I noticed anti-glare just splits the glare in 3 weaker ones, slightly different colored, for me.
Also, I noticed fake glass scratches more.
So I demanded real glass without coatings, ready to pay more, because it’s uncommon. lo and behold it was actually the cheapest option in that particular shop a few years ago: 15 €
I should probably get new ones by now, but i still see well and they still don’t have a scratch.
If it’s still that cheap, it’s actually worth checking out new frames for style.
Hand soap and water most of the time, a microfiber with the spray they give you when you get new glasses, or a dry microfiber if I have to. My lenses are immaculate.
I leave the microfiber cloths in my pockets when they need washing and that works well enough if not perfect.
I use a microfibre cloth my optometrist gave me along with the glasses. When it gets dirty I run it through the wash with my clothes. I have an anti-glare coating on my lenses, so I don’t use any chemicals, even just dish soap.
If this helps you, I’ve washed microfiber cloths in the washing machine before and it never went wrong. I just toss them in with regular clothes. I usually wash cold, but I don’t think it makes a difference
None of them are hemmed, because they don’t fray. If you’re worried about it, try gently rubbing at the edge of it. Threads won’t come off in your hand either. Microfiber is just the size of the thread used, these are 100% polyester and completely machine washable.
I’ve had great luck with the skip the drier cycle option for cleaning the microfiber cloths and sponges I use to wash my car. I think that’s what damages sensitive clothing the most.
And always wash everything with the shortest cycle and cold water lol
Yeah, I don’t know about every month but I always carry a microfiber cloth in my back pocket, and I’ll rotate them and just run through the wash if they’ve been in use for a bit.
I use the ethanol and kimwipes to clean mine all the time lol they’re probably a little scratchy but better than my shirt. They’re just too convenient when they’re everywhere.
Sorry for the late reply. These are actually a cheap pair I forgot to add the anti-glare on in the purchase. These weren’t being used so they are my work glasses now.
Does anyone have experience with glasses with Oleophobic layers and work around fats/waxes/oils?
Ive never had any luck with lens cleaner+microfiber cloth just smears the shit out of glasses. Here’s my glasses cleaning process, I have had glasses my entire life and can’t stand smearing even a little. My glasses coating has never been damaged from this though to cover my ass I will say do at your own risk.
Get paper towel, wet and spray with a liquid soap+water mix spray bottle I recommend Dr.bronner soap very environmentally friendly works well You can also use regular dish soap if that’s all you have.
rub lenses with soapy paper towel really well on both sides. Get it soapy.
(MOST IMPORTANT PART TO PREVENT SMEAR) rinse soap off glasses and gently shake frames to get off all excess water that you can. Then grab 5-8 sheets of toilet paper, roll/fold into a square and fold tp square gently around lenses to wick remaining water. Do not rub tp into lenses, only gently press.
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