How to Properly Clean Your Glasses, Sunglasses or Camera Filters
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We touch our glasses regularly and if the COVID-19 coronavirus can remain active on surfaces for days, as recent studies show, we should wash and disinfect things we touch more often. This video shows how to clean and sanitize your prescription and sunglasses. Just like washing hands after you returned home, wash also your glasses. Here’s how to do it.
Hello and welcome to the TranslatorsCafe.com Channel! In this video, I am going to explain how to clean your eyeglasses or sunglasses with or without anti-reflecting and oleophobic coating.
Many people clear lenses of their glasses like this: they exhale onto their lenses and then wipe the fog off with a dirty piece of cloth. In a couple of months their plastic lenses are damaged and much to the joy of opticians they order a new pair of glasses in less than a year.
When 10 years ago I started wearing reading glasses every day, I did not know how to clean them. I saw many products for cleaning and even tried several of them until I found the best way to clean my eyeglasses without scratching them - to wash them. It should be noted that when I made a research before starting making this video, I realized that the idea is not new and that many people clean their glasses this way!
The first thing: never ever dry your lenses with paper towels, which contain wood fibers that can scratch your lenses. Also, never use even 100% cotton material, which can also be filled with dust, which contains abrasive particles.
Although you can use special cleaning solutions, don’t do it if you don’t want to waste your money. The cost of water, drop of isopropyl alcohol and a drop of dishwashing liquid is almost zero comparing to the cost of cleaning solutions.
Just wash away dust from your lenses with warm water. Then apply dishwashing liquid to both sides of the lens and rub them gently. Rinse with tap water, then do a final rinse with distilled water. Distilled water is necessary if your tap water is hard. Dry then with an air blower or with a compressed gas duster. Your lenses will be clear and clean with no scratches.
So, here are the steps:
Wash your hands to remove grease from your fingers.
Rinse your eyeglasses with warm water to wash away dust from your lenses.
Put just a little bit of dish soap between your fingers. Dish soap is designed to remove oily and greasy residue from your dishes. This is what you want to do to your glasses! You want to remove grease!
Apply the soap thoroughly with your fingers in circular motions on both sides of the lenses. You can also continue applying the soap onto the rest of the frame, including the temples, bridge and nose pieces.
Rinse your glasses under warm water, which will remove the soap. Do not use your fingers while rinsing. If your tap water is hard, that is, it contains dissolved minerals of calcium and magnesium, then you will need to rinse your glasses in the distilled water.
After rinsing, shake or tap your glasses against your knee to remove water drops.
Now use an air blower or compressed gas duster and blow all water that remained after tapping.
If you used distilled water, blowing is not necessary. Water will dry without any traces of salts on the glass.
All glasses and sunglasses often come with a little cloth. Opticians put this little cloth for one reason: they want you to come to them more often! Any cloth and especially paper towels and any other paper products will scratch your lenses because they contain abrasive particles. Besides, cloth and paper usually just smear dirt all over the lenses.
When you use the compressed gas blower, press its trigger gently because it can “spit” liquid in the gas stream. If this happens, you will have to repeat cleaning with soap and water.
You can wipe any residual water only from lens edges.
A note about alcohol. Some people say alcohol can remove lens coatings and leave a fogged lens. I used isopropyl alcohol to clean particular greasy lenses and never noticed any problem. Isopropyl alcohol is also used in commercially available pre-moistened lens cloths.
The same technique can be used to clean camera lens filters used when taking pictures with a DSLR camera. Wash them with dishwashing detergent, then rinse with running water, and then do a final rinse with distilled water. After that blow off all drops with an air blower.
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I never thought of this process with air drying. I always knew that my lenses were being scratched with all of my drying methods, but never had a good solution until now. Thanks so much.
@van2dan didn't you listen to what he said about wiping with a cloth, he's right. He's right about using dish soap as well.
@@mooglemy3813 he said you can use dish soap
I use ultrasonic cleaner instead of hand washing and use the same procedure as described in rinsing and drying works great.
Have been following this procedure since an older gentleman optician told me about it.
I've been cleaning my glasses with soap and water for years. Never failed me once.
Makayla Hall what about rust ?
@@abdelkarimaziz6899 Most spectacles are covered with anti-rust coating unless you intentionally scratch it off.
Instead you'll ruin the coatings for anti reflex or anti water, making them less effective. You'll claim "its never happened to me" thats because its gradual and you get used to it. Grab a black screen on your monitor place a white crosshair in the middle and watch the streaks of light that shouldnt be there.
didn't know Bob Ross' brother worked on glasses
DaCensored waitt bob ross's BROTHER !!?? i had no idea he was his brother
DaCensored lol
This guy voice should be a voice program
I know
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no!
Top notch video, you bring glass cleaning to a high degree of care.Bravo!
Oxygen and any source of h2o rusts the metal on my frame and screws and only the parts where the anti-rust coating has been worn away or never existed. I've been doing exactly as the video suggests, as did the clerk advise, to clean my Bolle Serengeti Sassari glasses and the lenses are in mint as new condition after a year of regular use. Additionally, I would add that you should keep your glasses in the case they came in for protection when not using then. This is also where your lint free cloth should also be stored so as not to accumulate any particulates which may end up scratching your lenses, and yes if you buy a quality pair of glasses like Bolle Serengeti they will provide a non abrasive lint free cloth and this will work great to apply the final polish after cleaning. Over time maintaining your glasses this way will result in your screws becoming loose over time and you will need to keep tightening them, it's the price you pay for proper care and condition of your lenses, yes I know people say it's from taking glasses on and off with one hand but I disagree.
I clean my glasses as this video instructs. Once I have my glasses cleaned, I apply 2 coats of Whoosh Screen Shine on both sides of each lens. Whoosh does all it says it will do and does it very well. I find I need to clean my glasses way less often, maybe once every seven to ten days. I love Whoosh!
THANK YOU SO MUCH I PAID OVER $500 for my GLASSES...
Best Cleaner EVER...DISH WASHER LIQUID.
Most probably you paid $150 for your glasses and the rest for the brand name...
The idea of using air to blow away the water - that's brilliant.
TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! That Air Spray is a total game changer in terms of scratches from drying it with any other options.
I just did this and my frame and lenses are so clear, yes ✨👀
I put my glases under semiwarm tapwater to get the dust off them. Then i clean them with YES (the original green version). I then pour water over the lenses without rubbing my fingers over the lenses. Then I dry the water off with a clean papertissue directly pulled from the package. Ive also buy the best lenses that are as hard and thin as possible also with anti glare coating. Ive not had a single visible scratch on my glasses and have been wearing them every dayfor 3.5 years.
The anti scratch coating on my bolle serengetis is outstanding and just following the clerks instructions for care over a year later they are still in mint as new condition. They are the latest in photochromic technology I can wear them in all conditions and I rate them highly I would never use the "buy cheap glasses and replace when scratched" option you can buy a quality pair and as above have them for years and years no problems and of a much higher quality = better quality of life overall.
this video was an eye-opener. thank you
As an optician i didn't put a little cloth to scratch your glasses 😆 Believe me, I clean my glasses with a cloth too and my lenses are still not svratched, you just need to wash it weekly. You can use a spray for glasses or just washing it under water with soap like in the video.
how come shops tell me not to wash with soap because the coating will come off?
Because they want you to buy cleaning agents and wipes from them.
probably the best way to clean glasses. thank you.
I don’t know about any other viewer but I always have small bottle of isopropyl alcohol, dishwashing liquid, a hairdryer, a fresh water supply and a can of compressed air handy for just when I might need to clean my specs on the go... yeah right! All those products might be available at home; that is if you have the time and inclination to go to all that effort but for me it’s too much pissing around and a massive waste of water. I like the disposable alcohol soaked sachets. Relatively cheap, easy, convenient, always handy and never scratches your lenses. Yeah, yeah I know what you’re going to say but, to me landfill is the lesser of two evils as I restrict myself to a max of one cloth per day.
It's the dust that scratches the lenses. Alcohol soaked wipes are good if you use them only occasionally.
Well my lense price was pricey and they have ALOT of scratches but thank you now I know how to keep them clean!
Ditch the music. Hard to hear what you are saying.
Hola , los puedo lavar con agua fría ?? y el líquido Clean Glasses antiempaño lo puedo usar después de lavar mis lentes ? gracias por responder
Yes, you can.
You're on the right track with your good but way too long video. A few points I'd ADD: 1. lukewarm water as you don't want to thermally shock the lens and its coatings. 2. Try Dawn Erasing Foam (dilute it 50% or more and it works even BETTER). This stuff is perfect; puff out a little blob on the lens and rub it around. (you can use a little corner of a WET paper towel to get under the nose pads (nose grease is a thing). 3. Rinse and then a final pass through a stream of water with no bubbles in it and if you're careful, the hydrophobic surface of the anti-reflective will just 'blink' the film of water off the surface leaving NO droplets of water on the lens. (if some remain, WICK them off with the edge of a tissue note: NO RUBBING). Touch the frame on a towel and you're done! Do this every day after dinner, before Jeopardy!
does washing cause rusting on hinges, etc.?
will dish soap be able to disinfect germs or need something else?
thank you very much for the video.
I tried this but the results for me werent as good as expected. The compressed air is quite expensive and the cleaning is not that good. I do have my glasses for five years and scratches are not that big even if i always dry them with a piece of clothe.
I think key is to buy a relatively cheap but quality pair of glasses but at some point we'll have to replace them anyway we cant have them for ever ;)
The only problem I've had with this method is if used often, the corrosion of the the metal hinges that allow the arms of the frame to bend. After about a year, my arms fall off and sign of corrosion are apparent. I'd use this method maybe once every week or two tops.
a drop of oil on those hinges should prevent it from corroding
I think..
Thanks youtube for suggestion. That was by far the best solution in caring eyeglasses.
Thank you for the video. Kindly save water...
This was a rollercoaster wow lmao
Been wearing glasses for almost 40 years now....in fact, forced to have 2-3 pairs these days for different tasks. Cleaning glasses is easy, and almost any method will work when eyes are young and prescriptions are minimal. However, as vision deteriorates, and the magnification level of the glasses get higher, any small particles or smudges will have greater impact. Eventually, one I forced to clean glasses weekly at a minimum, possibly daily if active. Liquid cleaners and clothes are about the worst possible way to clean. Whoever invented microfiber clothes is the devil....its almost impossible to keep them clean enough for regular use. This video is right to suggest avoiding all clothes. Alcohol wipes can also be dangerous, but least they work and give excellent results for a few years until the lenses need to be replaced. Most glasses only need to last 4-5 years. The newer wipes with very low alcohol contents (blue merlin) are very promising. Especially when combined with air sprayer to remove any lint. Stay away from Zeiss wipes however....their formula changed recently and will destroy glasses within 6 months.
This might sound dumb,but can i use a hair dryer rather than compressed air
Yes if you can make it cold air
no, since the air will blow with less pressure, and you will have to wipe the drops anyway. they will just stuck at the egde and create a mark
Me : Cleans it to a high degree of perfection
Friend : (touching the lens) It looks so damn good bro ...
happens every fucking time!
Translator, you have some good information here. I use isopropyl alcohol too and recently heard from Essilor corp (they make Crizal and others) R&D dept and they stated that occasional use of isopropyl alcohol is OK but not for everyday as it will accelerate degradation of coatings. I think many people do not realize that a tiny bit of invisible dust will scratch lenses. Your technique minimizes the risk of this. Every step must be free of abrasives. Oh, in the absence of canned air, a large photographic Rocket brand bulb works adequately. Thank you for this presentation.
If you use this method be careful water does not get into the hinges because after a while the tiny screws rust and break
ive been cleaning my glasses with water mild/very basic dish soap, and dry them with air duster like you instructed, i still get these tiny scratches when i shine lights on my glasses. kinda bothers me..is this normal tho? do you also get tiny scratches when you shine lights on yours? or is my coating (zeiss duravision silver) just not worth the money anti-scratch wise?
I’m using the same way as u. However, it’s not recommend for normal spec unless is titanium spec
The tutorial starts at 2:43
You don’t need compressed gas, simple turn down the water from the tap so there is no bubbles in the water, this will allow the water to drip off the lens naturally.
never thought of using the compressed air.
mwells219 any issues with that! Might try it.
Compressd air dirties my glasses a bit.Air drying leaves them crystal clear.
ultrasonic cleaner ftw. you have no idea how amazingly clean your sunglasses can be until you use one. you’re welcome
My glass is solar and there is some scrap on the glass what should I do?
will the dishsoap disinfect the glasses as well?
will washing cause rusting on hinge?
Most people with glasses learn proper cleaning the hard way, especially plastic lenses.
if i used filtered water instead of distilled water, will it work
Yes
Best video on the topic 👏
Can I just use a blow dryer instead of compressed gas?
Nice explain... How to clean eyesglass ... Thanks for this
Thank you very much for this very useful video
Glad it was helpful!
A genuinely excellent video. Very well made.
Thank you very very very much! I love people like you!!!
Excellent demonstration!
Very helpful and I loved the dog barking in the back, just like home for me!
Can i use dish cleaner and hair drier instead of gas cleaner cauze i dont have it
Can I use a ball pump instead of compressed air to blow do you think that's a good alternative?
Of course you can if it is convenient. I prefer a bulb blower.
Plz reply me how to remove the fiviquick in fiberglass
Many years ago a dispensing optician taught me this method but suggested a spray bottle of isopropyl alcohol to drive the rinse water away and make the lenses easier to dry. Is Trivex (sp?) more resistant to scratching than the usual carbonate plastic lenses? Thanks
Thanks a lot for the video
I get good vibes from this video
Does this get rid of saline water spots? There is one right in my vision and I just can't get rid of it.
What about when you’re out and about and can’t get access to running water and soap?
This voice is a million dollars for showbiz
Is the blowing glasses with nail blower or whatever thing necessary? Cause I don't have it, can we just leave it out until it dries and rewear it?
I have a hard plastic frame. And Gucci bolt holders so it really does help. ✨🌟👌🏾
Excellent idea drying with air thank you
Very useful video thanks alot sir! Keep up with your work
my vision is so HD! :D
Thanks for the advice.. Much appreciated
everyday want to rinse our specs
and we also want to use dish soap
and can I skip alcohol and that spray
How can I wash Lenses that are attatched to an electronic device? For instance lenses on a VR Headset. I have the same problem as with normal glasses, but I can hardly wash my VR Headset with running water and soap...
You can try, for example, a lens cleaning pen.
isopropyl alcohol because it evaporates quickly so its conductivity is not as much of a concern with water. You will need to apply a final polish with a lint free cloth.
I started using this cleaning method to clean my polarized Oakley’s. I was obsessed with the pair of sunglasses I bought at the beginning of the summer. Now the lenses look like trash, I think dish soap is too strong.
Maybe it had ammonia or fragrance. I use neutral liquid hand soap
Thank you sir very informative
I find a clean microfiber cloth does a good job at cleaning my glasses. Just remember to wash your cloth every a couple of weeks.
Never wipe lenses with a cloth as he mentioned. Rinse them with water if you do and then use a microfiber cloth for lenses cleaning only. It's a good idea to have 4 or more of these. Toss them in the laundry and wash them on a warm water cycle with clothes of a similar fabric. Use this method for cell phone, tablets, motorcycle helmet visors and so on.
I also keep my microfiber lint free cloth in my glasses case where it does not accumulate particulates, I've not washed the single cloth I use in over a year and use it every day I use my bolle serengetis after I clean them and the lenses are in mint as new condition.
Great, simple, logical steps! Spasibo!!
Thanks for sharing, very useful stuffs!
Glad it was helpful!
Well hell. I would of never though of this! Thank you!
I don't have dish wash soap, just good old "normal" piece of soap. But it should work fine, I guess.
Those microfiber clothes never work for me - glasses never look fully transparent and have some slight fogginess on them. Even a shirt works much better (but not good idea) than microfiber. Of course, washing is much better.
Thumbs up for the video content.It was very informative.
Very good tutorial thank you
Thanks for sharing mate!
Thanks from India
Some said the dish washing liquid contains compounds that can also scratch the lenses :))
Dont use soap and stuff with alcohol or acid, on glasses with antireflex and such. Cus it'll damage them over time.
Thanks so much
On car detail videos, it is said that dish soap has thousands of tiny microscopic abrasives designed to remove dried foods from dishes and pans. It is also stated that using dish soap eventually will produce sandpaper like damage to a car paints outer sealant. Now, I am confused.
I think I would immediately notice scratches on lenses if dish soap I use contained abrasives. They say about abrasives on websites that sell “specially formulated” car wash liquids. They probably forget that dust is the main abrasive.
most glasses nowadays are coated with a layer that prevents scratches, if you wash your glasses with hot water and soap you'll damage them,
I wash them already more than 5 years. No issues with the layers.
@The Old One do you mean Anti Radiation?
I wash my glasses with watter and soap for about a year now. The clarity of the lenses is not afected. I belive that coating is called a blue light filter coating where im at. I had no issues with the coating by washing the lenses. The optician recomended this cleaning procedure to me, wich is quite surprising considering she could of easilly fooled me by recomending expensive cleaning solutions .
I don't agree, it doesn't damage the eye/sun-glasses. at least with most soaps
Hello! Thanks for the video. How often should I do this?
As often as you need.
Very good video.... thank you!
Well thank you sir... Ur video is helpful ;)
I use only lenspen or similar products.
How the superglue or scratches removed sire
Soap and water is the best, but it is not always practical. If you are out and about you don't always have access to dish soap and warm water and canned air.
1:58 although you can use special cleaning solution. Don't do it if you don't want to waste your money.😂😂😂
just tried... unfortunately for the water drops you still need glass cloth to remove it, hairdryer cannot get away the water stain.
Hair drier will not work because the air flow is too slow. You need compressed gas or just rubber air blower.
I just purchased a new pair of Versace prescription glasses, Thank You for the great advice.
Compressed air cans cost alot of money. I would need 1 in every car and bring 1 with me where ever i go
Yes 🇮🇳
I need that type of frame where to buy.
what if i don't have that air thingy
oh shit that intro tho strait 🔥🔥🔥
can you remove scratches from glasses and how
Actually, you can... if you know how to polish plastic of which lenses are made and how to apply anti-reflecting, anti-scratch, and other coating on lenses after polishing :).
Thanks alot, TranslatorsCafé.com this was very helpful now I can clean them properly.
I hate cloths they make the problem worse.
Ty this saved me from scratching my glasses to much
Can I wash Versace sunglasses?
You paid $30 for the glasses and $300 for the name on them. Of course they can be washed. The quality and features of your glasses do not depend on the name. Adding a brand name is just a way to cash in on buyers who are willing to pay for it. Therefore, Versace or no Versace - you can wash them.
Genius!! Although alcohol is for drinking, 😀