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Eyeglass Cleaning Tips: Remove Scratches, Make Lenses Look New Again
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:03
Eyeglass Cleaning Tips: Remove Scratches, Make Lenses Look New Again
- •Avoid using toothpaste, baking soda, or lemon juice to remove scratches from spectacle lenses, as these can damage the lens coating.
- •The correct way to remove scratches is to visit an optician to de-coat or re-coat the lenses, costing around 200-300 rupees.
- •Never clean glasses with a handkerchief, towel, or shirt, as fine dust particles can cause scratches due to friction.
- •Always use a lens cleaner spray and a microfiber cloth for safe and effective cleaning of eyeglasses.
- •If a cleaner spray is unavailable, glasses can be cleaned using lukewarm water and dishwashing cleaner, followed by a microfiber cloth.
Key Questions Answered
No, using toothpaste, lemon juice, or baking soda does not remove scratches from spectacle lenses and can actually damage the lens coatings.
The proper method is to visit your optician to get the lenses de-coated and re-coated, which typically costs around 200 to 300 rupees.
Use a specialized lens cleaner spray combined with a microfiber cloth. Alternatively, you can immerse the glasses in lukewarm water with dishwashing cleaner, rinse under running tap water, and wipe them clean.
