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Stop Wiping Sunglasses with T-shirts! Protect Lenses with These Amazing Cleaning Hacks
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News18•01-10-2026, 06:31
Stop Wiping Sunglasses with T-shirts! Protect Lenses with These Amazing Cleaning Hacks
- •Wiping expensive sunglasses with a T-shirt can permanently damage the lenses by causing fine scratches and wearing off protective coatings.
- •Mild liquid dish soap is safest for cleaning greasy and sticky sweat stains; gently rub soap on lenses under cold water and wipe with a microfiber cloth.
- •For stubborn stains, apply a thick paste of baking soda and water with a cotton ball, then rinse thoroughly with cold water and wipe with a microfiber cloth.
- •Fine scratches can be covered by applying a tiny drop of liquid car wax to the lens and wiping with a microfiber cloth.
- •Avoid toothpaste, plain paper, tissue paper, or hot water; always use the provided microfiber cloth or a liquid lens cleaner spray from optical stores.
Key Questions Answered
You can safely remove grease and sticky sweat stains by taking a drop of mild liquid dish soap on your fingers, gently rubbing both sides of the lens under running cold water, washing with plain water, and wiping with a dry microfiber cloth.
Applying a very small drop of liquid car wax on the lens and wiping it gently with a soft microfiber cloth can help cover fine, microscopic scratches.
Wiping sunglasses with clothing threads, plain paper, or tissues causes fine scratches on the glass and gradually wears off the expensive UV or anti-glare coating.
