Kim Cornelison
Few things are as distracting (and frustrating) as a pesky smudge on your glasses.
Gently wipe the lenses with a microfiber cloth.
For less smudging and scratching, do not wipe the lenses in circular motions.
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Instead, use horizontal and vertical strokes to ensure your glasses are streak-free.
Start by washing your hands and running your glasses under lukewarm water.
Use a drop of dish soap on each lens, and gently rub it in using your fingers.
Rinse the soap off, and dry the lenses with a microfiber cloth in horizontal and vertical motions.
Lens wipes often come in kits available at your local pharmacy.
To clean glasses with lens wipes, wipe the insides of your lenses in horizontal motions.
Once finished, wipe the outside of the lenses in vertical motions.
Dry the lenses with a microfiber cloth.
In fact, the nose pads on your glasses might be dirtier than the lenses.
While this is normal, it’s important to clean the nose pads regularly to avoid buildup.
Gently scrub the nose pads until the grime comes loose.
Rinse with water, and dry your glasses with a microfiber cloth.