Can I clean my glasses with my shirt?

Don’t use your shirt (or clothing in general) to clean your glasses. The dust and debris on fabrics can scratch your lenses. Don’t use paper towels or tissues to clean your glasses. Dish towels or other fabrics that can trap dust and debris may also scratch the lenses.

What is the best cloth to clean your glasses with?

Microfiber cleaning cloths
Microfiber cleaning cloths are an excellent choice for cleaning glasses. These cloths dry the lenses very effectively and trap oils to avoid smearing.

Why can’t I clean my glasses with my shirt?

T-shirts contain cotton fibers that can scratch your lenses. Using your shirt to clean your glasses can also smudge them even more since the cotton fibers trap dirt. Food particles can also stain your shirt and transfer onto your lenses, which is why you shouldn’t use your shirt to clean your lenses.

What can I wipe my glasses with?

Use a mild soap, like lotion free-dish soap, and apply it to your frames using your fingertips. Rinse the frames thoroughly under warm water. Use a moist towelette with rubbing alcohol to clean the nosepads and earpieces of your frames.

Can you use cotton to clean glasses?

Since cotton fibers tend to host much dirt and food particles, they can cause smudges on your lenses. So, the answer is “No.” Do not use your shirt to clean your glasses no matter how tempting it is.

Is Dawn dish soap safe for eyeglasses?

2) Dish soap and water – According to the American Optometric Association, dish soap is a great way to clean eyeglasses. Rub a small amount of dish soap on the lenses using your fingers. But be sure to avoid citrus based dish soaps that contain damaging fruit acids or soaps with softeners that leave behind a residue.

How can I clean my glasses at home?

Run your glasses under lukewarm water (NOT hot water). Using a small drop of dish soap on your fingertips, rub both sides of the lenses and nose pads gently. Rinse the eyeglasses with warm water and dry gently with a clean microfiber cloth.

Can I use Windex on my glasses?

Glasses should never be cleaned or wiped with a dry cloth, as this may scratch the lenses. DO NOT clean your lenses with Windex or other chemicals, as these products may damage the material or coating of the lenses.