If you have glasses, you know how relieving it can be to put on a pair of newly cleaned lenses. It’s vital to clean your glasses properly, and the expert team of optometrists at Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates in Aiea, Hawaii, are here to advise you on the proper techniques.

Dish soap is an excellent, affordable, and accessible eyeglass cleaning product. After you run your glasses under warm water, gently rub a small amount of the soap over the lenses and nose pads. Rinse with warm water and carefully dry your glasses with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Don’t use rough or dirty fabric which might contain fibers or particles that can scratch your lenses.

The process may need to be repeated to get your glasses completely cleaned, and the optometrists recommend you clean them each morning. An alternative method is to dunk and swish your glasses in a sink full of warm, somewhat soapy water, and dry them as directed above.

If you have residue from hairspray on your glasses, you can use a strong solvent like alcohol, but keep in mind that alcohol can strip away coatings on your lenses. Try using a wet microfiber cloth as a cleaning tool instead. You can also keep a pack of lens wipes with you during the day for on-the-spot cleaning.

The ocular health specialists at Edwin Y. Endo, OD & Associates in Aiea have been awarded the Best Optometrists award by Honolulu Star Advertisers and are passionate about your vision and eye health. When you need glasses, eye exams, or contact lens fittings on Oahu, give the optometrists a call at (808) 487-5500 or visit them online.