The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses

What is the best way to clean your glasses? Watch and learn!

[@SumPixelz]

I love it when an expert confirms that the way I’ve been doing something forever is the best way😎

[@zadder155]

he just got a white coat, you only assumed he's an expert because of that

[@MrClearme]

​@@zadder155and glasses

[@craig7083]

Exactly how I clean my glasses, with Dawn and warm water.

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Same!

[@Caalifrna]

Seen a lot of videos. The professionalism and lab coat is the difference . Way to go 👌🏼

[@markofunkade]

Molo Skate it's the only way to get it right

[@areebhussain4856]

Rofl

[@virginiamoss7045]

Yeah, it will more easily fool people into believing the message. A pharmacist (in a white coat, told me to just use alcohol to clean my glasses when I asked where the glasses cleaners were. It ruined the coatings on my glasses. My optometrist had a fit when I told her.

[@johnwatson8192]

Don't forget that if you follow the instructions but do not wear the lab coat your glasses will not be thoroughly clean.

[@FlyGuy2000]

I want a job where I can wear a lab coat.

[@hatemss]

When i sow him wearing a doctor clothes i trust him

[@Urmom0430]

Hatem King same

[@aznfriedrice415]

He's more of a pharmacists (chemists) for your eyes.

[@2020JonJon]

Lol that’s funny 😁

[@harryputang5352]

He could be wearing a doctor's suit and be a psycho also. Just spit shine your lenses

[@hatemss]

Oh I'm famous!

[@Maxwell33321]

FINALLY, after going through thousands of videos of how to clean your glasses, this is the ONLY video that actually has the materials I have THANK YOU SO MUCH just got my first glasses, and really need help with taking care of it;)

[@beybattler1]

+Liu Catherine i got my first glasses also :D

[@erinachi6171]

did it help? is it okay? i am having my glasses for the first time and its like there's a smoke or like blurry. i am asking because i don't want to harm my glasses or make it worse

[@jayachandran.a]

​@@erinachi6171Just hold it under running water patting it with your finger and blow on it. It works.

[@RajSingh-ln1mn]

Just few note points to consider- 1) do not use , isopropyl alcohol, detergent , soap, etc . Use dishwash liquid ( not soap ) tht will not leave any residue 2 ) clean with glass cleaner cloth as shown in video only , it is usually given when u buy glasses , usually like silk 3 ) avoid leaving glasses in any places . Keep thm in box whn not using . It will keep off dust also reducing risk of getting scratches, mishandling . 4 ) never give glasses to people who don't wear thm , NEVER . They usually grab glasses by touching lenses .

[@Autotrope]

Everyone seems to use isopropyl alcohol but I've always avoided it thinking it could stain eventually. I'm so happy that a big lens manufacturer is recommending just water and detergent.

[@mikm9075]

You have to avoid dishsoap...

[@qvz318]

@@mikm9075 explain why

[@nazurin5982]

​@@mikm9075explain NOW

[@slackmartin7610]

@@qvz318 You should NOT use dishsoap on glasses, if you have any kind of anti scratch coating on them the soap can destroy it. All you need to do is clean them under warm water (rub gently against the glass with your fingers) then clean them with a micro cloth, NOT kitchen paper!

[@slackmartin7610]

@@nazurin5982 You should NOT use dishsoap on glasses, if you have any kind of anti scratch coating on them the soap can destroy it. All you need to do is clean them under warm water (rub gently against the glass with your fingers) then clean them with a micro cloth, NOT kitchen paper!

[@vankipurampadmanaban969]

Wonderful!!👌 Great tip to clean the glasses! Thank you!👍🤝🙋‍♂🙂

[@MrsTikiGod]

While I've been told what not to do, this is the first time I've heard why not, and what to actually do. Thank you for explaining!

[@KSUgrad79]

I use the lens cleaner and soft cloth given to me by my optometrist to clean my Crizal/Essilor lenses. Works for me!

[@dyson9422]

The soft cloth they gives you quickly becomes dirty and oily. But if dirty and oily works for you, keep it up.

[@KSUgrad79]

@@dyson9422, you wash it frequently so it stays nice and clean. I know better than to use a dirty microfiber cloth on my lenses.

[@allialias]

This guy is crazy.

[@vinniemystery563]

​@@dyson9422OMGGG urs too WOW I thought 🤔 I was the only one

[@Sereno44]

I used to prefer hand washing soap, thinking it was better. Couldn't be more wrong because always the softeners left a layer. Thx for the advice

[@Mxryqa]

Thanks for the tip I got glasses a while ago and couldn't keep em clean and this helped

[@aquaspace2003]

Thank you for your advice and I love how you added not to use paper towel and the reason why :)))

[@chigbuoibekwe7893]

Omg! Thank you soooo much! My glasses are finally clean now XD

[@Kathikas1]

I used to frequent a pub where a bell was rung once an evening. The drinkers then handed over their spectacles which went straight into the dishwasher for cleaning and warm air drying - I promise you, lenses were like new even if some prescriptions got mixed up …

[@hekatoncheiros208]

Time, gentlemen please. Let’s have your glasses.

[@annamcdearmond19]

I'm an optician myself a we sell Premiere Crizal and Crizal Lenses thank you so much for posting these videos is very educational and I'm very grateful for them

[@shamaislam3788]

Anna Mcdearmond hiii how are you

[@jasminerice154]

so could u tell us, how do u clean ur eyeglasses? we want to know from an optician.

[@aznfriedrice415]

Is it safe to do this daily? Someone told me that cleaning them a lot will cause damage to the lenses,coatings or the prescription of the lenses.

[@moonlight__h3676]

Question, so I've seen videos saying to use original Dawn dish soap. But is it safe to also use the Dawn ultra platinum fresh scent, is there a difference between the two?

[@aznfriedrice415]

@@moonlight__h3676 its the same soap. Dawn ultra is just more soapy. Just use a small period size dot amount for each side of the lens (4 dots total).

[@mzix123]

Thank you very much i clean it and now I can see very clear

[@Fedup10710]

Dawn and warm water, just like this.

[@ganesh.m4963]

So simple yet effective

[@mohammedsharif9416]

Excellent service god bless you

[@mohamadreza163]

The clip was interesting and useful Some time ago, I bought prescription glasses from Bluebyby, but I was busy cleaning my glasses. This video was very helpful, thank you.

[@Animeabe]

Thanks. I keep having smudges but I wasn't using soap, just hot water. This did the trick, so much better!

[@iatemyson5430]

Use warm water not hot water because it can worn off the coating on your glasses

[@amandak8833]

Thanks for sharing. I haven’t worn glasses in 5 years (big mistake lol) so I feel like a total newbie to this game!!!

[@commandertaco1762]

I had the same pair for 6 so by the time they hit year 2, I just used any old shirt to "clean" them, now I'm trying to be super careful lol

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

I’ve done this many times, thinking it was the second best way to clean my glasses, after the solution and cloth the optometrist sold me. The expert has spoken, now I know the best way.

[@raiameii]

Thank you doc!

[@RandomDudeFromSomewhere]

Thank you for posting this!

[@minelise406]

I was told by my optician that warm water and soap would damage the antirefleks layer.

[@HamMack600]

I’ve been washing mine for years with Dawn and warm water and it hasn’t damaged any part of the lenses. An abrasive soap, sure, but dish soap like shown here, not a chance.

[@deborahgeorge3238]

These guys are the ones that make the lenses. Listen to them. They put the coatings on them too.

[@NextNate03]

​@deborahgeorge3238 That is exactly why take any advice from them with a grain of salt because they make lens. Years ago, tobacco companies told everybody that tobacco is safe and healthy.

[@CurboroughSprinter]

I’ve been wearing glasses for 40 years. Since they’ve had anti-glare coatings I find the coating starts coming off within the 6 months before I change my glasses (about every 3 years). I was told recently this is because I wash them daily. I just wash them in the shower with shower gel. The optician told me to just use water. Frankly I’d rather have grease free clean glasses and just accept the coating will eventually fail.

[@Murtagh653]

@@CurboroughSprinter how greasy are you that washing them in water once a day isn't enough?

[@bigmoneyrichierich]

This worked so good

[@markbarlow1675]

I wear mine in the shower every day and use ivory. I dry them twice in two separate parts of a clean cotton towel. If they smudge later or get splttered with grease while cooking some other dirty activities, I'll use dish or other non lotion soap and always a cotton towel or washcloth. Never use those nylon cleaning lens wipes unless you want to smear them. Best trick I share with everyone I see wearing glasses. My mom thought she had cataracts until I cleaned her glasses one day, lol

[@johnziersch2218]

I've always cleaned them like that, wondering if I've been doing the right thing - now I know. I use filtered water to rinse them though (I have a filter attached to my kitchen cold-water faucet)

[@ayushkumarsingh6707]

Can we do this daily. Will it effect our glass if u practice this daily??

[@thenson1Halo]

I do exactly this. Repeatedly. My Crizal sapphire lenses still get so ridiculously smudged that they are cloudy all over the lenses.

[@erinachi6171]

is it okay? i am having my glasses for the first time and its like there's a smoke or like blurry. i am asking because i don't want to harm my glasses or make it worse

[@christophernicholls6067]

I trust this presenter due to his simplicity and lab coat - it’s always a tricky job for me - thanks Sir. Bravo!

[@thenov1944]

Lab Coat , Yup , Does it Every Time ! !

[@fellowcitizen]

Thanks! What about Zeiss etc coatings? Is that an issue?

[@MrRockydee07]

Yes this works very well with Dawn dish soap and to dry I use caned air .... I think if you rub them to much the coating comes off .....

[@ianiskandar4165]

Thankyou... God bless

[@devramsable1534]

Fibre eye spectacle can be cleaned?

[@waakca]

I use Barbazol shaving cream. It cleans, rinses completely and since I generally clean my glasses in the bathroom, it's available. I dont have to keep dish soap in the bathroom.

[@aniketroy03]

Is it safe to do with crizal prevencia lens?

[@markboudreaux868]

Good idea thanks

[@dee0731]

I love my progressive crystal lenses! 😊☀️

[@alanwhitfield1907]

I have used an ultrasonic cleaning bath for years. Warm water and a drop of washing up liquid. This cleans the nooks and crannies of the hinges and nose grips better than just washing under a running tap.

[@Matt-nd1li]

Is it okay to use a soft washcloth?

[@Alex-gh3zo]

Keep in mind that rinsing with cold water is better for removing the soap from the lenses.

[@ilovefreeski]

Are you sure? Ive always thought the hotter the water the easier it rinses away soap.

[@Alex-gh3zo]

@@ilovefreeski positive

[@ilovefreeski]

@@Alex-gh3zo hot water is definitely more effective at dissolving fat, oils and moving away surfactants like soap. Try cleaning a pan with congealed fat on it with cold vs hot water alone, the hot water dissolves all the fat. Its the same thing for soap. What's your logic? The only problem i can see with hot water is that sometimes old hot water tanks leach iron and other things into the water and reflective coatings might get stressed by very hot water. Cold water tends to bead off the lens better, but takes longer to dry usually.

[@Alex-gh3zo]

@ilovefreeski Hot water is great for washing. Cold water for rinsing. Try making a sink of hot was water and then make a sink of cold water using the same amount of soap. You get far fewer suds and they break down much faster. Cold water is superior for rinsing soap residue.

[@keyabiswas3019]

I have using Crizal glasses from few months.And now I have noticed the Print Crizal FUV is clearly visible on the glasses always. How to remove that!

[@GeraltBosMang]

How about polarized sunglasses?

[@nehayazadan4086]

Good idea I'll try that

[@par0l]

Ive always used a dedicated eyewear cleaner after rinsing, instead of dish soap and rinse with cold water then dry with a glass microfiber cloth to leave them dry and streak free 👍🏻

[@tmm94]

Thank you so much

[@DG-uh8uv]

That’s exactly how I’ve been doing it😊 Good to have the validation

[@peggyisme]

how do you clean the cloth that came with them, dawn did not do a very good job and it leaves a film now

[@aznfriedrice415]

I see lemon scented dish soap! Doesn't citrus based dish soap damage the AR Coating in the long run?

[@frkkn026]

Are those glasses Persol brand?

[@kvrao2550]

Thank U sir.

[@reddog9025]

Simple green instead of dish soap, works great!

[@Speedst3r0]

Hi! Can I also use dish soap for photochromic/transition eyeglasses? Thank you so much.

[@mischa6688]

Is this method okay for all types of lens?

[@srijasuman4893]

Thanks

[@Drums-yz4ss]

I use this technique using J&J no tears shampoo to clean my swimming goggles. Works great!

[@DonnaBrooks]

I have a Crizal lens cloth. How should I clean the cloth? Also, should I only use the cloth on wet lenses, or can it be used on dry lenses?

[@nehasachdeva7208]

U can jst wash them with water or if necessary some sort of handwash and always clean when lenses are wet.

[@doymalopez5964]

Ok I tried it and it works so good try it !

[@natalyaroberts1998]

can i use a microfibre cleaning cloth, like the cloth used to wipe down the kitchen bench?

[@WhiteTiger333]

Microfiber is plastic. I would not use that on eyeglasses.

[@AshokTudu]

Used the trick rightaway after watching this video. It really works and I get a nice clear vision and the lenses look so clean like brand new.

[@thedon2005]

If you put the lenses under sunlight..they don’t look brand new..you can still see the dirt and smudges on them

[@erinachi6171]

is it okay? i am having my glasses for the first time and its like there's a smoke or like blurry. i am asking because i don't want to harm my glasses or make it worse

[@Studio-62]

So I shouldn’t use my Crizal lens cleaning solution?

[@Packyboy]

Surely we need a longer video

[@Divan000]

So skin softeners leave residue which means it may leave on pots and pans, and we are ingesting on a daily basis

[@rksGPT]

Thanks!

[@kakashi99908]

I use a camera air blaster to dry microfiber tends to smear on my coated lens

[@joanbelmont5450]

I have been doing this for years using original Dawn with a clean handi wipe. Then I dry them with a clean paper towel. This is the only method that leaves my glasses spotless.

[@haroldaltamirano3958]

Very helpful

[@vinniemystery563]

I have Photo Chromatic Transition lenses I have a hard time maintaining them to get clean any suggestions?? I have Ajax Dish soap that's what I use to wash dishes and my eye glass cleaning cloth is dirty what should I do ?

[@stevebot]

I usually lather up my hands and rub them after rinsing them and I use TP or paper towels but I blot them dry, no rubbing, 30+ years no scratches.

[@Mryoumuo]

Good job this video is fine!

[@hwy27west]

The vision place I go to said do not use anything with ammonia, use alcohol with a soft cloth.

[@illiniwood]

I knew someone who used to soak their glasses in a glass of warm soapy water. Kept the looking like new.

[@darajakob223]

Okay him wearing a lab coat makes this suddenly *WAY* more professional

[@wilfredluttmer15]

Yes Like Dr Faucci !!

[@thenov1944]

@@wilfredluttmer15 D. Trump Uses His Red Neck Tie To Wipe His Glasses Clean ! !

[@5065ca]

I use ONLY water as a lube and a microfiber cloth... my glasses cost to much to possibly ruin with soap

[@fragmentalstew]

As long as you use a gentle detergent like dawn dish soap, it should be safe. And if there's anything on them, like oils, or even something abrasive, the dish soap will create a barrier around it to help prevent scratching, and also to carry it away when rinsing. Less gentle soaps and detergents could be damaging, though. Water to rinse off any particles, and a microfiber cloth might be fine, but you'll want to periodically wash the cloth with a gentle detergent or it will become saturated. You'll also want to shake it before use to ensure it doesn't have any particles on it that could be abrasive.

[@saoirsestark3903]

What kind of lube best work?

[@cmmartti]

​@@saoirsestark3903Soap

[@gilbs72]

Thank you for this information. How many times can this be done without affecting coatings on the lenses? In extreme cases (e.g. working with food or oily substances) can this be done daily? Thanks again.

[@prgaming5063]

+gilbs72 umm I don't this can be done daily

[@L1ttlef0ot]

After a year or 2 no matter how the lenses are cared for, the coatings will start to degrade. I wouldn’t do it constantly but only when it is necessary to get the glasses clean if other methods are not working.

[@robertwarner-ev7wp]

Is the lab coat optional?

[@hadyruby3411]

does it has to be dish soap? like can't be regular body washing soap?

[@aznfriedrice415]

no too harsh for the Anti glare coatings. Needs to be mild soap.

[@marys-ks1pu]

I always run them under water, but never use soap. Then wipe with a towel or tissue. Haven’t had any problems with doing it that way!

[@dinh71]

I wear glasses full time, and after a shower, I would run my lenses under hot running water, and wipe dry with a dedicated cotton towelettes. However, water alone does not work for my driving sunglasses, which I only remember to clean every couple of months. These get a protein grime and requires detergent and multiple wiping until the proteins are removed..

[@NextNate03]

That does nothing for the oils on your glasses that your skin produces.

[@megsman4749]

The shop where I bought my new pair specifically said not to use dishwashing soap.

[@kaushikraj4324]

Same glasses, as I have. Exactly

[@Vlogstafy]

What can you use to disinfect your glasses if they have special coating on them like blue lens and anti-reflective coating? Can you use something like dettol?

[@nirmalkesavan7920]

Lenskart ?

[@kartoffelbrei8090]

I have used this method but for drying i used toilet paper. I never had any scratches. The only time i had scratches was where i accidentally faceplanted into blunt metal objects, but that is to be expected i guess.

[@wilfredluttmer15]

I thought I was the only one that did that!!!

[@JohnMillerUS]

@@wilfredluttmer15 Same here, lol

[@thenov1944]

" Charman " ? ?

[@jamestucker8088]

I used to use windex. After all its made for glass so it should be good for glasses. Until one time I was drying my prescription sunglasses and the tinting came off. Soap and water is the way to go.

[@rashigupta5983]

Nice clean glasses XD

[@marka6327]

I use a clean but worn out undershirt. 100% cotton very soft.

[@fernsilver6601]

can I use dawn ultra dish soap?

[@mrtodd3620]

Dawn without fragrance should work.

[@stevegabbert9626]

Did you know that water's considered a solvent? I just wave the glasses under the hot water about 3 seconds, and use a dry fresh wash cloth. Good as new. Been doing that for decades.

[@eds6889]

Hot water can damage lenses

[@stevegabbert9626]

@@eds6889 Have been doing it for decades, doesn't seem to.

[@ironman1080]

Sir Can I clean my Oakley sunglasses with this way ? And tell me what’s the thing peeling the lens of the sunglasses?

[@aznfriedrice415]

All glasses can be cleaned this way. Prescription, Sunglasses, Fashion Glasses, Scientist Glasses.

[@darling5278]

Anybody know any other cloth to use bc I don’t have mine no more

[@abdelkarimaziz6899]

What about metalic parts aren't they gonna be rusty ?

[@arjanbaraku6281]

Whas about to ask the same thing ?

[@artman02458]

Using a small interdental toothbrush behind the nose pads..

[@gelog7218]

Is this not going to corrode the screws?

[@tirmcdohl1884]

Yeah, this works, if you have half a dozen interchangeable microfiber cloths like that you wash constantly, that is. They tend to smear whatever is on the glasses no matter what. The best way to completely remove dirt after washing them is using a microfiber *cleaning* cloth, the 30x30ish ones you use for dusting.

[@polozine]

Yeah, I have a Ray Ban microfiber cloth that I clean my Aviators with and after some time, if I face the lens in a specific direction, you can see the smear marks of the glass cleaning solution I bought at Sunglass Hut. My theory is that microfiber tend to soak up all the solution or soap and water over time and when it can't soak anymore, it just smears it. So maybe best solution is to clean the cloth depending on the usage. That way you start off with a clean brand new cloth that won't smear, just a suggestion.

[@leandrodomingues4452]

@@polozine get a can of compressed hair or if your wife got a strong hairblowers use that to blow the water away, no more water marks :D

[@daxcore0920]

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[@nazurin5982]

Based xenogears pfp

[@daxcore0920]

@@nazurin5982 based xenogears fan

[@susanfryer1616]

That makes sense thankyou xxx non grease

[@gabrielzhu]

Will the dish soap wash away the lens coating ??

[@aznfriedrice415]

If you use any fruit flavor dish soap. Original Dawn Dish (blue color) works the best.

[@totalannihilation9065]

I've always used this method minus the cloth. I use paper towels to pat dry without rubbing them it's a pretty easy method. I use dawn dish soap.

[@Kosh800]

I use an ultrasonic cleaner and compressed air to dry/bead the water off.

[@mrtodd3620]

I would be very careful about compressed air. It could scratch your lenses.

[@Kosh800]

Really? How?

[@Barkingspider]

Kosh800 no it's fine to use. Just don't aim to close.

[@bethanyhansen1]

Wow, impressive