With the arrival of summer, the hours of wearing sunglasses multiply, and we need to clean them more frequently. Sunscreen creams, sweat, sand, chlorinated or salty water at the beach are factors that dirty our lenses and frames. Let's look at some very simple tips for cleaning optical sunglasses according to the type of lens.
Mirror sunglasses:
The mirror coating is an aesthetic finish on the outer part of the lens. Since it is a more scratch-sensitive treatment, we will always clean the glasses with plenty of cold water to remove dust specks or particles that may be present. We can dry the lenses with a chamois or cotton cloth, and paper towels like kitchen paper or disposable tissues can also be used.
Anti-reflective sunglasses:
When the lens has an anti-reflective coating. Most models of sunglasses from any brand are organic. Organic lenses are more resistant to breaking, but on the other hand, they can scratch more easily. For proper cleaning, we will wash the glasses with water (never hot) and dry them with a chamois, cotton cloth, or paper towel.
IMPORTANT! In the case of lenses with an anti-reflective coating, they should not be cleaned with soaps or detergents, as this can remove the coating.
Photochromic sunglasses:
Photochromic sunglasses are defined simply as those that darken or lighten depending on the amount of sunlight they receive.
The care they need is like any organic lens. Clean with water to remove particles and dust specks and dry with chamois, cotton cloths, or paper towels.
Tips for cleaning optical sunglasses:
1: Whatever your glasses are, it is always recommended to clean them first with water. It does not have to be expressly cold but should not be hot. You can safely put the lens under the tap.
2: Using soaps or detergents is not recommended. Soaps and detergents over time remove the treatments on the lens, such as the anti-reflective coating.
3: Cleaning wipes. They are an option to consider only occasionally for emergencies. The soaps contained in these wipes are not recommended, and also not wetting the lens beforehand can scratch the lenses due to dust and particles.
4: For the frames. You can use the same method as for the lenses, always keeping in mind that although these can be washed with soap, it should not contain any chemicals that affect the enamel or the frame material.
