Glasses Care & Cleaning Guide
Glasses Care & Cleaning Guide
Looking after your glasses properly extends their life by years and keeps your lenses scratch-free. A few simple habits make all the difference.
Daily care
Cleaning your lenses
- Run lukewarm water over both lenses.
- Apply a small drop of mild liquid soap (washing-up liquid is fine) to each lens.
- Rub gently with your fingertips for a few seconds.
- Rinse thoroughly under running water.
- Shake off excess water, then dry with a clean microfibre cloth.
Don’t use: paper towels, tissues, kitchen roll, the corner of your shirt, glass cleaner, household cleaning sprays, or anything containing alcohol or ammonia. They scratch lenses and break down coatings over time.
Storage
When you’re not wearing your glasses, store them in their case. Lenses face up if you’re placing them down briefly without a case.
What to avoid
- Heat: never leave glasses on a sunny dashboard, near a radiator, or in a sauna. Lens coatings crack from extreme heat.
- One-handed removal: always take glasses off with both hands. Pulling from one side warps the frame.
- Pushing onto your head: common habit, but it stretches the temples and damages the hinges over time.
- Hairspray, perfume, sunscreen: chemical sprays can damage coatings. Apply them before putting glasses on.
Maintenance
Tightening loose screws
If your frame feels wobbly, the temple screws may have worked loose. A small precision screwdriver (the kind sold for spectacle repair) is enough to tighten them. Don’t over-tighten — you’ll strip the thread.
Adjusting fit
If your glasses slide down your nose or pinch your temples, take them to any registered optician for a free adjustment. We don’t recommend bending frames yourself.
Replacing nose pads
Silicone nose pads on metal frames wear over a year or two. We’ll send replacements free of charge — just contact us with your order number.
What to do if…
You drop your glasses
Inspect the frame for cracks. Check the lenses for chips at the edges (which can spread). If anything looks damaged, stop wearing them and contact us.
A lens pops out
Plastic frames have a groove that holds the lens in place. The lens can usually be popped back in by gently flexing the frame. Metal frames have a small screw on the rim — loosen it slightly, refit the lens, retighten. If you’re unsure, any optician will do this for free.
You see a crack in your lens
Stop wearing them. A cracked lens can deteriorate quickly and may not be safe. Contact us about replacement lenses.
Frequently asked questions
Can I clean my lenses with a tissue?
Don’t. Tissues, kitchen roll, and paper towels are all abrasive enough to leave fine scratches over time. Use a microfibre cloth.
How often should I clean my lenses?
Daily for clear vision. A quick soap-and-water wash every morning makes a noticeable difference.
What’s the best lens cleaner?
Plain water and a drop of mild soap is best. Dedicated lens cleaning sprays are fine — just check the label for “ammonia free”.