5 Surprisingly Harmful Habits That Can Damage Your Sunglasses Or Eyeglasses

If you’ve recently bought a pair of designer sunglasses or eyeglasses from Designer Optics, you may be wondering how to keep them in great shape, and protect them so that you can wear them for years to come.

In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few harmful habits that you should break in order to keep your glasses clean, intact, and scratch-free for years to come. Take a look, and make sure you protect your investment!

Taking Your Glasses Off One-Handed

Whenever you need to remove your glasses, use each hand to grip both arms of the glasses at the same time, and pull them straight away from your face. Don’t pull them off one-handed by grasping just one side of the glasses. Over time, this can cause the frame to bend, or damage the hinges attaching the arms to the glasses.

Using The Wrong Type Of Cleaning Cloth

You should only ever use a specialized lens cleaning cloth to clean your glasses, though 100% cotton is also acceptable if you have no other option. Make sure the cloth is clean, because even a scratch-free cloth could contain dust that may scratch your lenses. Launder your cleaning clothes regularly to keep them clean.

Using Any Kind Of Detergent Or Soap On Your Glasses

Never use any kind of detergent or soap on your glasses. This is because most glasses have special chemical coatings to reduce glare and to maximize scratch resistance. Detergents like soap can harm these chemical coatings and cause them to peel.

To clean your glasses, dust them off with a clean microfiber cloth, spray them with a lens cleaning product, and wipe them down with a microfiber cloth. Never use soap or hot water.

Setting Down Your Glasses With The Lenses Face-Down

Whether you’re putting your glasses down on your nightstand before bed, leaving them in your car, or even storing them in a carrying case, never put them with the lenses face-down. This is a sure-fire way to scratch your lenses.

Instead, fold the arms and put your glasses arms-down on the surface. This protects the lenses from direct contact with the surface, reducing the risk of scratches and damage.

Leaving Your Glasses In A Hot Car

Particularly if your sunglasses have plastic or acetate frames, you should avoid storing them in hot cars. When parked in the hot sun in 95° weather, the dashboard of a car could reach a temperature of more than 150° – which is more than adequate to warp and damage your glasses.

So on very hot and sunny days, take your glasses with you – or at least store them inside your car’s console or glovebox to protect them from direct sun exposure.

Break These Bad Habits To Protect Your Glasses – And Shop Today!

Taking care of your sunglasses or eyeglasses will help them stay in great shape, prevent scratches, and ensure you look your best for years to come. So take our advice and protect your next purchase. And if you’re ready for a new set of frames, shop our sunglasses and eyeglasses online to find your next favorite set of eyewear.