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How to Clean and Care for Your Sunglasses
A few simple habits keep sunglasses clear, scratch-free and comfortable for years. Here's how to clean them properly, what to avoid, and how to store them.
How to clean your sunglasses
- Rinse first. Run the lenses under lukewarm water to wash off dust and grit. Wiping a dry, dusty lens is a common cause of scratches.
- Use a drop of mild soap. A tiny amount of gentle dish soap on your fingertips loosens skin oil and sunscreen.
- Rinse again. Wash all the soap off the lenses and frame.
- Dry with a clean microfibre cloth. Pat, then wipe gently. Make sure the cloth is clean, because a gritty cloth scratches.
What not to use
- Your T-shirt or a paper towel: fabric fibres and paper can leave fine scratches.
- Household glass cleaner, alcohol or acetone: strong chemicals can damage lens coatings and some frame materials.
- Hot water: high heat can weaken coatings and warp plastic frames.
How to store them
- Keep them in a case or pouch when they're not on your face.
- Never leave them on a car dashboard in the sun. The heat can warp frames.
- Don't put them lens-down on a table.
- Don't push them up onto your head for long periods, because it stretches the arms.
Keeping the fit
Take sunglasses off with both hands, holding both arms. Pulling them off with one hand slowly bends the frame out of shape. If a screw at the hinge feels loose, a small eyeglass screwdriver fixes it in seconds.
Time for a new pair?
Scratches in the middle of the lens affect how clearly you see. When that happens, it's time to replace them. Every Misaki pair is $35, or 2 for $60 and 3 for $75. Browse all sunglasses.
