Keeping your eyeglasses clean is essential for them to serve their function: to allow you to see clearly. Dirty lenses will simply result in fuzzy, smudgy, and hazy vision. Aside from being able to see, proper eyeglass maintenance is vital to extending their longevity and keeping them functioning and looking great. But what happens when the microfiber cloth you use to clean your glasses starts to look a little, well, filthy? You certainly don’t want to clean your lenses with something so dirty. This is why we’ve written this article on how to clean your microfiber cloth and keep your glasses clean regularly.
What are eyeglass cleaning cloths?
For those unfamiliar with eyeglasses and their accessories, eyeglass cleaning cloths are simply the little pieces of fabric used to clean the lenses on spectacles. Eyeglass wearers use it to wipe their lenses, clearing them of dust, dirt, water, oils, smudges, and other residue that may obscure vision.
However, eyeglass cleaning cloths don’t get cleaned very often. Most people will continue using dirty eyeglass cloth without realizing that they are probably dirtying their glasses even more. If your eyeglass cleaning cloth is starting to look soiled or grimy, then it’s time to give it a thorough cleaning.
Ways to clean your eyeglass cleaning cloth
Sometimes, cleaning your eyeglasses cleaning cloth is just a matter of shaking off the dust and dirt that’s stuck to them. If this doesn’t work, then it’s time to add water.
Washing by hand
Wet the eyeglass cleaning cloth using cold water until it is soaked. Add a few drops of a mild soap. Make sure it is bleach-free and doesn’t contain fabric softener. Simply let the cloth soak in the soapy water for a few minutes before rinsing it with cold water.
Using a washing machine
If soaking your eyeglass cleaning cloth still doesn’t remove all the residue, it may be time to put it in the washing machine. Throw the cloth into the washing machine and use a bleach-free detergent free from fabric softener. Run the wash cycle for the rest of your fabrics as usual. Be sure to air dry the eyeglass cleaning cloth when finished.
The Bottom Line
Regularly washing your sunglasses or eyeglass cleaning cloth allows it to serve its purpose in thoroughly cleaning your specs. High-quality cleaning cloths should be able to go through several washes before wearing out. Enjoy using a spotless cloth for your eyeglasses and watch them become cleaner than ever!
