Request: Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner
Archived on 06/26/2009
I purchased a 3 oz. bottle of Ultra Clarity eye glass cleaner from an optical shop. I'd like to make my own copycat solution, because this stuff can get quite expensive. The back of the spray bottle reads that it is actually made with rubbing alcohol. I've made my own solution before by adding a small amount of rubbing alcohol to some water.
And I make sure that I shake it before squirting it on my lenses. I then use a soft cloth to buff the lenses. My homemade solution works okay, but doesn't clean my plastic lenses as well as the professional product. My homemade solution still leaves some cloudy spots on the lenses whereas the stuff that I bought from the optical shop does a much better job. I don't want to take the risk of adding Windex, rubbing alcohol, and water because I could end up ruining my $400.00+ pair of glasses. Does anyone in the Thrifty community know the secret formula?
MCW from Lewiston, NY
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RE: Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner
I use 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 distilled water in a spray bottle. It works fine, after I rinse off my glasses in plain water first. (10/22/2008)
By Nance
RE: Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner
If you have a Vision World (I know they are a large chain store) they sell a cleaner with a refill bottle, you buy it once ($7), it came with a soft cloth and "on-the-go-premoistened" clothes. Whenever you want to, go to any of their locations with the refill bottle and they will refill it for free.
As far as homemade, my mom uses water and white vinegar for cleaning windows and mirrors (for that matter, stains on carpets) and my friend swears by cornstarch and water (a few Tbsp. of cornstarch to a gallon of water). Maybe if they work for windows and mirrors, they'll work for the plastic glasses?(10/23/2008)
By wife2jfbuilder
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Request: Homemade Eyeglass Cleaner
Archived on 10/22/2008
My optician has told me the best formula no matter what type of eyeglasses or coatings you have on your lenses is as follows: Fill a spray bottle (any size will do) with 3/4 rubbing alcohol and 1/4 water. Put in a few drops of dish soap. Spray both sides of each lens and rub clean with a soft cloth. Never use paper towels, toilet paper or Kleenex as they contain harsh abrasives that will scratch your lenses.
By Kathy
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RE: Cleaning Eyeglasses - Homemade Cleaner
I was told to never clean my eyeglasses with anything that started as wood - meaning any paper products. I cut up an old t-shirt into several small squares and placed them in the car, tucked them into coat pockets and by the chair I sit when I read. (11/08/2004)
By Cheryl from Missouri
RE: Cleaning Eyeglasses - Homemade Cleaner
I personally would avoid using any soaps or anything that contains ammonia (window cleaner/windex) on polycarbonate or plastic lenses, it will etch the anti-glare and scratch coatings, leaving spots on the lenses that have no protection. As for the alcohol mixture, it's a great tip and one that will save us eyeglass wearers plenty of money :)
Also, make sure to wash your cleaning cloths often, as dust and dirt can gather on them and will scratch lenses like a Brillo pad :) (02/06/2005)
By Siren
RE: Cleaning Eyeglasses - Homemade Cleaner
I duped your recipe, tried it and it worked well.
One caveat:
On my Wallgreens Lens-Clear container, the mfr cautions that their formula is NOT FOR ANTI-REFLECTIVE LENSES. The only ingredient that is mentioned on the container is Isopropyl Alcohol, which is rubbing alcohol, and this might be the ingredient that is harmful to anti-reflectives.
One other thing: To avoid scratching the lenses, I suggest you tell folks to first run warm - not hot - tap water - let it gush - over both sides of each lens to wash away any particulates that may have settled on the lenses. Then use the cleaner formula.(b)(/b) (06/05/2007)
By BarnOwl
RE: Cleaning Eyeglasses - Homemade Cleaner
Bounty paper towels work fine for cleaning glasses. Apparently, they aren't abrasive. (07/26/2007)
By DR DON
RE: Cleaning Eyeglasses - Homemade Cleaner
".. cut up an old t-shirt .."
most T-shirts = cotton and cotton = bad
Places like Wal-Mart sell bottles of eyeglass cleaner that, once empty, you may refill at no additional charge. Eyeglass cleaning cloths are inexpensive and can be washes and reused for a long time. Wash these cloths with hot water and disinfectant soap at your sink and thoroughly rinse. Hang to dry.
Taking a chance isn't always worth the lenses when these products are so inexpensive. Just a thought, peace. (05/30/2008)
By Michael
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From the Bounty website: http://www.quickerpickerupper.com/faq.shtml#5
5) Is it okay to use Bounty paper towels to clean my plastic eyeglass lenses?
Most opticians do not recommend using paper products to clean plastic lenses. Paper comes from wood. Wood fibers, even though very soft, may damage sensitive plastics. Check with your optician to see what is recommended for cleaning your plastic lenses. (05/30/2008)
By Joseph
RE: Cleaning Eyeglasses - Homemade Cleaner
Silk is the best cloth material to use to clean your lenses. Daddy's old ties are great for this. (09/04/2008)
By MadameVi
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