I used to think that cleaning glasses with windex was a good idea. I was told that the ammonia in windex can actually take out some of the glass protection and other features such as the transition effect.
2006-10-11 04:46:26 · 9 answers · asked by davidcool756 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Clean glasses with vinegar. 1-2 TBS in a 4 oz bottle of water for cleaning eyeglasses. Its what they use in optical stores!
2006-10-11 04:58:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've worked in the Ophthalmology field for 8 years. Yes...that is true. Windex-baaaad. Essentially, eyeglass cleaner is 1 part alcohol, 3 parts water. This can be made at home. More recently, alcohol has been replaced with vanilla. These two basically are to cut the natural oils that you may have deposited on your lenses. Over use of alcohol (over a looooon period) could damage your lenses. But not for years (lab techs use is daily UN-diluted). If your transitions aren't changing as quickly...here's a trick. Put them in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour (then you really will have cool glasses). LOL. This is the same concept as batteries. A fact though is transitions do not work well in warmer temperatures. Another thing most do not know, the are activated with UV light no brightness. Your windshield is UV protected. Hence, they will not darken in your car. Hope this helps!
2006-10-11 11:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by cjsimmons269 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That makes sense to me. Glasses aren't glass anymore. They are plastic with special coatings and Windex is not a got product for caring for those materials.
If you don't want to buy the lens cleaner stuff, use dish soap and water.
2006-10-11 11:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too, go to Lens Crafter's they have great stuff for cleaning specs, stay away from Windex it's formulated for glass your lenses are most likely made of Plexiglass.
2006-10-11 11:59:13 · answer #4 · answered by dhebert244 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use eye class cleaner. But of course i use my shirt. which scratches the glass (lol.
I think I heard also not to use the windex
2006-10-11 11:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by purplejoyv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is true. I used believe it or not dish soap. I just got the lenss wet and then put a drop of soap on each lense and then rubbed the soap in with my fingers. Then I rinsed them off and dried them with a hanker chief. They came out really clean.
2006-10-11 11:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by unknown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a mild soap & water. Dry with a soft cotton lint-free cloth.
2006-10-11 11:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by Trixie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water and a soft rag will work just fine.
2006-10-11 11:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Ben D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very true... Simply use soap and water. K.I.S. keep it simple
2006-10-11 11:54:14 · answer #9 · answered by donniebrasco_06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋