The most important way to prevent the corona virus is to stay isolated and take care of individual cleaning. Spectacle lenses are necessary because they partially block direct entry into the eye of the viruses suspended in the air and limit the touch to the eye. In addition to this, it is recommended that the glasses should be disinfected and cleaned from viruses that are likely to adhere to the glass after going out in mandatory situations. So, what should be considered when cleaning the lenses? Hoa Sales and Marketing Director Hakan Turkey Kayra, explains the important steps that must be followed.
KEEP YOUR GLASSES FROM ALCOHOL COSMETIC PRODUCTS
Trying to clean your optical glass with cosmetics or acetone will damage the coating of the glass. Hoa Sales and Marketing Director Hakan Turkey Kayra, due to the alcohol content of the solution used for disinfecting hands glasses and could harm the coating underlines. Kayra, ‘Warm water and soap are sufficient for cleaning the lens. Sharper and alcoholic liquids will cause the coating on the glass to deteriorate. It is enough to clean your eyeglass glasses with soap and warm water and dry the water droplets on the surface with a microfiber cloth. ‘ says.
GET MICROFIBER CLEANING CLOTH
Different tissues such as paper towels, newspapers, and T-shirts should not be used for eye glasses cleaning. In addition to cleaning dust and dirt, microfiber cloths prevent scratching the lenses. You can obtain microfiber cloths from optic stores.
ALSO USE GLASSES CUP
When you need to take off your glasses when you are out under the mandatory situations, you should definitely put your glasses in the container. You should never leave the glasses in a place where there is too much contact and may contain viruses, put them on the head, only keep them in the glasses container.
CLOSE TO THE HEAT SOURCE AND DO NOT LEAVE THE SUN
Experts state that clothes or market bags can be left in the sun to protect against viruses; however, this process is not suitable for eyeglass lenses. Eyeglass lenses can be damaged in the sun or when left close to any heat source. Instead, it will be enough to disinfect your eyeglass glasses with soap and warm water and then dry them using a microfiber cloth.
