Dirty eyeglass lenses can be more than an inconvenience. They can reduce your visibility, which can become a serious issue. Some cleaners are not appropriate for plastic lenses and can cause damage to the lenses or create a greasy residue that blurs your vision and is difficult to remove. Eyeglass cleaners are available at many stores and optometrists offices, but you can create your own with a few common household ingredients.
Instructions
things you’ll need:
2 oz. plastic spray bottle
Dish soap
Water
Rubbing alcohol
Soft cloth
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1 Wash an empty 2 oz. plastic spray bottle by adding a few drops of dish soap or liquid hand soap to the bottle and then filling it halfway with warm water. Screw on the top of the bottle, and shake the bottle vigorously.
2 Remove the top of the spray bottle, and rinse the bottle with water until all of the soap suds have disappeared. Turn the bottle upside down on a clean towel, and allow it to dry.
3 Pour 1 tbsp. water into the plastic bottle. Add 3 tbsp. rubbing alcohol and two to three drops of dish soap to the water.
4 Cap the bottle tightly, and spray the cleaner on the lenses as needed. Wipe the solution away with a soft cloth to prevent scratching your lenses.