Regularly cleaning your lenses is the best way to make sure your lenses are kept in tip-top condition and you maintain clear vision.

Cleaning your glasses with soap and water will get the job done, but we’d recommend using a lens cleaner solution to keep them clean as well as minimising the risk of scratching. You can do the same with your sunglasses, safety eyewear or sports eyewear.

Spray cleaners are great for quickly cleaning your glasses on the go. Just blow on each lens before wiping them to remove any debris that could scratch them, spray on plenty of solution, and wipe the lens dry with a microfibre lens cloth.

If you find some of the more fiddly parts of your glasses, like the nosepads, are dirty – come into store and we’ll be happy to help clean them for you.

It’s also good to know that sometimes glasses can appear to be dirty but may just be scratched. If you’re unsure just come in and our in-store team can help.

Finally, whenever you’re not wearing your glasses, keep them in your glasses case to protect them from any debris and reduce the risk of the lenses getting scratched.

You’ll have noticed in your time wearing glasses that using the bottom of your shirt or a tissue to clean your lenses never quite does the trick. Often it just makes the smudging worse, as they can carry additional dust, dirt or debris.

Microfibre cloths are the best thing to use to clean lenses as they can dry effectively and trap oils, which reduces smudges and smears. Wiping the lenses when they are dry could push debris across the lens, potentially causing scratches, so it’s best to wet the lens with soap and water or a lens spray to avoid this.

You’ll get a lens cloth with your glasses case when you buy glasses from us, but just make sure you give the cloth a wash once in a while to remove any oil or dirt collected over time.

The best way to protect your glasses while travelling is to keep them in their case. All of our glasses come with a protective case for you to keep them in when you’re not wearing them. If you’ve lost you case, or you need a replacement, just pop into store and we’ll replace it for you.