How to Clean Eyeglass Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
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When it comes to cleaning eyeglass cloths, you should take extra care because you don’t want to damage the microfiber which would otherwise smudge your lenses. Here’s how you should clean eyeglass cloth:
To clean a microfiber eyeglass cleaning cloth, use cold water and a few drops of mild detergent (bleach free and does not contain fabric softener). Let the cloth soak in the water and detergent for a few minutes. Rub any stains, then drain the water and rinse with clear, clean water. Let it air dry.
If you clean the lens cloth correctly, there would be no color fade and it would still be soft to the touch. In this article, you will learn 3 methods for cleaning eyeglass cloths, including what mistakes to avoid.
Cleaning Eyeglass Cloths Correctly
We’re going to discuss how to clean an eyeglass cleaning cloth, which is made with microfiber. Taking the time to clean your lens cleaning cloth periodically will help keep it in great shape throughout many uses.
1. Cleaning eyeglass cloths without washing
When your eyeglass cleaning cloth is not particularly dirty but you notice a slight layer of dust on it, you can simply shake it or blow it. The easiest thing to do is to hold the cloth over a trash can and shake it. This should loosen up and remove the dust and any loose particles from the cloth.
Another method is to use a can of compressed air, which is something you often find in offices because it is used to clean computer keyboards. Hold the cloth over a bin and blow the dust using the compressed air.
- Removes dust, lint and other contaminants from hard to reach areas
- Ideal for cleaning cups, keyboards, computer mice, and workstations
- Also great for cleaning items around the home including collectibles, figurines and window blinds
If you don’t have a can of compressed air, you can also use a hair dryer to blow away the dust and loose particles from the eyeglass cleaning cloth. Be very gentle when using this method on the cloth. Ideally, you would want to use the lowest setting while keeping the dryer several inches away from the cloth.
2. Hand washing eyeglass cleaning cloths
If your lens cleaning cloth is more than just dusty and has a stain on it, you’ll need to hand wash it. Don’t worry, hand washing your eyeglass cleaning cloth is super easy. Here’s how to do it:
Fill a small bowl or mug with cold water. Add a few drops of mild soap (liquid hand shop or gentle dish soap) and stir everything together to combine. Place the cloth inside the soapy water and soak it for at least 5 minutes. Rub any stain from the cloth with your fingers.
Remove the cloth from the water and squeeze the water out. Run the cloth under cold water until the soap has been rinsed out. You may need to wring it several times until all the soap has been removed.
Now all that’s left to do is to let the eyeglass cleaning cloth dry. Let it air dry and the cloth should be as good as new. If you don’t want the hassle, you can also wash your lens cleaning cloth in the washer…
3. Machine washing eyeglass cleaning cloths
You can machine wash your microfiber eyeglass cleaning cloth in the washing machine. All you want to do is to wash it in cold water with your regular clothes, preferably on a delicate cycle. Do not use any fabric softener, which can cause the cloth to smear the lenses. Let the cloth air dry.
You can let the eyeglass cleaning cloth dry on a regular cycle, but it would be better if you air dry it. By letting the microfiber cloth air dry, it will last much longer and retain its softness much better.
And that’s all there is to it. If you clean your lens cloth correctly, there would be no color fade and the cloth would still be soft to the touch. Your microfiber eyeglass cloth would look good as new every time.
4. Don’t do these when cleaning eyeglass cloths
Cleaning lens cleaning cloths is a simple and straightforward task, but there are a few things that you don’t want to do. The most important thing is to avoid using fabric softener or harsh detergents.
Do not use soap that contains bleach. It can cause discoloration and damage the delicate fabric of the cloth. Putting an eyeglass cleaning cloth is not recommended, although you can put it in a regular cycle.
Key Takeaways
As you can see, cleaning eyeglass cleaning cloths is very simple. You can simply shake the dust off the cloth, hand wash it, or machine wash it. Keeping the cloth clean will make it last a long time.
To help reduce how frequently the cloth needs to be shaken or washed, keep it stored in a place where it's not likely to pick up a lot of dust. A desk drawer or your eyeglasses case should do.
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Sofia Rodriguez
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