How to get rid of scratches on lenses? It is not difficult especially if you apply this product without spending money.
Scratches on the lenses of your glasses? It can happen, especially after leaving your glasses around or making some wrong movements, such as falling asleep without taking them off. Although today there are cutting-edge technologies that lead to having scratch-resistant lenses, it still happens that you can see them against the light. The solutions proposed on the market are not always suitable for the type of glasses, which is why experts recommend a completely natural method and with a commonly used product without spending additional money.
Why lenses get scratched
Among the most annoying things that can happen when wearing eyeglasses are scratched lenses for any reason and cause. You no longer have perfect vision, you risk not having control of the situation and then there are impediments that should not be underestimated.
In most cases, the lenses get scratched because the glasses are not put in the case during the night or when they are not worn. Another common cause is falling asleep with them on, or playing with children and dogs and receiving a sudden bump or a blow from an object aimed straight at the lenses.
A special attention is not to use toilet paper , because cellulose not only dirties the lenses more but also leads to increased scratching (albeit small). Experts recommend a completely natural and zero-cost method, a commonly used product that can be used on any type of eyeglass lens.
Commonly used ingredient to remove scratches on lenses
Among the methods that are recommended to remove scratches from lenses is toothpaste, the classic one that is used to brush your teeth. It is a product to be used in classic form , without micro granules or those with aggressive degreasing agents.
How to proceed?
- Apply a little toothpaste to both lenses and then massage the entire surface with a cotton swab or cotton pad.
- Immediately after – leaving it on for at least 10 minutes – immerse the glasses in a bowl of warm water, continuing to massage the toothpaste onto the lenses until it has been completely removed.
Dry the glasses with the help of a hair dryer and then with a special towel. The scratches are completely gone and the lenses are very clean. This is a method that can also be used to combat scratches and clean glasses after a long day out.
For those who want, baking soda can also be used for lenses full of scratches. In this case, mix the baking soda with water and then apply it to the lens, always rubbing along the entire surface. After 10 minutes, rinse completely and dry the lens well.
