In the coronavirus epidemic that shook the whole world, it is known that viruses can be transmitted by contact with tears and eyes, as well as mouth and nose. The most valuable way to protect yourself from the virus is to stay isolated and pay attention to personal cleanliness. When going out in essential situations, experts recommend using glasses as well as masks. Eyeglass lenses become necessary because they partially prevent the direct entry of airborne viruses into the eye
and limit contact with the eye. In addition, it is recommended that the glasses glasses be disinfected after going out in essential situations and that they are purified from viruses that can adhere to the glass. So, what should be considered in the cleaning of eyeglasses? Hoya Turkey Sales and Marketing Manager Hakan Kayra explains the valuable steps to follow.
Keep your glasses away from alcoholic cosmetics
Trying to clean your optical glass with cosmetic products or acetone will damage the coating of the glass. Hoya Turkey Sales and Marketing Manager Hakan Kayra underlines that the solutions used for disinfecting hands can damage glasses lenses and coatings due to their alcohol content
. Kayra said, “Warm water and soap are sufficient for cleaning the glasses. Sharper and alcoholic liquids will cause the coating on the glass to deteriorate. It is sufficient to clean your glasses with soap, run them through warm water and dry the water droplets remaining on the surface with a microfiber cloth. ‘ says.
Obtain a microfiber cleaning cloth
Different tissues such as paper towels, newspapers, t-shirts should not be used to clean glasses. Microfiber cloths not only remove dust and dirt, but also prevent scratching the glasses. You can get microfiber cloths from optical stores.
Definitely use a glasses case
When you need to take your glasses off when you are outside, you should definitely put your glasses in the case. You should never leave the glasses in a place where there is excessive contact and may contain viruses, do not put them on the head, you should only protect them in the glasses case.
Do not leave it close to a heat source or in the sun
Experts state that clothes or grocery 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 if left in the sun or near a random heat source. Instead, it will suffice to disinfect your glasses with soap and warm water and then dry them using a microfiber cloth.
