Cleaning & Caring Tips for Your Specs

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Your glasses are more than just a tool for clear vision, they’re an investment in your eye health, daily comfort, and personal style. Proper care can extend the life of your spectacles, keep them comfortable to wear, and ensure you’re always seeing clearly. Unfortunately, many people unintentionally damage their glasses by cleaning them the wrong way, leaving them on unsafe surfaces, or using products that shorten their lifespan. In this guide, we’ll explore practical, everyday care tips for your spec, straight from the Mullers experts.

Why Cleaning Matters

Glasses collect dust, oil from your skin, and microscopic debris throughout the day. Even if they don’t look dirty, smudges and residue scatter light, causing:

Blurry or distorted vision

Increased eye strain

Headaches from squinting

Reduced effectiveness of lens coatings

Clean glasses aren’t just about looking neat, they directly impact your visual comfort.

The Right Way to Clean Your Glasses

Rinse Before You Wipe

Running your glasses under lukewarm water first removes dust and grit that could scratch the lenses if rubbed.

Use the Right Cloth

Only use a microfibre cloth or lens wipe. Paper towels, tissues, or shirt sleeves may feel soft, but their fibres create micro-scratches that dull the lens over time.

Use Proper Cleaning Solutions

Avoid household detergents, window sprays, or hand soaps, as they can strip protective coatings. Mullers offers cleaning sprays specifically designed for lenses.

Pat, Don’t Rub

Pat lenses gently with your cloth rather than scrubbing hard. This protects delicate coatings like anti-glare or blue-light filters.

Storage & Daily Habits

Use a protective case

Always store your glasses in a hard case when not wearing them. Tossing them in a handbag or leaving them on a desk exposes them to scratches.

Keep them away from heat

Avoid leaving glasses in hot cars or near stoves. Heat warps frames and damages lens coatings.

Take them off with both hands

Using one hand twists frames over time, causing misalignment.

Keep them on your nose, not your head

Wearing glasses on top of your head stretches frames and oils the lenses.

Professional Maintenance

Did you know Mullers offers free adjustments and professional cleaning in-store? Our optometrists can:

Tighten or realign loose frames

Replace worn nose pads

Deep-clean lenses with specialist equipment

Check your prescription if you feel your glasses aren’t as clear as before

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using saliva to clean lenses:

Saliva contains bacteria that shouldn’t go near your eyes.

Blowing on lenses before wiping:

This adds moisture but leaves dust behind.

Leaving glasses face-down:

Always rest them with lenses up to avoid scratches.

The Mullers Promise

At Mullers, we want your glasses to be as comfortable and long-lasting as possible. When you buy frames and lenses with us, you’re not just buying eyewear, you’re joining a community where aftercare is part of the service.

Visit your nearest Mullers branch today for a complimentary adjustment and cleaning, and while you’re there, ask our team about the latest lens care solutions.

Pro tip: Regular professional check-ups help extend the life of your specs and keep your vision crystal clear.

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