These simple steps will allow you to enjoy the maximum benefits from your Anti-Reflective coated lenses:
- Wash with tap water and diswashing liquid once a day. Also use an Anti-Reflective Coating Cleaner. Do not "dry-wipe" your lenses (rub with a dry cloth) as dust on the lens may scratch the coating.
- Gently dry your lenses with a clean soft cotton cloth; not a facial tissue as this leaves lint and not a paper towel as it is abrasive.
- If lenses appear streaked, check your detergent. Those containing creams, lotions and softeners should be avoided.
- If water is not available and the lenses are not too dirty use a mircofibre cloth which is designed to clean without the need for liquid. First brush away dust with the folded cloth, then unfold and gently wipe the lens surface.
- Periodically machine-wash the cloth with laundry soap and water, without adding fabric softener, to remove dirt and oils that can damage your lenses.
- Avoid perfume spray, hair spray, household spray cleaners, abrasive cleaners, bleaches, ammonias and other chemicals. Sprays such as these adhere to the coating and cannot be removed. Abrasive cleaners scratches the coating, while chemicals weakens it.
- Do not place in areas of excessive heat such as car dashboards and stove tops. Excessive heat deteriorates your anti-reflective coating.
- Never "dry clean" lenses at the beach. Salt in sea-blast and sand, if not washed away, can damage your lenses.
- To avoid scratches, never lay eyewear face down. And always keep in a clean case.