How To Remove Scratches From Glasses With Home Remedies
Detergent for wood and petroleum jelly
The first method is to use wood detergent and petroleum jelly. First, rub the detergent on the glasses for at least a minute. Then apply the petroleum jelly which will fill in the small scratches, making them almost invisible. When rubbing your lenses, avoid scuscpetible materials from linting on the lenses as this could scratch them further.
Neutral soap and toothpaste
Another method of removing scratches from glasses is to clean the glasses with lukewarm water and neutral soap, using a soft cloth. After rinsing and letting your glasses dry, put toothpaste on a cotton ball and pass it over your glasses in light circular motions. Rub for at least ten seconds. Finally, rinse under a stream of cold water and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
CD and DVD cleaner for sunglasses
An effective method, especially for sunglasses lenses, is to use CD or DVD cleaning fluid. Apply it directly to your glasses with a slightly damp soft cloth and rubbing lightly. Then use a dry microfiber cloth to polish them.
Baking soda for superficial scratches
To remove shallow scratches on lenses with an anti-scratch coating, you can use baking soda. Mix baking soda and water and rub the resulting paste on your glasses with circular motions for about 10 seconds. After that rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
Brasso for plastic glasses
A slightly less delicate method is to use the brasso: it is a product which is used to clean metals like brass and steel but which is also useful for hiding scratches that form on plastics. Apply this product with a cotton cloth and rub with a deerskin cloth for a few minutes. With a clean cloth, remove all product residue. Do not rinse.
Attention! This product has a fairly strong odor, so it is advisable to use it in a well-ventilated area.
Cigarette ash
This tip is valid for superficial scratches. Rub cigarette ash directly on your glasses for a few seconds with a soft, damp cloth and then rinse them well with water. Finally, you should always wipe them down with a soft cloth. Repeat the operation if necessary.
Useful tips to avoid scratching your glasses
After seeing the most effective methods of removing scratches from glasses, here are some simple tips on how to avoid them.
Always put your glasses in their case . Avoid leaving them on the desk, on the sofa, or in your car's dashboard unprotected. It is also not recommended to keep them in your jacket pocket or your bag without a case.
Clean the glasses daily with a special product or using water and mild liquid soap. Avoid more aggressive products.
