Safety eye glasses are a must if you work in saw mills, welding industries, chemical laboratories construction sites, etc. because there are several risks of eye injuries from dust and debris getting inside the eyes and damaging the eyesight.
It is as important to clean your safety eyeglasses regularly to get them free of dust and germs to allow clear vision for your uninterrupted work.
For example, if your eye glasses got scratched it should be repaired at that very moment, or else it might affect your vision.
And this article is entirely on tips to clean your safety eyeglasses easily and in no time. Like an effective glass cleaning solution or simple water can get the job done!
1.) The inspection:
Inspecting your lenses on a regular basis for dust build-up, scratches, cracks, loose elastic bands, fading of the tints is very essential. Dirty lenses will not only reduce your vision but also lead to germ build up in the lenses thus transferring it to your eyes.
If your lenses are scratched, it means they are already vulnerable to cracks and breakage. Loose elastic headband of the safety glasses (if any) will slip off the safety eyewear from your face thus inviting injuries.
Therefore, it is crucial to fix them the moment they get noticed and down here in this article I am going to tell you all about them.
2.) Getting the lenses cleaned of dust and debris:
Lenses are the most sensitive part of the eyewear and therefore, while cleaning them you need to be that extra careful.
Step 1: Take a piece of clean cloth and dust of the debris and dust particles from the lenses.
Step 2: Use very soft bristled brushes (preferable makeup brushes or paint brushes) to clean the part of the lenses that are around the frames.
Step 3: Take a bowl of lukewarm water and dip a piece of clean cloth in it. Then using your finger tips move in gentle circular motions on the lens. This will clean all the stubborn dust on the lenses.
Step 4: Take the safety eyewear glass cleaning solution and pour it on a piece of cloth. Then again with your finger tips move in gentle circular motions. This time your lenses will be ready for a clear vision and free of germs as well.
3.) Cleaning of the frames of the safety eyewear:
Cleaning the frames is quite an easy job though. You just need a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean the areas of the frames attached to the lenses and can use a piece of lint-free cloth to clean the handles that go behind the ears. Just lukewarm water will do the job well.
4.) Cleaning the lenses of spots:
If your lenses have developed spots from debris, you can just submerge them in lukewarm water for say 30 minutes. This will soften the debris. Then you can use a clean lint free cloth and the glass cleaning solution to clear off the spot.
5.) Storing of the safety eye glasses:
After all the cleaning is done, make sure you place the eyewear in the glass case that has come along with it. You can also store the eyewear in any case that is hard from outside and has a soft (preferably microfiber) layer for wrapping the eyewear on the inside.
The hard glass case saves the eyewear from breaking accidentally in case of applied pressure and the soft layer wrapping the eyewear prevents scratches and dust build up.
6.) How to sanitize safety eyewear?
Sanitizing your safety eyewear might take some time and patience. Carefully follow the steps given below:
1.) Make a solution of lukewarm water and hand-wash in a bowl.
2.) With the help of a clean lint free cloth clean the lenses and the frames with the water-hand-wash solution.
3.) Dip the eyewear in lukewarm water for 5 minutes. This will clean the eyewear of any soap solution being left on the glasses. Remember if soap water solution is not thoroughly cleaned, it might develop stains on the glasses.
4.) Now use a clean lint free cloth or a microfiber bag to clean the water and make the glasses dry.
5.) Next, immerse the eyewear in a solution of germicidal fungicide or disinfectant solution for glasses for 5 minutes.
6.) Take out the lenses and clean with a dry microfiber cloth or a lint free cloth.
7.) How to clean anti-fog safety glasses without scratching them?
Anti-fog glasses have an extra coating in them and thus, taking care of them needs something extra and that extra is an anti-fog glass cleaning solution for eyewear. Let’s see the steps that follow:
1.) Blow the glasses with your mouth to clear off loose dirt and debris.
2.) Take a clean microfiber cloth to rub gently on the glasses to remove settled dust.
3.) Rinse the lens under tap of lukewarm water. This will get the lenses rid of stubborn dust and debris.
4.) Again use the dry microfiber cloth to dry the lenses.
5.) Clean the frames using soft bristled toothbrush.
6.) Wipe the lenses using anti-fog cleaning solution.
8.) How to clean Uvex safety glasses?
For cleaning Uvex safety glasses you need Uvex lens cleaning solution or mild soap water solution.
1.) First rinse under normal lukewarm water.
2.) Next pat dry the lenses using dry microfiber cloth.
3.) Then use the Uvex lens cleaning solution to clean the lenses with a microfiber cloth.
4.) If you use soap-water solution instead, then once more rinse the lenses under lukewarm water after cleaning with the soap-water solution.
5.) Do not forget to pat dry the lenses later.
9.) How to clean polycarbonate lenses?
For polycarbonate lenses, give the lenses a bath in lukewarm water and then pat dry using clean dry microfiber cloth. In case of excessive dirt that has settled on the lenses, you can use warm soapy (non-caustic) water.
Do not ever rub polycarbonate lenses while they are in the dry state, just to remove loose dirt. This will get scratches on the lenses.
10.) How to clean your glasses to prevent bacterial infections?
Cleaning the lenses with your shirt or blowing them through your mouth to clear fog can lead to bacterial build-up on the lenses which can cause bacterial diseases in your eyes. Therefore proper and regular cleaning is very necessary:
→ Use a hand-wash and water solution to clean the lenses.
→ Run them under lukewarm water to clean off the soapy-solution.
→ Spray anti-bacterial disinfectant solution for lenses on the glasses as well as on the frames.
→ Clean them dry using lint-free cloth or cloth provided with your lenses for cleaning.
Pro Tips:
1.) Do not rub your lenses using a paper towel or your shirt or any cloth that has lint.
2.) If you do not pat dry your lenses after cleaning with water, it might leave behind spots on the lenses.
3.) If you see scratches on the lenses, immediately discard them or get the lenses replaced.
4.) Clean your lenses every day after returning from work.
5.) Do not forget to store them in the cases provided for protecting the eyewear.
It’s time to bid Adieu!
Well that was all about cleaning your safety eyewear effectively. Hope the article was helpful to you!
See you soon in our next article! Till then take good care of yourselves and your lenses because eyes are precious!
Have a great day ahead!
