It's an essential part of day-to-day life that glasses get greasy and grimy very quickly.It is important to keep the pads on your nose clean while cleaning your glasses.If you know how to clean your nose pads and the right way to replace them, you can have your glasses clean again.
Step 1: You should wash and dry your hands.
It will be easier to clean your glasses with clean hands.Before touching your glasses, wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Step 2: To clean the face of the nose pads, use a pre-moistened alcohol wipe.
If you want to clean your nose pads more quickly, small alcohol wipes should be available at your pharmacy or office supply store.Rub the nose pads to make sure they don't get wet.
Step 3: The alcohol wipe can be used to clean the area between your nose pads and frames.
The section needs to be cleaned regularly.The edges of an alcohol wipe can be used to clean around this section.If the edges of the alcohol wipe are still clean, you can use it for this step.If you don't have a clean alcohol wipe or want a little more control when cleaning hard to reach areas, you could use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol instead.
Step 4: To clean your glasses, soak them in warm water and soap.
Stir in a few drops of hand soap by filling your sink or a small bowl with warm water.Leave your glasses in the water for 10 to 15 minutes to help remove dirt and grease.It's possible to soak your glasses for a long time, even overnight, because of the exposure to water and changing temperatures.
Step 5: Dry your glasses with a microfiber cloth.
To dry your glasses all over, use a soft cloth and be careful not to smudge the lens.Water can get trapped in your glasses if they are not dry.You can wait for the glasses to dry.It will prevent the streaks from coming from cloth-drying, but it will take a long time.
Step 6: You need to wash and dry your hands.
Your hands will accumulate a thin layer of oil and dirt over time, which can be transferred to your glasses as you try and clean them.If you don't want your glasses or nose pads getting on your hands, use soap and warm water to scrub them.
Step 7: Remove the nose pads from your glasses.
Detaching your nose pads from your glasses will allow you to clean them more thoroughly.Carefully remove the nose pads from the screw holding them in place.As you clean the nose pads, make sure to keep track of the tiny screws.They can be hard to replace.Some glasses have nose pads attached to the frame.You can skip this step if you cannot detach your nose pads.
Step 8: Use soap and water to clean your hands.
A small glass of warm water and a few drops of hand soap are all you need to make a simple cleaning solution.Without using a stronger solution such as rubbing alcohol, this will give you glasses a thorough clean and remove any green gunk.It's a good idea to use hand soap to clean your glasses.If hand soap is needed, a dishwashing liquid can be used.
Step 9: You can dip a toothbrush or cotton bud into the solution.
You can lightly scrub your nose pads to remove dirt, grease, and grime without damaging the glasses.The cotton bud or toothbrush's tip should be soaked in the cleaning solution.
Step 10: The nose pads should be brushed with a cleaning solution.
The nose pads need to be lightly scrubbed to get rid of the dirt.When dirt and oil are visible, dip your cleaning tool into the solution to clean it.If you are cleaning the nose pads while they are attached to the glasses, be careful not to brush the lens at all.They are hard to repair or replace.
Step 11: Rub alcohol for a deep clean.
Rub alcohol on the nose pads of your glasses to clean them.Rubing alcohol at a time will prevent damage to your glasses.If you get alcohol on your glasses, it can damage them.You can soak the nose pads in rubbing alcohol if you removed them from your glasses.Before removing, rinsing, and drying, leave them to soak for a minute or two.
Step 12: The nose pads should be dry.
Use a soft cloth to wipe the nose pads clean.It's a good idea to dry them thoroughly to prevent build-up on your glasses or face.Do not use a paper towel, cloth, or your clothing to clean or dry your glasses.lint and dust can be left behind, and may even scratch your glasses.
Step 13: Attach the nose pads again.
Attach the nose pads to the frame of your glasses by using the same screws and screwdriver.If you see smudges as you handle the glasses, wipe them away.
Step 14: If you can't get your nose pads clean, replace them.
Over time, your nose pads may wear down and stop being able to be cleaned.If you notice this or just want a new pair of nose pads, you should replace them all.
Step 15: Purchase replacement nose pads that are the same size and shape as your old ones.
There are a variety of sizes and shapes of nose pads.If you want to find nose pads that match your current ones, ask your eye specialist.They can be part of a complete nose pad repair kit.To find the size of a nose pad, you need to measure along the longest part of the pad.The sizes are usually listed in millimeters.Replacement nose pads come with everything you need to replace them, including a screwdriver, new screws, and a magnifying glass.The process can be made simpler and easier to repeat in the future.
Step 16: The old nose pads should be removed.
The nose pads should be facing towards you.To remove the small screw holding the nose pad, use a jeweler's screwdriver.Remove the nose pad from the screw.The snap-on nose pad is attached by a screw.To remove the old nose pads, use a flathead screwdriver.They should pop out.The same screws can be used to attach the new nose pads, but make sure they are functional before doing so.There are signs of damage to the threading and head.
Step 17: Attach the pads.
The mount on your glasses needs to be put on the new nose pads.Attach the screw to the pad and use the same screwdriver to tighten it.If you damage the head of the screw as you tighten it, it will be more difficult to remove it.If you have snap-on nose pads, simply rest them on the mounts on your glasses and push until they click into place.If you can't get the nose pads or screws into the right place, use a small pair of tweezers to shift them around.If you have D-shaped nose pads, make sure they are attached so that the flat edge of the D faces away from the face.