How to Get Scratches Out of Sunglasses and Glasses
From accidental drops to regular wear and tear, it’s common for your eyewear to get the occasional nick or scratch. If you’re wondering how to get scratches out of your glasses, you’re not alone. Ahead, we’ll clue you in on a popular eyewear scratch repair hack and give you tips on how to prevent scratched glasses in the first place.
How to Remove Scratches from Glasses and Sunglasses
If you notice scratches on your eyewear, the best course of action is to have a professional optician replace your lenses, or buy a new frame altogether. However, it may be possible — with a strong emphasis on “may” — to address minor scratches at home. If you want to fix scratched sunglasses and glasses using a DIY approach, be aware that there’s room for error. The major risk with repairing your glasses at home is that you can wear down the protective coatings on your eyewear.
If you’re willing to take that risk, the most popular DIY hack is the baking soda method. Basically, you want to create a paste with baking soda and water. Start with two tablespoons of baking soda, then gradually add water until you have a thick paste. With a cotton ball, carefully work the paste onto the scratched part of your lenses. Then, rinse off the paste, allow your glasses to dry, and wipe the affected lens area with a microfiber cloth.
The idea is that the baking soda paste “buffs” out the scratches. However, we want to reiterate that the abrasive paste may damage your lens without removing the scratches.
Preventing Scratched Glasses and Sunglasses
Prevention, you could say, is QUAY. Before trying every glasses and sunglasses scratch repair hack on the Internet, it’s best to treat your eyewear with care on a regular basis. First things first: Keep your shades and specs in designated cases when you’re not wearing them. QUAY makes this easy, since every one of our eyewear purchases comes with a case and cloth. Plus, you can shop Quay’s Accessories Collection for even more options — find everything from cute puffer zip cases to velvet-lined four-frame cases.
How you clean your glasses matters, too. Instead of rubbing your lenses with a shirt or tissue, tackle dust and smudges with a soft microfiber cloth and occasionally use a lens cleanser or plain soap and water to clean your lenses. To keep your eyewear in tip-top shape, also have a QUAY Clean + Repair Kit handy. Besides featuring a stylish hardshell case, this set includes a mini screwdriver, a microfiber cloth, and a lens cleaning spray. The screwdriver can especially come in handy if you need to tighten or loosen screws on your frames.
Scratched lenses can be a pain to deal with, but they’re definitely preventable. Diligent care will go a long way, and you can even flaunt your style with a fashionable protective case. To keep your favorite glasses and sunglasses in mint condition, shop QUAY’s Accessories Collection.
