Sunglasses are great allies in the spring and summer season, but also when we venture to vacation at the beach or places with lots of sunlight.
The problem is that they often get scratched due to carelessness, which causes us to no longer see the images as clearly when using them.
Another detail that happens is that they fog up when we drink something hot, but we have already given you a very effective advice about this inconvenience.
That’s why we will now focus on telling you how you’ll be able to polish your sunglasses that have scratches, without spending a lot of money and in a quick and easy way.
Remember that it is best to use products and creams recommended by optometrists, but if you need an emergency repair you can resort to this homemade tip.
What are the best sunglasses for the sun?
Here the brand name is the least important thing, because what really matters is that sunglasses can provide effective protection against radiation.
That’s why when you buy them, check that they work against ultraviolet (UV) rays. You will know they work if they have a label that indicates standards such as ‘UV protection’, ‘UV400’ or ‘100% UV protection’.
Why do sunglasses scratch?
Sunglasses can be scratched by many situations, from a bad use, a fall, that you put them on any surface, that you left them inside a bag with other items and there was rubbing, and so on.
In that sense, we recommend you to always carry a protective case to put them there after use (we usually take them off when the sun goes down).
Also avoid wiping them with napkins or toilet paper; opt instead for soft-textured cotton cloths or tissues such as Kleenex.
How to remove scratches from sunglasses?
It is very easy to remove light scratches that appear on sunglasses to make them as good as new. All you need is the following:
- A container with drinking water
- White toothpaste
- A cotton cloth
What you will need to do is to put the paste on both sides of the lenses, as well as on the temples and nose pads. Do this step carefully, so as not to break the structure.
Make circular movements to place the paste, while polishing the parts.
At the end rinse very well and make sure to remove all the substance. Dry with the help of the cotton cloth and, just in case, leave it on a table for several hours so that the water dries on the parts.
Ready, this way you will be able to polish scratches on sunglasses quickly and easily. Remember that this is a temporary measure, while you go to buy a special liquid at an optical center.
