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Here is a simple guide on how to use toothpaste to get rid of scratches on your glasses:
Selecting the Correct Toothpaste: Choose a simple white toothpaste without micro-beads or harsh chemicals. Avoid using gel-based or whitening toothpastes because they can be too rough on fragile lenses.
Use the toothpaste. Put a little bit of toothpaste on both sides of the lenses. Use a cotton pad, cotton ball, or your finger to softly rub the toothpaste on the whole lens. Make sure to completely cover all the scratched parts.
Allow it to rest. Let the toothpaste stay on the glasses for around 10 minutes. This will allow the paste to have enough time to begin fixing the small scratches on the surface.
Wash with warm water. After 10 minutes, put your glasses in a bowl of warm water. Keep rubbing the glasses softly while rinsing to help get rid of the toothpaste. Ensure you rinse off all the toothpaste completely to prevent leaving any leftover.
Dry Your Glasses: After you have cleaned your glasses, use a soft cloth that does not leave lint to dry them. If you have one, use a soft cloth made of microfiber to prevent making new scratches. You can also use a hairdryer on a low, cool setting to help dry your hair.
Check the lenses. After they are dry, check the lenses. You will see that the marks have faded a lot or disappeared completely, and your glasses will look clearer.
Another Way: Sodium bicarbonate
If you want to try a different natural remedy, you can use baking soda instead of toothpaste to get rid of scratches on lenses. The slight roughness of baking soda helps to softly remove scratches from lenses without causing harm.
Here is how you can use baking soda to get rid of scratches:
Make a mixture with baking soda. Mix a little baking soda with water until you get a thick paste. You should use the same amount of baking soda as water, about 1 tablespoon of each.
Put the paste on the glasses. Use a soft cloth or cotton ball to put the baking soda mixture on the glasses. Gently rub it in circles on the scratched parts.
Allow it to rest. Let the mixture of baking soda sit on the glasses for about 10 minutes, similar to the toothpaste technique.
Wash and dry: Wash your glasses with warm water until all the baking soda paste is gone. Dry the glasses with a small, soft cloth and then see if they are clean.
Advice to Prevent Future Scratches
Now that your glasses are free of scratches, it’s important to be careful to avoid causing more damage. Here are some suggestions:
Always keep your glasses in a case. When you are not using your glasses, store them in a case to avoid scratches from being dropped or handled roughly.
Choose the right cloth for cleaning. Do not clean your glasses with tissues, toilet paper, or your shirt. Instead, use a special cloth made for cleaning lenses.
Don’t put glasses lenses facing downwards. Get into the habit of putting your glasses down with the lenses facing up to prevent them from getting scratched by surfaces.
Be careful: Be careful when you take off or put on your glasses. Avoid playing with them or leaving them where they could fall.
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Scratches on glasses can be annoying, but you can easily fix them by using toothpaste or baking soda at home instead of paying for professional repairs. By using these do-it-yourself techniques, you can have clear vision without scratches again. Also, by developing good habits such as storing and cleaning your lenses correctly, you can make sure they remain in excellent condition for a long time.
Scratches on your glasses can be annoying because they make it hard to see and can make daily activities harder. Scratches can happen to glasses if they are placed on a hard surface, not kept in their case, or if someone falls asleep with them on, even though lenses are now more resistant to scratches. Fortunately, there is a simple and affordable solution that uses a regular household item to clean your lenses without having to spend money on expensive treatments or new lenses.
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