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Optician’s TikTok Tip Says Dish Detergent Cleans Eyeglasses Best

Opticians say a quick detergent wash protects lenses better than daily microfiber wiping or frequent spray use.

Overview

  • An Óptica Ocelo specialist on TikTok (@optica.ocelo24) recommends cleaning lenses with a few drops of dish detergent, creating foam with fingertips, rinsing under running water, and drying with a paper tissue.
  • The advice cautions that microfiber cloths accumulate dirt and grease over time, which can smear residue instead of removing it, so they are better kept for storing glasses.
  • Commercial cleaning liquids are described as useful mainly when away from home, with a warning to avoid vigorous rubbing that can damage lens coatings.
  • Coverage notes that grease often builds up in the frame edges and lens grooves, which can leave glasses looking dirty even after surface cleaning.
  • Opticians can perform a deep clean by removing lenses to clear internal grooves and reassemble the frame, a service some shops include as part of post‑sale care.