As we know sunglasses are essential in our everyday island life, as they protect us from UV and glare and make us look good. We should treat our sunglasses with the same care they give us. They shield us from Ultraviolet rays which cause cataracts and skin damage. They protect our eyes from the wind, sand and dust that can also damage our eyes, they allow us to enjoy the outdoors without squinting, they prevent headaches and migraines and reduce glare while driving.
We all know the frustration of putting our favourite sunnies on only to find they are scratched all over or pulling your shades out of your bag to see them with a broken temple, however, if you follow these simple tips you can keep your sunglasses looking newer for longer and ensure that your favourite shades last!
Let’s explore how to prevent scratches and properly store and clean these essential accessories!
Preventing Scratches
Everyone loves a new pair of sunglasses. You have your new shades on, the sun on your face, the wind in your hair and life is perfect, but your vision is blurred on the right side due to a scratch! One small scratch can make your sunglasses unusable. So let's find out how to avoid this!
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Always use the case: When you are buying SUHU sunglasses they come with a case providing the perfect fit for your sunglasses. Use this case at all times when you are not wearing your shades.
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Handle your sunglasses with care: Avoid removing your sunglasses by grabbing the rims, instead remove your sunglasses by the temples. Avoid touching the frame and lens of your sunglasses at all costs. As we said before, the case should be home to your shades when not on your face but on a rare occasion where you don't have the case, do not place the sunglasses down on the lenses. Instead, place them upside down with the temples open.
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Clean your sunglasses with good products: Using cleaners that are not made for sunglasses can damage the film of your sunglasses and even scratch them. Ensure you use cleaners specifically designed for sunglasses.
Don’t: Vinegar and bleach are often used as household cleaners, however, these cleaners can damage the lens coatings. Also, window and glass cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can damage your sunglasses, so avoid using these common cleaners on your sunnies. -
Don’t wipe with towels or your shirt: You have a smudge on your sunglasses and you simply reach down to the edge of your shirt to clear this smudge, stop, this can cause scratches… instead use a microfiber towel which is included in your SUHU glasses purchase.
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Avoid wiping dry lenses: This can increase the risk of scratches, instead keep small cleaner spray bottles for this purpose in your purse or car!
Say goodbye to scratches on your sunglasses by following these simple tips!
Storage Tips
You have finally found your perfect SUHU sunglasses for example our bestseller NAMI or our extraordinary bold model DUDA, and you want them to last forever! To increase the longevity of your epic shades you should pay close attention to how you store them:
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Avoid hot environments: Avoid leaving your sunglasses in hot places like the dashboard of your car, as the heat can warp the frames of your shades and damage the lens.
- Avoid resting your sunglasses on your head: We are all guilty of this action of convenience, but sadly this can stretch out our sunglasses frames and loosen the fit.
Cleaning your Sunglasses
Our sunglasses face all the dirt, sand and dust that our environment has to offer and that is why it is super important to clean them regularly. But this isn’t by wiping them with our shirt or beach towel, we must be using the proper materials, like warm water, gentle dish soap, and a lint-free cloth. This is how to clean your sunglasses in 5 easy steps:
Firstly, gather all of the items you need. You'll need a microfiber cleaning cloth, mild dish soap, lukewarm water, a sink or basin, and a protective case for your sunglasses to store them in once you are finished.-
Wash and dry your hands: Ensure your hands are clean and dry before you handle your shades as this prevents the transfer of any oil or dirt to the lenses. Also important: the soap shouldn’t contain lotion.
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Gently rinse your sunglasses with lukewarm water under the tap: Rinse the entire surface of your sunglasses getting rid of any remaining dirt or debris left on the glasses. Be careful to not make the water too hot as this can damage polarized lenses.
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Put some dishwashing liquid/ sunglasses cleaner on each lens: Ensure that you are only using dishwashing liquid or a specific cleaner for sunglasses, as the use of cleaners with acetone or alcohol can damage your sunglass coating. Ensure you pay some special attention to areas where dirt and oil accumulate like behind the nose pad and arms.
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Rinse your sunglasses: Place your shades under warm water until you have removed all the soap.
- Dry your sunglasses: Use a microfiber towel, to avoid leaving any pieces of lint on your shades. Avoid using paper towels for this task. Hold your shades up to the sunlight to ensure you don't miss any smudges.
When we want our possessions to last they always require some TLC! Just like we wish to increase our car and bike longevity by servicing them we should do the same for our sunnies! We should have a regular check to make sure screws and lenses are not loose, we should store them properly, clean them regularly and look after them so we can experience life through our favourite pair of sunglasses!
