Make Lens Cleaner
Store-bought lens cleaner for eyeglasses can be expensive. It's easy and economical to make your own cleaner. There are several inexpensive formulas, using items commonly found in your medicine cabinet or kitchen cupboard.
Instructions
1. Pour 1 ounce of standard rubbing alcohol into a 4-ounce spray bottle or other small container with a lid. Fill the rest of the bottle with water; tap water is fine. If you use a bigger bottle, use the same ratio: 1 part alcohol to 3 parts water. An 8-ounce bottle would use 2 ounces of alcohol and 6 ounces of water.
2. Add 3 or 4 drops of dish detergent to the mixture in the bottle. If you use a bigger bottle, add a few more drops.
3. Replace the cap and shake the bottle. Let it settle for a moment before using. Spray onto lenses. Rinse with water and wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Use white vinegar in place of rubbing alcohol to make an alcohol-free formula. Use twice as much vinegar in place of alcohol. Fill the 4-ounce container half full of white vinegar and the rest with water. Add 3 to 4 drops of dish detergent and replace the lid.
5. Increase the concentration of vinegar or alcohol if your lenses are extremely dirty or if the original concentration does not work. Use 50 percent rubbing alcohol and 50 percent water or try 75 percent vinegar and 25 percent water. Also add the dish detergent to these alternate formulas.
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