How to care for glasses - storage, cleaning and care rules!

If you take care of your glasses correctly, you can not only extend their service life, but also maintain the health of your eyes. First of all, proper care means daily cleaning of lenses from dirt and dust (and this is not surprising, since it is quite difficult to remove stubborn dirt, and you will definitely see worse through dirty lenses). At the same time, glasses need to be protected from various damages. Let's take a closer look at how to care for your glasses.

How to care for your glasses

Key rules of care

2 Features of caring for glass lenses

3 Features of caring for plastic lenses

4 What means should I use?

5 Master class. Removing Serious Scratches on Glasses

5.1 Video - How to properly care for glasses

The main rule is extremely simple - you need to handle glasses with care (although contact lenses require even more careful care). Let's take a look at some important points.

Glasses as a means of curing diseases

How to wear it correctly?

Let's make a reservation right away that glasses are not a rim, and therefore they should not be worn on the head or often raised on the forehead. Otherwise, the temples will quickly bend, and the screws holding them will become loose, which will disrupt the symmetry of the lens arrangement. The result is eye fatigue. In addition, the vision correction device can easily be broken or damaged.

Rules for wearing vision glasses

You should put on/take off glasses very carefully, and always with both hands. Otherwise, the problems will be the same as those described earlier.

Important information! If necessary, you need to adjust your glasses by holding one of the lenses (top and bottom) with two fingers, but not by the bridge. In the second option, the load on the central element of the frame increases. And if it (the frame) is also painted, the paint may eventually wear off, causing an unattractive stain to appear in the most noticeable place.

Glasses must be held correctly

How to store?

It is important that the lenses do not come into contact with hard surfaces - this will prevent chips/scratches that impair the clarity of visible objects. If you need to temporarily remove your glasses and put them somewhere, do it with the lenses facing up. Place them in the case in the same way. Speaking of the case. It should be firm and have a lid. Try not to use a case, because if you constantly insert your glasses into it from one side, you will end up with a lot of small scratches on the glass.

Glasses storage case

You should not store glasses in the bathroom or kitchen - in these rooms they can get exposed to various types of aggressive substances, hot steam, grease, dirt and just water.

On a note! Deodorants, hairsprays, and perfumes are especially dangerous for glass. Therefore, glasses should always be removed before “beautifying”.

How to choose a case for glasses?

Another, no less important problem is exposure to heating devices and sunlight, which is especially important if glasses have plastic lenses. After all, at high temperatures, plastic can melt, causing alignment to be disrupted.

How to clean?

Frames need to be cleaned to maintain their aesthetics, and lenses need to be cleaned to maintain clarity. The most important thing in this case is the choice of suitable material, especially when it comes to cleaning the lens on both sides. Rags, clothes or paper napkins are not suitable for this because they are too rough. Much depends, of course, on the specific type of lens, but there is a general rule: use only clean material stored in the case.

Wipes for glasses

Table. Instructions for caring for glasses.

Steps, photo	Description of actions
Step 1	As noted earlier, glasses should be removed with two hands, not one, otherwise the device may become deformed.
Step 2	Wearing glasses on your head is another quick route to deformation. Moreover, the risk of glasses breaking in this situation increases significantly.
Step 3	You cannot adjust your glasses with one finger, so as not to create additional load on the central part of the structure. Also, such actions will lead to abrasion of the paint in this area, which will not add attractiveness to the glasses.
Step 4	Clean the glass with a special microfiber cloth - these are sold in a pharmacy or optical store. You can first rinse the glass with clean water and then wipe it dry with a napkin. To identify uncleaned areas, you can breathe on the glass and then promptly wipe the desired areas (until the condensation evaporates).
Step 5	Glass can be cleaned using special solutions (in the form of a spray). Apply the solution to the glass, then perform the manipulations indicated in the previous step.
Step 6	You can also purchase a glasses repair kit. After all, the screws that secure the arms can become loose during wear, but if you have such a set, they can be tightened with a special screwdriver. As an option, you can bring the glasses to the workshop.
Step 7	The frame should be adjusted every year or two. This can be done in the same place where you purchased your glasses (usually free of charge).
Step 8	If you do not use your glasses for some time, keep them in a special case so that the glasses are not accidentally damaged. The case can be purchased with glasses or separately.

How to store glasses even if there are a lot of them

Almost every person has several pairs of glasses.
Regardless of their purpose, they need proper care. Storage of the accessory plays an important role in this. There are many ways to do this. We will consider the most basic and original ones below.

In stores you can find special stands for glasses. Devices made of plastic are much cheaper than others. Absolutely anyone can buy them.

Stands made of wood are more expensive. The price depends on the wood and brand.

It is convenient to store eyepieces in the containers below, as they can be stored in a closet or dresser drawer. They have a cover, thanks to which the lenses of the glasses will not become covered with dust and scratched.

Containers come in different sizes.

Clothes hangers can be used for purposes other than their intended purpose. They are convenient for storing accessories. They can be stored in the closet out of habit, but with a little decoration, hangers can be a great addition to the interior.

You can buy a special hanger for jewelry.

You can buy a beautiful tray with high sides at a dishware store and place it in the hallway. Place glasses, keys and jewelry in it.

In craft stores you can find small trifle stands that are also suitable for storing eyepieces.

The stand shown below is not safe. If used carelessly, all glasses may fall off, causing scratches on the glass.

You can screw regular hooks onto the wooden slats, which are convenient for storing accessories. In addition, such a device easily fits into a modern interior.

You can use picture frames to store glasses. On the inside you can stretch threads or fishing line on which you can hang eyepieces.

You can attach a mesh to the back, which can be easily found at any hardware store. This device is better than the previous one, since, in addition to glasses, you can hang jewelry there. There is a separate compartment for each accessory.

Stretch colored satin ribbons onto the canvas with a stretcher. This can be done with glue or a construction stapler. It will suit any interior if you choose the right colors.

Attach push pins to the side walls of the bookshelf/rack. Tie a thread/line to them.

There are many ways to store glasses. Everything depends on a person's imagination.

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Features of glass lens care

The advantages of such lenses are durability and resistance to physical impact. The disadvantages include thickness, heavy weight and massiveness (the latter depends on the dioptres). Glass lenses are not too demanding to care for - you can use a special solution or warm water with dishwashing detergent to wash them.

Spherical and aspherical lenses

Important! You need to wipe the glass with a microfirbe cloth, although, as an option, you can use flannel or cotton cloth.

Frames and baguettes

For this storage method, you need to free the photo frame from the inside, glue or screw the following materials:

thick threads;
ribbons;
string, twine;
wire;
chains;
laces, etc.

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The frame can be placed on a shelf or hung on the wall. And if you use a beautiful baguette, such an organizer for glasses will decorate your apartment.

Features of caring for plastic lenses

Plastic lenses are modern, light, comfortable and relatively thin, but at the same time, soft and extremely unstable to damage (stains, cracks, scratches appear on them). For this reason, these glasses must be cared for with care. So, they should be wiped with a soft cloth (for example, the same microfiber), and washed with warm water and shower gel or shampoo (that is, with a mild detergent). Or special napkins.

Glasses with plastic lenses

On a note! If the lenses have a special polymer coating (say, against UV radiation), then fat-dissolving agents cannot be used! The same goes for vinegar, ammonia, window cleaner and bleach.

Organizer for small items

You can purchase special organizers or pockets. At the same time, it is not necessary to order them by size - you can also use devices for other small things. You can also store other things in such organizers, such as jewelry.

If you know how to sew, try making your own glasses pockets. You can simply sew a textile organizer that fits your size and needs.

What means should I use?

To purchase a cleaning product, you need to go either to a specialized store or to an optician. Let's take a closer look at some of these tools:

cleaning liquids and sprays (they are good because they cope with any dirt - including hand marks, greasy stains - and have antistatic properties);

Spray for cleaning glasses

products that prevent glass from fogging in rain or frost (if desired, you can make a similar product yourself - to do this, mix glycerin with clear liquid soap in a ratio of 3:7 and add four to five drops of turpentine);
reusable microfiber wipes (they not only effectively remove any dirt, but also do not leave behind streaks);

Microfiber cloths

disposable wipes made of super-soft fiber (differ in that they perfectly remove various contaminants not only from the surface of lenses, but also from micropores, and thanks to the alcohol solution with which they are soaked, they also additionally obtain antibacterial properties).

Important! If you take proper care of your glasses, they will last you about three years. Lenses, as a rule, last about one to two years. After this, you will have to visit an ophthalmologist to select new ones, taking into account the change in vision during this time.

Glasses last about 3 years

Damage Prevention

The following recommendations will help extend the life of optical devices for vision correction:

When placing glasses on a surface, you need to make sure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
If this device has to be removed and put on regularly, it is advisable to attach a special chain or rope to it.
When you put your glasses in your chest pocket, you need to make sure that they don’t fall out when you bend over.

If any damage, even the smallest, occurs, it is recommended to immediately take this optical device for repair so as not to aggravate the situation. Experts recommend changing glasses or at least lenses once every 1.5-2 years, after visiting an ophthalmologist. This will help minimize eye strain and prevent a decrease in visual acuity.

Master Class. Removing Serious Scratches on Glasses

Scratches on glass sooner or later appear on all glasses, and if small ones can be dealt with with the help of special wipes and cleaning solutions, then with more serious ones everything is somewhat more difficult. Let's look at how you can remove serious scratches using regular... toothpaste. For the convenience of portal visitors, the information is presented in the form of step-by-step instructions.

Step 1. Take toothpaste and apply it to the damaged glass. Any paste contains microscopic abrasives that will help grind the outer layers of the lens.

Apply toothpaste to the scratched lens

Step 2: Take a piece of soft cloth and rub the paste onto the surface of the glass. It is important that the cloth used is not abrasive or rough, otherwise new scratches may appear on the lens.

Grind the paste

Step 3. Rub the toothpaste only with longitudinal movements! If they are circular, then there is a risk of the same circular scratches appearing. Also try not to stay in one place for a long time during processing - this can cause the paste to penetrate through the outer layers and, as a result, damage the inner surface.

Rub the toothpaste into the lens using longitudinal movements.

Step 4. To wash off the paste, use glass cleaner or just warm water (or, alternatively, both).

Rinse off the toothpaste

Step 5. At the end, all that remains is to wipe the glass with a microfiber cloth. Try to get rid of all paste residue and fingerprints.

Finally, wipe the lens with a microfiber cloth.

Storage rules

To make your glasses last longer, you need to store them properly. When removing them, even for a short time, you must not place them with the lenses facing down. This simple technique allows you to avoid damage to the lenses, namely the appearance of scratches and abrasions on the surface. Glasses are also placed in a case in the same way if they are to be stored in it for a long time. It is advisable to choose a case with an opening lid, since a case in the form of a cover leads to premature damage to the lenses due to their friction against the inner surface. This item should not be stored in a trouser pocket, as the risk of damage in this case is greatest.

Adviсe

Do not leave glasses where you might accidentally step on them. Take off your glasses when using hair sprays, perfumes or eau de toilette. Sprays can contaminate or damage lenses and nose pads. Don't sleep with glasses on! Be polite and tactful with your optometrist. He can help you in a difficult situation or quickly complete your urgent order. Good polite clients are always appreciated. Clean your frame regularly. Makeup and skin secretions can stain the nose pads and other parts of the frame. Eyeglass sprays or soap and water work well for this task. Your optician and your face will thank you for your cleanliness. Isopropyl alcohol is a good substitute for expensive specialized solutions for cleaning glasses. It is the main ingredient in most of these products, and differs from them only in the absence of flavors and dyes. Consider purchasing an ultrasonic cleaner. Usually scratches become noticeable due to the presence of dirt in them. Ultrasonic cleaner will remove dirt from scratches and joints between lenses and frames

Caution: Do not use ultrasonic cleaning too often. It can lead to microscopic “etching” of the entire surface of the lenses and degrade the quality of vision.

DIY candlesticks: the best ideas (more than 30 options)

Of course, these days, stores offer a wide range of all kinds of things for the home, where literally everyone can choose the right decor.

But it’s much more interesting and enjoyable to make a decorative item yourself; we have a lot of master classes on this topic on our website, but now we want to demonstrate how to make candlesticks with your own hands.

The candlestick is designed to keep the candle from falling, that is, in essence it is a stand for the candle. Well, the design of this product can be absolutely anything, suitable for a wide variety of interior style ideas - fashionable, strict, classic, elegant, romantic, etc.

Tree cutting

To create such a candlestick, you need to drill a hole the thickness of the candle in a tree frame, and then install a paraffin product in it.

From polymer clay

A layer of polymer clay is rolled out, cut into strips, the strip is screwed onto the cork like a bagel, and left until completely hardened; if necessary, the bagels can be baked according to the instructions on the package.

The spool of tape is wrapped with twine, the ends of the cord are fixed with glue, and a candle is placed inside.

From orange

To create such a candlestick, you need to cut an orange, remove the insides, install a wick and pour wax melted in a water bath.

Candle floats in a round vase

Capsular wax is placed in a syringe, the tip of the syringe is sealed or capped, and sent to float in hot water. The wax is then squeezed through the tip of the syringe into a silicone mold that has a wick pre-installed. Well, the role of a candlestick will be a round vase in which the candles will float.

In the bank

An electric candle is glued to the lid of the jar, the lid is screwed onto the jar, and a stylish lamp appears.

The insides of the lemon must be removed and the core with the wick installed must be filled with melted wax.

Branches of approximately the same length need to be glued to a glass vase. It is convenient to glue with polymer glue.

From wire

Bend the thick copper wire with pliers as shown in the photo, and then prick the candle onto the upper tip of the wire.

Decor with plastic spoons

The blades of the spoons need to be glued to the glass container around the perimeter, layered. If desired, the spoons can be pre-painted using a spray can.

Unusual effect

The glass jar is tied with threads and then painted with white spray paint. After the paint dries, the threads are removed, and this cool effect is obtained.

In a wooden beam

You can first paint the wooden beam according to your preferences, then make a hole in it on top where the candle is installed.

From the branches

The branches are glued or screwed to the tray, then a pin is fixed on top, onto which the candle is placed.

In tableware

A small bowl, a jam vase, a tea mug, or a bowl can serve as a candlestick. A wick is installed into the mug and wax is poured, which can be supplemented with whole coffee beans.

DIY glasses stand made of paper with photos and videos in photos

DIY glasses stand made of paper with photos and videos in photographs.

Glasses for children and adults, for close-up, distance, computer, sunglasses... And some have several of them.

And where to store them? In a case in a cabinet or on a shelf? And then look for where they went. We offer an interesting and useful idea for storing glasses - a DIY glasses stand.

Let's look at what they are like, what they can be made of, and learn how to make such stands.

Wooden version

Environmentally friendly, natural, beautiful material. Its disadvantage is that not everyone can cut the necessary part from wood. But if you have certain skills and equipment, feel free to get to work!

You can decorate such a product using paints or by burning a design on it. Then you can open it with varnish. The decoupage technique is also suitable for decorating a stand.

An interesting idea for a stand is a human face. To make it, you can take a furniture wooden board or stair board. Cut the blanks with a jigsaw. You can fasten the parts using wood glue or by inserting them into pre-made grooves.

Another option is a stand in the form of a wooden computer mouse. Cut out the approximate shape of the product from wood. Cut out all the details from the sketch, do not forget about the glasses holder itself. Sand thoroughly. Saturate with oil stain. The mouse holder is ready! In the same way, you can cut out any other stand according to your own sketch.

Wooden stands can be used for several pairs of glasses at once. There are also universal stands. For example, a stand for glasses and a pencil holder together. This idea is especially relevant for schoolchildren. Material: wood or plywood. Strong, reliable, environmentally friendly. Example in the photo:

Master class on making a wooden stand for glasses:

Paper stand

The group of paper coasters includes coasters made of cardboard, toilet paper rolls and towels. You can make the desired cylinder yourself.

Let's consider making a stand for glasses from cardboard. We use felt as a design material. This stand will fit two pairs of glasses. But you can improve the design if desired. If you need a more stable stand, then instead of cardboard circles, you can take an unnecessary disk.

Materials and tools:

Cut 2 circles from cardboard and glue them together. Glue felt on top. Glue or take ready-made cylinders (for example, toilet paper rolls). Cover them with felt. In this case, the fabric should be slightly longer than the cylinders themselves on one side.

Glue the cylinders with seams to each other. Glue them to the stand using felt, which is left longer on one side. To do this, bend the felt inward and glue it to the stand.

Let dry and decorate as desired.

To store several pairs of glasses, you can make a stand from a towel roll. You can also use any tall cardboard tube, including making your own.

Materials and tools:

Depending on how many glasses will be stored on the stand, place marks on the tube at equal distances in the places where the slots will be.

On paper, draw a pattern in the form of glasses of the desired size. Its length should allow the glasses to fit tightly and stay in the slots. Transfer the pattern to the sleeve along the marked points.

Using a utility knife, carefully cut out the parts.

Insert the glasses into the slot and adjust their size if necessary. Clean out any unevenness and roughness with sandpaper. Paint the stand with spray paint in several stages. At the same time, paint both the inside and the outside. Between paintings, allow time for the paint to dry.

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Possible materials of manufacture

The materials from which eyeglass cases are made vary in strength, durability, and degree of protection. Leather is often used - products made from it look stylish, but are expensive. Cases made of this material can protect the contents from moisture, dust or scratches. If there is a strong impact or crushing, a leather case for glasses, whether made by hand or produced in a factory, will be damaged. The exception is if a metal or any other rigid frame covered with the described material is used. In this case, protection for the optical device is provided. The disadvantage of such products is the high price, it can vary between 900-5000 rubles.

Wooden cases are exclusive options. Craftsmen make their own cases for glasses from expensive, rare species (bamboo, cherry or walnut). Such products are impregnated with protective agents and varnish. Most often, they are not suitable for large frames, as they are made compact (16 x 6 cm), while the currently popular glasses require at least 10 centimeters in width.

Metal is a popular material for products, but can damage the glass due to friction against the hard walls of the case. For this reason, such cases are made to specific sizes; sometimes they come directly with glasses. Metal products are often purchased by athletes who are used to spending time actively, or by motorists, because such covers are not afraid of falls. Metal accessories are inexpensive (within 1000 rubles), but they are large in size compared to other models.

Fabric is another popular material. The easiest way to make such a case for glasses with your own hands. A fabric product is perhaps the cheapest (costs about 500 rubles), durable option.

Leather

Tree

Metal

Textile

Documentation

Both frequently used documents (passports, licenses, travel cards, utility bills, etc.) and important papers that are rarely needed can disappear in an apartment, which is why people often forget where they last put them (TIN, simplified tax system, military ID, diplomas, birth certificate, marriage certificate, property registration, etc.). Organizing reliable places to store documents will help solve this problem.

For rarely used important documents, choose a spacious box that can accommodate A4 papers. The number of documents will be quite large, so it is more convenient to sort them into files or thin folders. For example, it is convenient for each family member to create a separate folder with personal documents, as well as separate files for documents for an apartment, car, dacha, etc. This valuable box must be securely hidden so that only adult family members know about its location.

For frequently used documents, get another organizer, drawer or box. There is no point in hiding such documents too far - just put them in an easily accessible place in a desk drawer or behind a cabinet door. Of course, you shouldn’t leave documents in plain sight.

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