Hints
and Tips
A new pair of completed
Stingy Specs glasses besides being affordable – is also very durable.
And with a little care and proper handling, you won’t find the need to
replace your glasses sooner than necessary.
Here are some hints and
tips for looking after your Stingy Specs:
How to
clean Spectacle Lenses - everyday cleaning
- To clean the lenses in your glasses use a Spray Lens Cleaner, and
gently wipe with a tissue
- ensure the tissue is non-moisturising. Do not use a
tissue by itself without a spray cleaner. Try our efficient
S-SPECS Lens Cleaner!
Order it
from the accessories section.
or
- Gently wipe lenses with
microfibre lens cloth. Try Stingy Specs exclusive S-WIPES.
Please ensure your cloth is clean. S-Wipes can be
washed in the washing machine - no conditioning agents! If the cloth is
too soiled, just replace it. Extra dirty microfibre cloth may scratch
your lenses. Refer to ezine
6 for information on microfibre cleaning cloths.
How to Clean Greasy
Spectacle
Lenses:
For very greasy glasses
lenses, use tepid
water
(never hot) with mild dishwashing detergent. Gently absorb water with a
tissue.
Methylated Spirits for
Cleaning Glasses Lenses
Please read the following
carefully before trying methylated spirits;
It is OK to dampen a tissue with methylated
spirits and wipe the lenses with the tissue. This is one of the best
ways to clean anti-reflective coatings.
HOWEVER: lenses
made of a plastic called
polycarbonate
must not be cleaned with methylated spirits as this may
damage the lens, if unsure about your lens type do not use this
methylated spirits
- at Stingy Specs we do not sell polycarbonate lenses. NB: some
plastic frames may crack on contact with
methylated spirits. Some non-ophthalmic quality lenses, such
as lenses used in cheap rimless sunglasses may be damaged by methylated
spirits.
Can Scratches be Polished
out of Lenses?
No, scratches cannot be
removed from lenses by polishing as this would change the surface shape
of the lens. This would mean that the optics of the lens would change
and you would not be able to see with the lenses.
NEVER!
Never use your clothing to clean your glasses, as dirt trapped in the
fibres will scratch the lenses.
Never use hot water on an
anti-reflective coated lens, as the coating
may crack.
Do not use household cleaners, disinfectants, acetone or soaps with
cream/moisturisers on your lenses.
Do not use paper towelling at all, or undampened tissues on lenses - as
these fibres can cause scratches.
Avoid exposing your glasses to products such as hairspray and perfume
as they can damage lens coatings, and cosmetics can dirty the lenses
and nose pads.
Handling and Storage of
your Glasses
To put on and remove your
glasses, use both hands, one on each side. If you use one hand only,
you can distort the frame shape or damage the hinge mechanism.
When not in use, always store your glasses in its case, not your pocket
or purse/handbag. (Extra cases are available from Stingy Specs - view
our range)
DO NOT!
Do not leave your glasses on the dash-board of the car or any other hot
area, as the heat will damage any coatings.
Do not leave the lenses face down on any surface as that will scratch
the lenses.
Do not wear your glasses on top of your head as you can distort the
shape of the frame or they can fall off your head and become damaged.
IMPORTANT: Keep toddlers and pets away from fun toys like your new
Stingy Specs glasses!
Spectacle Frame
Maintenance
Everything around us
thrives and goes a long way with a little love and care. And the same
applies to your new Stingy Specs! Try and use the tips and suggestions
below… and get the best that Stingy Specs can give.
Clean frame and nose pad
with warm soapy water and dry with a tissue.
It is normal to replace your nose pads at least once a year if your
frames worn regularly. An optical shop will replace your nose pads for
you at a cost.
The screws used to secure the lenses used in our S-SPECS frames are
treated with Loctite® 243 Threadlocker.
This process stops the screws from loosening – very rarely have we had
lenses fall out.
The hinge screws are not treated with Loctite® and may need to be
tightened gently (do not over-tighten!) using an S-SPECS Screwdriver,
which is available in our S-SPECS Maintenance Kit.
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