Week of 4-27-09: Lens Cleaning in a Pinch

If you don't have immediate access to the ideal and preferred microfiber cleaning cloth or carrying pouch, or our individually wrapped lens cleaning towelettes, you may still clean your lenses in two ways.

• Run water over the dirtied lens(es), both front and back, to wash away debris. Gently dry with a clean, non-abrasive cloth, with slow wipes in a single direction.
• If water is not available, forcefully blow away excess debris from your lenses. Then use a clean, non-abrasive cloth to gently wipe away remaining debris. This method should rarely be used, and only be done on the outer side of the lenses, as these are more commonly manufactured with a scratch-resistant coating.