Tips for cleaning binoculars
When you invest in high quality binoculars you expect them to last; you need to look after them carefully and you will enjoy trouble free viewing for lots of years to come. While there are binoculars that have a lifetime of up to 30 years, one important thing you are going to learn is cleaning your binoculars. You want to avoid cleaning the lens incorrectly because the lens and lens coatings can easily get scratches which will destroy your former perfectly good imaged completely.
Most people make the mistake of breathing on the lenses and rubbing with a piece of cloth to try and remove any dust particles. This is the perfect formula for introducing tiny scratches on the lenses which will not be seen immediately but will appear gradually and over time, they lenses will get damaged. Whenever you are cleaning binoculars you need to always remove all traces of dust particles completely. You can clean the lens of your binoculars without destroying the lens by following these simple guidelines:
a. Start by removing all the dirt and dust that is visible on the straps and man body of the binoculars using a micro-fiber cloth that is soft. Don’t touch the lenses at this point with any piece of cloth before removing all the dust.
b. Remove every trace of grit, dust and dirt from the lenses using canned air a lens brush designed specifically for this purpose.
c. You could rinse your waterproof binoculars gently under a tap but the water must run lightly, high pressure water can easily damage your equipment.
d. Use correct lens cleaning tools such as lens cleaning fluid or a lens pen and lens tissue to remove any other marks that could be remaining. Using a kitchen towel or any other item found in the house will definitely introduce tiny scratch marks. Only use the right tools; lens cloth, lens tissue and a lens pen. Always wipe in a circular motion staring from the center as you work outwards.
Every binocular owner should learn these simple steps of binocular cleaning strictly following the manufacturers’ guidelines.
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