Maintaining your optics includes cleaning your binoculars. Cleaning your binoculars on a regular basis is crucial if you want to keep them in good shape.
The following are some tips for cleaning binoculars safely and thoroughly:
- Use the bristles of a lens cleaning pen to remove any light debris while holding the binoculars upside down. Carefully blow away any dust or debris with canned air.
- Employ a dry, clean, soft, absorbent cloth, especially one made of microfiber that won’t leave any lint behind. Before cleaning the lenses with the cloth, use a blower or small brush to remove any visible dust or grit.
- First, use a soft camel hair brush or compressed air to remove any loose dirt before cleaning your lenses. After lightly misting the lens cloth with a cleaning solution, wipe each lens in a circular motion to get rid of all dust and smudges.
- Wipe off the binoculars’ bodies with water and a soft cloth or towel. When dirt accumulates on moving parts, use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to wipe it gently without harming the binoculars’ finish.
- If you want to prevent fungus, keep your binoculars dry (below 60% according to a hygrometer), cover the lenses when not in use, and keep them in their case when not in use for an extended period.
Take Away:
You can keep your binoculars looking brand-new by taking these tips!
