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To clean your eyeglasses, rinse them under a gentle stream of warm tap water, making sure to wet both sides of the lens, the frame, and the earpieces. Use your fingertips to carefully lather your entire glasses with lotion-free dish soap, and clean the nose pads with a cotton swab or soft-bristled toothbrush. Rinse away the soap residue, then shake off any excess water and dry your glasses with a microfiber cloth. If you’re in a hurry, spray the lenses of your glasses with eyeglass cleaner and wipe them with a microfiber cloth. Keep reading if you want to learn how to store your glasses so they're safe when you aren't wearing them!