Wood Frame Sunglasses: How to Take Care and Clean them?

Wood frame sunglasses are becoming a fastest growing trend in the fashion world. The natural textures, sleek lines, and long-lasting nature make them the most functional, stylish, and useful pieces. These high-quality sunglasses usually have a non-allergenic coating for a protective and elegant finish. It helps the wood maintain the proper moisture needed to prevent drying out/snapping, while also repelling the water and sweat. These shades help you stand out from the crowd. The wooden glasses are light in weight in weight and also protect against UV light of the sun.

Tips for Cleaning Wood Frame Sunglasses:

1. Wipe any loose dirt with a microfiber cloth.
2. Get the detergent blended with the water a small amount of the unscented dish soap.
3. Soak the cloth in this blend and squeeze out any excess water.

4. To Clean your handmade wooden sunglasses use a damp cloth, wipe all the areas of the wood frame sunglasses including the lenses.

1. With a dry towel, clean the areas again and allow to air dry for at least one hour.
2. Once dried, use beeswax, transparent lip balm, Walnut oil or Butcher block oil and lightly brush them with a lint-free cloth or clean microfiber cloth.

Things to Note:

1. Avoid using the wood base materials

Many people make the big mistake by using the facial tissues to remove the dirt out of the glasses. But you need to avoid it at all cost because the wood-based materials are harsh and can cause scratches.

Tip: Microfiber lens cloth is your best option for cleaning lenses.

2. Take off your glasses with your both hands

When you take them off your wood frame sunglasses with only one hand, it stretches them out.

3. Use only tepid water

Use only lukewarm water to remove the dust and dirt fast.

4. Avoid using your fingernails

When cleaning the sunglasses with wooden frames, avoid scratching the marks with your nails or finger because this may look absurd.

How to Take Care?

a) When the wood eyeglasses begin to worn out, apply the wax or oil to retain its luster.

b) Avoid using cleaners because they contain chemicals in them that might damage the wood.

c) Do not keep the wood frame sunglasses on the top of your head. It might ruin its shape and also poses the risk of breaking and falling quickly.

d) Avoid throwing them in the water because not all sunglasses are water resistant. Plus the excessive exposure to the water might make your wood glasses deformed.

e) Don't put them on the car dashboard mainly if you like in the areas that get plenty of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the UV rays could ruin the lens and the frame too.

f) Do not store the glasses loosely in your bag or purse because if you put them without any case protection, they are most probably get damaged.

g) Avoid putting the wood frame sunglasses in your back pocket because either it might fall out or you might sit over them. And if you have the habit of placing the keys too in your back pocket, it will surely ruin your sunglasses.