AA-50177B lens tissue

The Proper Cleaning Method for Binoculars
Give your binoculars a good cleaning periodically to keep your optics in top form. Some great cleaning products will help get the job done right. Things to have on hand for a thorough cleaning are a Soft-Tek microfiber cloth, UltraBrush or a high quality blower brush, canned air such as Dust-Pro or Vari-Air, premium grade lens tissue, and a specially formulated cleaner for high quality lenses such as Formula MC or LensBrite.

First with the Soft-Tek microfiber cloth carefully wipe down the outside of the binoculars to remove any large clumps of dust or dirt. The Soft-Tek microfiber cloth has triangular fibers to trap the dirt within the cloth. Avoid the lenses at this time. Don’t forget to wipe down the case and straps.

Start with the large optics. Using the UltraBrush or a high quality blower brush, carefully brush away any large dirt or dust particles. Canned air (Dust Pro or Vari-Air) can also be used. Be sure to hold the can upright.

Tear a couple of sheets of the premium grade lens tissue from the booklet. Fold the tissue sheets together into quarters. Apply a drop of the lens cleaning fluid to a corner of the folded lens tissue. Start in the center of the lens and with a circular motion carefully wipe the lens from the center to the edges. Repeat as necessary. Continue to clean until the lens is completely dry. Replace the lens caps.

Formula MC lens cleaning solution is safe for all lenses, glass or plastics. It has been expressly designed for multi-coated scientific lenses It offers superior cleaning action while being gentle on softer lens coatings. This is a non-residue cleaner. Formula MC has been tested, approved and purchased for use on manned space flights by Lockheed Martin and NASA.

LensBrite lens cleaning solution is also safe for all lenses, glass or plastics. It combines superior cleaning action with anti-fog properties. LensBrite leaves a very thin film covering the lens. This provides the anti-fog action without affecting the optical properties..

The smaller lenses are cleaned in similar manner. Using the UltraBrush or a high quality blower brush, carefully brush away any large dirt or dust particles. Canned air (Dust Pro or Vari-Air) can also be used. Be sure to hold the can upright.

Tear a single sheet of the premium grade lens tissue from the booklet. Fold the tissue sheet into eighths. Apply a drop of the lens cleaning fluid to a corner of the folded lens tissue. Start in the center of the lens and with a circular motion carefully wipe the lens from the center to the edges. Repeat as necessary. Continue to clean until the lens is completely dry. Replace the lens caps.

Finally, with the lens caps in place give the binocular another wipe off with the Soft-Tek microfiber cloth. The Soft-Tek microfiber cloth is chemically free. When it gets dirty, simply wash it in your washing machine without fabric softener and it will remain chemically free and ready for another cleaning.

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