Over time, glass lenses acquire a dull tint or whitish spots due to limescale present in the water. The first option is to throw them away, stop using them or throw them away, but this is not required.
Before buying new glasses, try removing the white patina and restoring their original shine with the economical and ecological methods we offer below.
Although the presence of limescale in the water we use to wash glasses is the main cause of the formation of this white patina , other factors can be the cause, such as improper use of the dishwasher or use too much dishwashing detergent.
- Salt and lemon
Rub the inside of the glass with half a lemon. Apply some force, but be careful not to break the glass. Little by little the lemon will eliminate the limescale inside the glass.
Immediately afterwards, put a pinch of salt in the glass and spread it over the entire interior surface. Rub again with lemon to remove all the limescale. Once you’re done, wash the glass with water and a little dish soap and dry it well.
- Baking soda
Pour two generous tablespoons of baking soda, one tablespoon of salt and a little hot water into the glass. Leave it for about 30 minutes.
This combination will remove limescale deposited on the glass. Remember to wash the glass with detergent and water before drying and storing it.
- White vinegar
Another simple and effective way to remove limescale is a solution of white vinegar and water.
Fill a container with two equal parts vinegar and water, then submerge the glasses in it and let them soak for a few hours. You can even leave the glasses on overnight if necessary.
Finally, rinse and wash the glasses, then dry them well before storing them.
- Toothpaste
Put a little toothpaste inside the glass, spreading it over the entire surface. After a few minutes, rinse the glass well with water and detergent, dry it well and store it.
If none of the solutions to remove the white film from the lenses have worked, the problem is probably not solvable and in this case the only option is to replace them with new lenses.