How to Care For a Monocular
Wipe off the lens., Wash the lens with a cleaning solution., Remove particles with a blower., Avoid excessive cleaning.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wipe off the lens.
A monocular has two lenses: the ocular lens (which you put up to your eye) and the objective lens.
You should keep both clean to ensure maximum visibility.
Cloth wipes are best for delicate, coated lenses, like those on a monocular.
You can use a microfiber eyeglass cloth, a cotton ball, or a cotton rag.
Paper products, like tissue or toilet paper, can scratch your lens.
Do not use these to clean the lenses. -
Step 2: Wash the lens with a cleaning solution.
You can make your own cleaning solution for your monoculars by mixing one part rubbing alcohol to one part water.
You may also add a drop of dish detergent.
Using a cotton ball or cloth, rub this solution on the lens.
Mop the solution off with a damp cotton ball, and wipe it with a dry one.You do not want to rinse your monocular or else you risk getting water inside the scope.
This can damage it.
Do not use window cleaning solutions as these may damage the coating on your lens., Sand, dirt, and other particles might become stuck around the lens.
To help keep the lens clear, you can blow debris off using a special lens blower.
These blowers are usually bulbs that release a gentle puff of air when squeezed.
To help this process, you can also use a clean, soft paintbrush to wipe away the particles., Cleaning the lens too often can damage or scratch your lens.
It can also wear away the coatings on the lens.
To avoid this, only clean the lens when you are unable to see clearly through it.
If it is not obstructing your view, you may not need to remove dust. -
Step 3: Remove particles with a blower.
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Step 4: Avoid excessive cleaning.
Detailed Guide
A monocular has two lenses: the ocular lens (which you put up to your eye) and the objective lens.
You should keep both clean to ensure maximum visibility.
Cloth wipes are best for delicate, coated lenses, like those on a monocular.
You can use a microfiber eyeglass cloth, a cotton ball, or a cotton rag.
Paper products, like tissue or toilet paper, can scratch your lens.
Do not use these to clean the lenses.
You can make your own cleaning solution for your monoculars by mixing one part rubbing alcohol to one part water.
You may also add a drop of dish detergent.
Using a cotton ball or cloth, rub this solution on the lens.
Mop the solution off with a damp cotton ball, and wipe it with a dry one.You do not want to rinse your monocular or else you risk getting water inside the scope.
This can damage it.
Do not use window cleaning solutions as these may damage the coating on your lens., Sand, dirt, and other particles might become stuck around the lens.
To help keep the lens clear, you can blow debris off using a special lens blower.
These blowers are usually bulbs that release a gentle puff of air when squeezed.
To help this process, you can also use a clean, soft paintbrush to wipe away the particles., Cleaning the lens too often can damage or scratch your lens.
It can also wear away the coatings on the lens.
To avoid this, only clean the lens when you are unable to see clearly through it.
If it is not obstructing your view, you may not need to remove dust.
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