A Step-by-Step Guide To Cleaning Shoe Polish Stains Off Of Your Sunglasses
If you’re like most people, shoe polish is one of those items you have in your house but rarely use. But when you do pull it out for a boot repair or to shine up your shoes, accidents can happen and leave polishing stains on your clothes, furniture, and even your sunglasses! Here’s a step by step guide to help you safely and effectively remove shoe polish stains from your sunglasses.
Updated 23 Jun 2023
By Nishat Asif
What You Need
- Cotton swabs
- Mild soap
- Cleaning cloth
- Rubbing alcohol
Step 1: Remove Any Visible Particles
Using a cotton swab, gently remove any visible particles of the polish from the lens. Be extra careful if using a cloth or other abrasive substances in case it scratches the lenses.
Step 2: Soak Lenses
Mix a few drops of mild soap with some warm water and soak the lenses for a few minutes. This will help loosen the stubborn shoe polish stains.
Step 3: Clean the Lenses
Using a soft cleaning cloth, carefully scrub the lenses in a circular pattern. Be sure not to use too much force as this could potentially damage the lenses.
Step 4: Rinse off the Soap
Rinse off any excess soap using clean water and dry the lenses gently with a lint-free cloth.
Step 5: Apply Rubbing Alcohol
For more stubborn stains, apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to a cotton swab and gently rub the stained area. Be sure to rinse the lenses with water afterwards.
Step 6: Dry the Lenses
Finally, dry the lenses with a lint-free cloth. Your sunglasses should now be free of shoe polish stains!
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