As the second half of May arrives, the usual summer heat waves subside in our region, and everyone begins preparing for the travel season, trips, and long drives under the scorching sun. In this weather, sunglasses become your undisputed most important daily companion.
But, did you know that some simple daily habits that you practice in good faith during the summer may chemically and physically destroy your luxury glasses frame and lenses? At Solariz , the longevity of your investment matters to us; therefore, in this guide, we have summarized 4 common mistakes that should be completely avoided to keep your glasses looking like new all summer long.
1. The deadly trap: Leaving glasses on the car's dashboard
The biggest and most common mistake is leaving glasses inside the car, specifically on top of the dashboard or in the overhead glasses holder under direct sunlight.
On a summer afternoon, the temperature inside a closed car can exceed 60 degrees Celsius. This excessive heat leads to:
- Acetate structure relaxation: Acetate is a heat-responsive material of plant origin, and continuous high heat causes the frame to relax, expand, or lose its weight and geometric balance on your face.
- Damage to TAC lens layers: Polarized TAC lenses consist of integrated layers to protect you from glare and UV rays. Excessive heat causes these layers to expand unevenly, resulting in "penetration" or cracking at the lens edges, which completely impairs vision clarity.
Practical solution: Keep your glasses in your eyes, or take them with you when you leave the car. If you have to leave them, put them in their padded case and keep them in a dark and relatively cool place such as the "lower glove compartment" (dashboard).
2. Wipe with the edge of the shemagh or t-shirt
When you notice fog or dust on the lens while driving, the first automatic reaction is to wipe it with the edge of a shemagh, thobe, or cotton t-shirt.
Although the fabric feels soft to you, the fibers of dry clothing trap very fine, hard, microscopic dust particles. Wiping the lens with it acts like fine sandpaper, and with repeated use, it creates tiny circular scratches on the lens's outer surface, damaging the protective filter layer and causing light scattering that can lead to headaches.
Practical solution: Always and forever use the soft microfiber cloth included in the Solaris glasses case, as it is specially designed to pick up dust and oils without scratching the surface.
3. Neglecting to wash glasses after sweating or swimming in the sea
Summer means increased natural perspiration, or going to the beach and swimming pools. Human sweat contains salts and acidic oils, seawater is full of salts, and pool water contains chlorine.
Leaving these materials to dry on the glasses leads to their accumulation in the small metal hinges, causing them to become heavy or rusty in the long run. Also, the salts may erode the luxurious surface shine of the acetate frame and make it look dull.
Practical solution: After a long day of sweating or swimming, wash your goggles with lukewarm running water (not hot) with one drop of mild liquid dish soap, then dry them thoroughly with a microfiber cloth.
4. Place the glasses upside down on rough surfaces
Removing your glasses and placing them on a table with the lenses facing down is the quickest way to scratch your center of vision. Even if the table looks clean, the slightest movement or friction will cause the lens to come into direct contact with the rough surface.
Practical solution: If you don't put the glasses in their case, make sure the frame rests on the open arms, with the lenses always facing upwards.
In conclusion
Solaris luxury sunglasses are crafted from sustainable, high-quality materials; acetate provides both luxury and flexibility, while TAC lenses ensure visual security. But like any luxury item, their longevity depends on how you treat them. A little care and avoiding the heat of a car will guarantee these sunglasses will serve you for years to come with the same high performance.