Put a lUnfortunately, there’s no safe household ingredient that can truly remove scratches from prescription glasses instantly.ittle on the scratches and they’ll disappear instantly” — is it true?
Viral posts commonly recommend toothpaste, baking soda, car wax, or similar products. The problem is that these can be abrasive or interfere with the lens coatings. They may make a scratch look less noticeable temporarily, but they can also create haze, additional scratches, or damage anti-reflective, UV or tinted coatings.
What you should do instead
- Rinse the lenses to remove dust and grit.
- Use a small amount of mild dish soap or proper lens cleaner.
- Rinse and gently dry with a clean microfiber lens cloth.
- If the scratch remains, don’t try to polish it out. Significant scratches generally require lens replacement rather than home repair.
⚠️ Especially avoid toothpaste and baking soda
Even though they’re frequently advertised as “scratch removers,” eye-care sources specifically advise against them because they can damage the lens surface and coatings.
