If this is about a viral “instant scratch remover” trick for eyeglasses, be careful: most claims that a household substance will make scratches disappear instantly are misleading.
- Light surface marks may sometimes be reduced in appearance by cleaning, but the scratch itself usually remains.
- Toothpaste, baking soda, car polish, or abrasive powders can make lenses look worse by removing coatings or creating more fine scratches.
- If the lenses have an anti-reflective, UV, or blue-light coating, DIY polishing can damage that layer.
The reliable fixes are:
- Clean the lenses properly with lens cleaner and a microfiber cloth (to rule out dirt that looks like scratches).
- If scratches are noticeable, replace the lenses—especially for prescription glasses.
- Ask an optician whether the lenses can be repaired or recoated (often replacement is more practical).
A “little application and they vanish instantly” solution is usually a clickbait claim rather than a real repair.
