{"title":"Eyeglass \u0026 Lens Cleaners — Safe for AR, Blue-Light \u0026 Polarized Coatings","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em; line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyeglass cleaner that is safe for Crizal, Zeiss DuraVision, Hoya, and Essilor anti-reflective coatings — plus blue-light filters, Transitions, and polarized lenses. Plant-based, ammonia-free, leaves an anti-fog finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever had a pair of $400 progressives go cloudy in a year, it was the cleaner. The \"lens spray\" handed out at the optical counter is mostly isopropyl alcohol and a surfactant — both of which slowly dissolve the binder layer beneath the AR coating. Once that layer goes, the coating crazes and there is no fixing it short of new lenses. Sparklean's Original Cleaning Spray has been used by optometrists and lens fitters since 2003 because it does the same job (cuts skin oil, removes mascara residue, dries streak-free) without the chemistry that kills coatings. It also leaves a thin anti-fog film — useful for mask-wearers, hot kitchens, and the gym. Full technique notes are in our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/en-uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-clean-ar-coated-eyeglasses\"\u003ehow to clean AR-coated eyeglasses\u003c\/a\u003e. Pick the 2 oz for a desk drawer \/ handbag and the 4 oz for the bathroom counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pair of glasses, light wearer: \u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e spray lasts ~6 months and is TSA-friendly. Daily wearer, two+ pairs (readers + driving), or you wear progressives: \u003cstrong\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e. Households with three+ wearers or an optometry practice: order the \u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Wholesale collection. Always pair with a clean microfibre — never with a paper towel or shirt tail, which is what scratches coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for AR (anti-reflective) coatings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. AR coatings fail from alcohol, ammonia, and abrasive wiping — Sparklean has none of those. It is water-based with a plant-derived surfactant and is the same formula used in optical labs that warranty their AR work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it strip the blue-light filter or polarized layer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Blue-light filters and polarized films are bonded under the AR layer, so anything that protects AR protects them. If your glasses are anti-glare + blue-light + Transitions stacked, all three coatings stay intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really work as anti-fog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it leaves a thin hydrophilic film that prevents water droplets from beading. Best applied at the start of the day; lasts 6-10 hours depending on humidity. Reapply if you go from cold outdoors to a hot indoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it on plastic and polycarbonate lenses, not just glass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sparklean is safe on CR-39, polycarbonate, Trivex, and high-index plastic lenses (1.67, 1.74). It is also safe on Transitions photochromic lenses — the photochromic dye is inside the lens, not on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for camera lenses and binoculars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor multi-coated camera lenses with similar AR stacks, yes. Spray onto a microfibre, never directly onto the front element. For uncoated or special-coating astronomy optics, follow the manufacturer guidance — we don't claim coverage there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it really safe for AR (anti-reflective) coatings?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. AR coatings fail from alcohol, ammonia, and abrasive wiping — Sparklean has none of those. It is water-based with a plant-derived surfactant and is the same formula used in optical labs that warranty their AR work.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will it strip the blue-light filter or polarized layer?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Blue-light filters and polarized films are bonded under the AR layer, so anything that protects AR protects them. 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