If you want to get the best use and longest life out of your binoculars, keep good care and maintenance for them. Always check its manual for any specific care and maintenance instructions. If there aren’t any special needs for your binoculars, here are some tips to care for your binoculars.
Do remember not to clean your binoculars while you are out in the field. Clean them in a clean environment where there is minimal exposure to dirt and dust. Also, make sure there are enough white or natural light.
Follow the steps below to clean your binoculars:
- 1. Before attempting to clean the lenses, remove any dust, dirt or sand off the lenses with a soft lens brush or a can of compressed air. If there is residue, use a soft lens cleaning tissue, lint free cloth or cotton swab.
2. To clean grease, use a lens cleaning solution and a lens cloth. With a soft touch, remove any foreign substance with light pressured circular motions to avoid any damages onto the lenses’ coating.
3. Once the surfaces of the lenses are clean, breathe on the lenses to create a vapor coating on each lens. Before it evaporates, polish the lenses with a lens cleaning cloth.
4. For a more thorough cleaning, clean the entire body of the binoculars. With a soft bristle toothbrush, scrub the crevices of the casing. Top it off by wiping it down with a damp cloth.
Remember, don’t pour the cleaning solution directly on the lenses’ surfaces as it may seep into the barrel of the binocular. Also avoid harsh cleaners and cloths as it may scratch the surface of the lenses.
And here are some tips to prolong the use of your binoculars:
- Keep the lenses free from dirt and moisture.
- When unused for a long while, make sure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight (such as on your car’s dashboard).
- Remember to handle them with care. To avoid misalignment of the lenses, try not to drop, shake and bump your binoculars. This will make your binoculars unusable until repaired. Collimation problems are not covered by warranties and need to be rectified by a trained technician.
- Keep your binoculars in their cases. Make sure that the rubber eyecups are on the top. Make sure they are stored in a cool, dry place.
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