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Proper Care for Your Sunglasses

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Care & Cleaning

As with any quality product, proper care will enhance and prolong the usefulness of your sunglasses and protect your investment. Your sunglasses are coated on the backside of the lens with an anti-reflective (A/R) coating which is essential in eliminating glare and is one of the three elements that make up our patented design.

For optimum performance, rinse your sunglasses daily in warm water. Use a mild liquid dish to wash each lens surface if necessary. Dry using a clean, soft, absorbent cloth. Do not use paper-based products to clean your lenses. Do not use abrasive cleaners, soaps or detergents that may leave a deposit on the lens. Do not use tissues with added lotions, lanolin, silicone or other cleaners; they will leave a film on the lens.

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Arañazos

Los múltiples revestimientos de las lentes son resistentes a los arañazos leves, pero los arañazos intensos o excesivos pueden acabar por romper los revestimientos y dejar marcas visibles. Elimine la suciedad y otras partículas con buenas prácticas de limpieza y mantenga las gafas de sol en su estuche cuando no las use; así prolongará considerablemente la vida útil de las lentes. Unas buenas prácticas de limpieza también ayudarán a minimizar los arañazos.

Para reducir la probabilidad de que se caigan las gafas de sol sobre superficies que pudieran arañar las lentes, considere la compra de cordones para sujetar las gafas mientras las use.

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Clean Cloths

Clean cloths are a great way to keep your sunglasses clean and smudge free. We recommend you frequently launder your clean cloth to keep if free of debris, dirt and oils that could damage your lenses. Wash in warm soapy water. Do not use fabric softener as this may leave a film on your lenses.

All new sunglasses purchased from Maui Jim include one clean cloth bag and a protective case, but if either of yours are lost or damaged, you can purchase replacements here.

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Heat

Excessive heat may deteriorate your lenses or misshape your nylon frame. Avoid placing your sunglasses where you might expect excessive heat, for example, on the dashboard of your car.

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Hard Water

"Hard" water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, especially calcium and magnesium. It is "softened" by the addition of sodium during the filtering process. Everyday examples include pool water and unfiltered water, such as sprinkler water. "Hard" water can be a nuisance to sunglass wearers, as it leaves white spots on lenses after drying. To avoid spotting, simply rinse any sunglass or eyeglass with filtered (tap) water, and wipe dry with a clean cloth.

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Chemicals

Certain common household chemicals will react negatively with the frame material and the metal oxides used on the coatings of your lenses. Avoid contact with acetone (nail polish remover), caustic solutions (such as glass or other ammonia based cleaners), hair sprays containing methylene (listed on label), chlorine (from swimming pools or unfiltered water) or glue.

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Eau salée

Toutes les lunettes de soleil Maui Jim résistent à l'eau salée et à la corrosion. Comme pour l'eau « dure », nous vous suggérons de rincer toute vos lunettes de soleil à l'eau filtrée (eau du robinet) et de les sécher à l'aide d'une chiffonnette propre.

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Matériel

Nous vous recommandons de rendre visite régulièrement à votre détaillant local de lunettes de soleil pour lui faire resserrer les vis du cercle, des branches et du pont.