Barroccu & Co. · Optical Care
Luxury eyewear cleaning routine.
Glasses & sunglasses.
Care for the lenses you look through and the frames you chose with care.
Whether you wear Jacques Marie Mage, Cartier, DITA, Chrome Hearts, Matsuda or another designer, start with the instructions for your particular frame and lenses. Good cleaning depends on suitable materials, a clean cloth and gentle handling—not the name on the temple.
The everyday routine
Clean lenses.
Careful handling.
A clean, suitable microfibre cloth can be part of daily care for both glasses and sunglasses. Before wiping, remove loose particles using the method recommended for your eyewear, and check that the cloth itself is free from grit and residue.
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Check the frame, lenses and cloth.
Wash and dry your hands. Look for dust, sand, salt or other debris on the eyewear. Set aside a cloth that is dirty, oily, damaged or has been dropped onto a contaminated surface.
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Remove loose particles first.
Where the manufacturer permits rinsing, use lukewarm clean water to lift loose debris before wiping. For materials that must stay dry, follow their specific instructions instead. Do not rub visible grit across a lens.
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Use the cleaning method your eyewear allows.
Use an approved lens cleaner or the gentle washing method specified by the manufacturer. Do not assume household glass cleaner, washing-up liquid, disinfectant or a jewellery polishing product is suitable for your frame and lenses.
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Dry and wipe gently with a clean section.
Hold the frame without twisting it and use light pressure. Fold and rotate the cloth as it picks up moisture, oils or cleaner. If a mark remains, reassess the cleaning method rather than pressing harder.
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Store the eyewear and cloth separately.
Return dry eyewear to a suitable case. Let the cloth dry fully before putting it into its pouch. Keep it away from loose pocket contents, dust and products used for polishing metals.
Material before brand
The finish matters.
So do the lenses.
An expensive frame does not automatically need a completely different routine. The important distinctions are its materials and finish, the lenses fitted to it and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Acetate & metal frames
Use only the cleaning method approved for the model. Keep away from excessive heat and aggressive solvents, and avoid bending the frame while cleaning around hinges and nose pads.
Horn, wood & leather
These need material-specific care. Do not apply the ordinary rinse-and-wash routine by default. Cartier, for example, excludes horn, wood and leather eyewear from its general soapy-water advice.
Coated prescription lenses
The frame brand may not be the maker of your lenses. Follow the lens supplier’s advice for anti-reflective coatings and other surface treatments, as well as the frame maker’s instructions.
Polarised & mirrored sunglasses
Use the care instructions for the particular lens and frame. Do not assume that a cleaner suitable for one pair is approved for another, or that a cloth can repair scratched or deteriorating coatings.
For eyewear owners & collectors
Your eyewear.
Its own care requirements.
A collection may include optical frames, tinted lenses and sunglasses with different finishes. Use the following existing guides for further reading, then check the instructions supplied with your particular pair.
Barroccu & Co. is an independent accessories brand. References to eyewear brands identify the subject of this guide and do not imply affiliation, endorsement or manufacturer approval of our cloths.
Choosing a cloth
More room to hold.
A fresh section to use.
The cloth supplied with your glasses may already be suitable. A larger cloth is an optional addition for people who prefer more material to handle and more clean sections to work with.
Our 43 × 30 cm optical-grade microfibre cloths combine original artwork, stitched edges and an included matching pouch. They are washable and reusable, for use on suitable optical surfaces following the equipment manufacturer’s guidance.
Size is a practical feature, not a guarantee against scratches. A large cloth still needs to be clean, and loose grit must be removed before wiping.
Explore the large glasses cleaning cloth guide →The details you use every day
Original artwork.
A considered finish.
A cloth can be both a useful accessory and something you enjoy keeping with your eyewear. Choose the artwork you prefer; the four designs share the same full-size optical-grade microfibre specification.
- Format
- 43 × 30 cm, approximately 17 × 12 inches
- Finish
- Printed artwork and stitched edges
- Included
- One cloth with a matching drawstring pouch
- Care
- Washable and reusable; follow the supplied instructions
Wash when the cloth becomes oily, dirty or starts leaving residue. Avoid fabric softener and bleach, rinse thoroughly and let it air-dry fully.
Read the cloth-washing guide →
The Optical Care collection
Choose the artwork.
Keep the generous format.
For your everyday glasses, your sunglasses or a thoughtful gift for an eyewear owner: four designs, each with the same 43 × 30 cm optical-grade microfibre and a matching pouch.
£24.99 per cloth
Matching pouch included · Complimentary standard UK delivery
Shopping internationally? Delivery options and charges are shown at checkout. Prices on the product pages apply.
Before you clean or choose
Practical questions.
Clear answers.
Do luxury glasses need a special branded cleaning cloth?
Not necessarily. Use a clean cloth suitable for the lenses and approved cleaning method. If you want an authentic replacement accessory bearing the eyewear maker’s branding, contact an authorised retailer. Barroccu & Co. cloths are independently branded alternatives.
Can I use the same cloth for glasses and sunglasses?
Yes, where the manufacturers recommend microfibre for both. Keep the cloth clean and avoid transferring sand, sunscreen or other residue between pairs. Use a freshly washed or separate cloth when necessary.
Are disposable lens wipes always unsuitable?
No. Purpose-made lens wipes can be suitable when approved for the particular lenses and frame. ZEISS, for example, provides alcohol-based wipes intended for coated lenses. That does not mean every alcohol wipe or cleaner is suitable for every frame material.
Will a more expensive cloth remove scratches?
No. A cleaning cloth removes suitable surface contamination; it does not repair scratches or damaged coatings. If haze or marks persist after appropriate cleaning, ask your optician to inspect the lenses.
Which Barroccu & Co. design should I choose?
Choose by artwork. Ferns, Maple, Blossom of Colour and Cacti share the same 43 × 30 cm optical-grade microfibre specification, and each individual cloth includes a matching pouch.
Can I put an ordinary cleaning cloth in my glasses case?
Use a clean cloth intended for the optical surfaces you are cleaning. A cloth previously used on household surfaces or treated with polishing products should not be repurposed for lenses. Store your optical cloth clean and fully dry.
