- When cleaning a microscope eyepiece, start out by using a dust blower to remove dust particles.
- Never wipe lenses with dry tissue as it can scratch the lenses.
- Do not use any solvents before trying distilled water. A thin film of distilled water can always be created by breathing on the surface of the lens.
- Do not use abrasive materials such as a dry linen cloth to clean microscope lenses as they may scratch the surface.
- Older microscopes should not be cleaned using ethanol, diethyl ether or acetone.
- Use Clean Tip swabs rather than Q-Tips for cleaning.
- Refrain from using optical spray cans containing pressurized liquid air to clean lenses. These can leave a residue that is difficult to remove.
- Do not use acids or ammonia to clean microscope objective lenses.
- Do not try to clean internal optical surfaces, cameras or adapter optics. Contact a microscope service technician if you need to clean these items.
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