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Caring for your frames
Five habits that double the life of a good pair of glasses.
Studio Notes·12 May 2026
Caring for your frames
Clean with a drop of dish soap and lukewarm water, dry with a microfibre cloth, and store folded in a hard case.
Two hands to remove them — one hand warps the frame over time.
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