Your guide to keeping your shades looking their best.

They’ve arrived! Now let’s keep your new sunnies looking as good as the day you got them. A little care goes a long way, and these five simple habits can help protect your frames and lenses.

01. Home Is Where the Case Is

Tossing your sunglasses into the bottom of your bag is an easy way to end up with scratched lenses. The microfiber bag they came in isn’t just packaging—it’s their home. Keep your shades inside when you’re not wearing them to help protect them from scratches and damage.

02. Clean Like You Mean It

Skip the paper towels and use microfiber to clean your lenses. Your microfiber bag does double duty—it protects your shades and can be used to gently wipe away fingerprints and smudges.

Need a deeper clean? Rinse your lenses with warm water and lens-safe soap, then gently pat them dry.

03. Cars Are for Driving, Not Storing

Your shades may love the sun, but they don’t love extreme heat. Leaving them in a hot car can damage your frames and lenses. Bring them inside with you instead.

04. Two Hands, Always

Use both hands when putting on and removing your sunglasses. Over time, using one hand can put uneven pressure on the arms and affect the fit.

Bonus tip: Wearing your shades on top of your head? Cute—but doing it too often can stretch them out.

05. Lenses Up, Not Down

Never place your sunglasses lens-side down on a table or counter. Even tiny particles on the surface can leave scratches on your lenses. When there’s no case nearby, lenses up. Always.

A few good habits can keep your favorite shades looking fresh for much longer. Take care of them, keep them protected, and they’ll be ready whenever your outfit needs that finishing touch.

As always, stay cute and stay shady!