How to Clean and Store Glamour Contact Lenses

Quick answer

Clean and store your glamour contact lenses with fresh multipurpose solution every day, never reuse old solution, and always wash your hands before handling. Follow these steps to keep your sparkle and glimmer lenses safe and comfortable.

Step-by-step cleaning and storage routine

1. Step 1: Wash and dry your hands: Use mild, fragrance-free soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a lint-free towel. Avoid lotions or oily residues that can stick to the lenses. Checkpoint: Even a trace of lotion can blur the lens and irritate your eyes.
2. Step 2: Remove one lens and clean it: Place the lens in your palm and apply a few drops of fresh multipurpose solution. Gently rub the lens with your fingertip for about 20 seconds on each side. This loosens protein deposits and debris. Checkpoint: Never use tap water or saline alone—they do not disinfect.
3. Step 3: Rinse the lens: Hold the lens in your palm and rinse it with a steady stream of fresh solution. This washes away loosened debris before storage.
4. Step 4: Fill the lens case with fresh solution: Fill each compartment completely with new multipurpose solution. Never top off old solution—it loses disinfecting power after one use. Common mistake: Mixing old and new solution reduces cleaning effectiveness.
5. Step 5: Store the lens securely: Place the lens in the correct compartment (left or right) and close the lid tightly. Let it soak for at least 4–6 hours or overnight to fully disinfect. Checkpoint: Always store lenses in solution, never dry or in water.
6. Step 6: Repeat for the second lens: Follow the same cleaning, rinsing, and storage steps for the other lens. Keep each lens in its designated side to avoid mix-ups.
7. Step 7: Clean and dry the lens case: After inserting your lenses, empty the case, rinse it with fresh solution (not tap water), and leave it open to air dry. Replace the case every three months. Common mistake: A damp, closed case breeds bacteria overnight.

Products mentioned in this guide

• Glimmer Aqua Blue Contact Lenses: Glimmer Aqua Blue Contact Lenses have a warm lime center and dark outer ring for a striking look, and are usable for 90 days after opening. These decorative lenses need regular cleaning to keep the pattern visible and prevent deposits from dulling the color.

  

• Sparkle Contact Lenses: Sparkle Contact Lenses have gold lenses with dark streaks radiating from the pupil for a striking look, and are usable for 90 days after opening. The textured sparkle effect can trap debris more easily, so thorough cleaning is especially important for comfort and eye health.