How to Clean a Camera Lens

A dirty lens can be a real headache on a photo shoot. Many camera manufacturers offer lens maintenance services, but keeping your lenses clean doesn’t have to be left to professionals. This infographic shows you how to clean your lens at home inexpensively—and without doing any damage:

guide to cleaning a lens

Lens Cleaning Guide (Via BorrowLenses. Click image to see full size.)

BorrowLenses.com illustrates the process quite clearly; it’s simple. Get yourself a lens blower, a lens brush, a cleaning cloth, and an alcohol-based cleaning solution, and you’ll be ready to take on any photo shoot with a clean lens for flawless, crisp images.

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