Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to remove build up such as hairspray and oil from the plastic frames. Dry the frames with the cotton towel after using the alcohol. It is advisable that alcohol be used only periodically for cleaning plastic frames, as it can make the plastic brittle through prolonged use.Click to see full answer. Considering this, how do I get the white residue off my glasses? Removing white oxidation from plastic eyeglasses I didn’t take a proper before picture. White oxidation is reduced by wiping with toothpaste and then baking soda. My frames after removing the white oxidation with a nail buffing block. Rubbing in a little lanolin helped even out the color of the frames, and add a little shine. Similarly, how do you deep clean eyeglass frames? The best way to clean your glasses, says Dr. Geist, is to run them under warm water and put a tiny drop of dishwashing detergent on the tip of your fingers to create a lather on the lens. Then rinse with warm water, and dry with a clean, soft cotton cloth. Correspondingly, how do you clean between glasses frames? Hot water is not good for glasses. Now take dish soap and carefully lather glasses with that by using your fingers. Add a small drop to each lens and make circular motions with your fingertips to lather the soap over both lenses and around the frame. You can clean the nose pads with a cotton swab or soft toothbrush.Why do my black glasses turn white?A buildup of dirt and oils can cause plastic glasses frames to get filmy, but in most cases, it can be easily removed. Treat the frames with a fine-scratch remover for plastic to buff out the stains.