How to Make Your Gear Last Longer with Proper Lens Care

Your helmet visors, glasses, goggles, and screens are essential for safety, comfort, and performance, whether you’re cycling, motorcycling, skiing, or working in demanding conditions. Unfortunately, improper care can quickly reduce their lifespan, leaving scratches, fog, or water spots that compromise visibility. With the right lens care routine, you can extend the life of your gear while maintaining crystal-clear vision.

Visiodry offers a range of products designed to make lens maintenance easy, effective, and long-lasting. Here’s how you can keep your gear in top condition.

1. Clean Your Lenses Regularly

Why it matters: Dirt, dust, insects, and other debris can scratch lenses and reduce the effectiveness of anti-fog or water-repellent treatments.

Solution: Use VisioCrystal Cleaning Spray to remove residues safely. It’s compatible with all optical surfaces and leaves no marks, optimising the performance of VisioFog and VisioDry. For best results, clean your gear before applying any protective treatments.

2. Prevent Fog Before It Starts

Why it matters: Condensation can obscure vision and damage surfaces over time if left untreated.

Solution: Apply VisioFog Anti-Fog Wipes to your lenses or visors. Each wipe provides 8–10 hours of fog-free vision and is reusable up to 200 times. Regular use prevents fog build-up, reduces wear from constant wiping, and keeps your gear looking new.

3. Protect Against Water and Weather Damage

Why it matters: Rain, snow, and humidity can create water spots, streaks, or corrosion, especially on untreated visors or screens.

Solution: Use VisioDry Anti-Rain Spray, which repels water instantly using patented superhydrophobic technology. Surfaces stay clear even when stationary, protecting them from water damage and keeping your vision sharp.

4. Store Your Gear Properly

Why it matters: Scratches, warping, or deformation can occur when lenses and visors are stored improperly.

Tips:

• Always store in a soft pouch or protective case.
• Avoid placing lenses face-down on hard surfaces.
• Keep away from direct sunlight or heat sources that may warp plastic.

5. Avoid Harsh Chemicals and Abrasives

Why it matters: Household cleaners, paper towels, and abrasive cloths can scratch or degrade lens coatings.

Solution: Stick to Visiodry-approved products and soft microfiber cloths for cleaning. VisioCrystal is formulated to remove dirt safely without damaging coatings, ensuring treatments like VisioFog and VisioDry work effectively for longer.

6. Create a Regular Maintenance Routine

Why it matters: Consistent care prevents damage, reduces the need for replacements, and maintains peak performance.

Routine example:

1. Rinse off visible dirt or debris.
2. Apply VisioCrystal to clean the surface thoroughly.
3. Use VisioFog or VisioDry depending on conditions.
4. Store gear properly after use.

Even just a few minutes of maintenance each week can dramatically extend the life of your lenses and visors.

Proper lens care is essential for safety, clarity, and durability. By cleaning, protecting, and storing your gear correctly and using Visiodry products like VisioCrystal, VisioFog, and VisioDry, you can keep your lenses in pristine condition for longer, reduce wear and tear, and enjoy superior visibility in any weather.