Brilio.net - Glasses users certainly understand how sad it is if the glasses frame breaks. This could be due to accidentally falling, being stepped on, or even being hit by a hard object. If the glasses frame is damaged, it can interfere with vision and daily activities.
A number of people usually go straight to optics to have their frames repaired, some even choose to buy new glasses.
So, if you are in an urgent situation and it is not possible to go straight to the optician, there is a simple trick you can do to repair a broken eyeglass frame . This trick can be a quick solution so that glasses can be used shortly after the frame breaks.
This trick for repairing broken glasses frames was shared by YouTube user SALDAMedia. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only relied on simple ingredients. One of the ingredients comes from the kitchen, you know.
The trick to repairing broken eyeglass frames so that they are sturdy again only requires 1 kitchen ingredient.
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube SALDAMedia on Tuesday (21/5), the kitchen ingredient used to repair eyeglass frames is ground coffee. To be clear, he uses real ground coffee without sugar to repair the frames of his black glasses. So, later, the ground coffee will blend into the glasses frame.
However, apart from using ground coffee, he also prepared drops of glue as an adhesive. So, the ground coffee will be useful as a reinforcement when mixed with glue. A mixture of ground coffee and glue makes the broken part stick together more strongly.
photo: YouTube/SALDAMedia
To do this, apply glue to both sides of the broken glasses. At this stage, make sure you do it carefully so that no glue sticks to your fingers. Once it has been dripped, stick the two sides of the broken glasses together and wait a few seconds until the glue is dry.
photo: YouTube/SALDAMedia
If it sticks, take a small piece of cardboard. Then drip the inside of the glasses frame with glue and stick the paper to the glued surface. Make sure the paper size matches the width of the glasses frame, OK?
Next, put glue on each side of the paper and the outside of the frame. Then sprinkle ground coffee on the part that was glued earlier. Add more glue to the broken part, then sprinkle ground coffee. Repeat this process several times until the hole or broken part is completely filled.
photo: YouTube/SALDAMedia
"In my opinion, this coffee's function is like that of a builder mixing cement with sand, yes. Well, cement's function is as an adhesive, while sand is an additional strengthening material. Well, here the function of coffee is like sand in building materials. "Apart from the glue drying quickly, this coffee's function is to strengthen this connection," explained YouTube SALDAMedia.
After adding glue and ground coffee, let it sit for a while until it dries. Then rub it using sandpaper to make the surface smoother. Only then will the glasses frame become sturdy again, so that the glasses can be used again comfortably.
photo: YouTube/SALDAMedia
This post with tricks for repairing broken eyeglass frames immediately attracted the attention of netizens. A number of other YouTube users who watched also responded directly in the comments column. Some of them said they were amazed by the results of the stronger glue when mixed with coffee.
"Just found out about using coffee
"Thank you for your knowledge," said the YouTube account @MommyFiras.
"The glue is mixed with coffee... Great sir," said YouTube @sugiyonobejo4559.
"Wow... the glue contains coffee," wrote the YouTube account @musicalizationNRS.
9 effective natural ingredients to clean glasses safely.
Cleaning glasses with natural ingredients is a safe and effective way to keep lenses clean without damaging the coating. Here are nine natural ingredients that can be used to clean glasses.
1. Warm water.
Rinse the glasses with warm water to remove dust and dirt. Avoid hot water because it can damage the lens coating.
2. Unscented liquid soap.
Use mild, fragrance-free liquid soap. Apply a small amount of soap to the lenses and rub gently with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a microfiber cloth.
3. White vinegar.
Mix white vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio. Dip a soft cloth into the mixture and clean the glasses lenses. Vinegar helps remove oil stains and fingerprints.
4. Baking soda.
Make a paste by mixing baking soda and water. Apply this paste on the lenses and rub gently with your fingers. Rinse with warm water and dry with a microfiber cloth.
5. Isopropyl alcohol.
Mix isopropyl alcohol with water in a 1:1 ratio. Dip a soft cloth in this mixture and clean the glasses lenses. Alcohol helps kill bacteria and remove oil.
6. Green tea.
Brew green tea and let it cool. Dip a soft cloth in green tea and use it to clean the lenses. Green tea contains antioxidants which are good for keeping lenses clean.
7. Lemon juice.
Mix lemon juice with water in a 1:2 ratio. Dip a soft cloth in this mixture and clean the glasses lenses. Lemon helps remove oil and dirt.
8. Liquid milk.
Dip a soft cloth in liquid milk and use it to clean the lenses. Milk contains enzymes that can help remove dirt and stains.
9. Coconut oil.
Apply a little coconut oil on the lenses and rub gently with your fingers. After that, clean with a microfiber cloth to remove any remaining oil. Coconut oil helps remove oil stains and fingerprints.
Make sure to always use a microfiber cloth or other soft cloth that will not scratch the lens. Avoid using tissue or rough cloth which can damage the protective layer on the glasses lenses.