Our Story

Clear Vision. Better Care.

At Lens Cleaning Co., we believe clean lenses are an essential part of a better eyewear experience.

We create reliable lens cleaning solutions designed for everyday use on eyeglasses, sunglasses, and other compatible optical surfaces. Our focus is simple: effective cleaning, gentle care, and a crystal-clear finish.

From daily fingerprints to dust and smudges, our products help you maintain your lenses with ease.

How We Got Here

From fitting counter to formula lab.

Three real problems, in the order we solved them.

Problem 01

Alcohol sprays were stripping AR coatings

Opticians told us the "glass cleaner" from the drugstore was voiding coating warranties within weeks. We started reformulating around a neutral pH base instead.

Problem 02

Ammonia cleaners left a haze of their own

Great on windows, terrible on multicoated lenses — ammonia left a faint film that caught the light under studio lamps. We cut it entirely.

Problem 03

Nothing dried fast enough for real use

Photographers needed a formula that flashed off between shots. That became our benchmark: under three seconds, every batch, every bottle.

10,400+Bottles shipped this year
7.0Neutral pH, every batch
0%Alcohol or ammonia
3 secAverage dry time

What we won't compromise on

The three rules every formula has to pass before it gets a bottle.

Coating-safe, always

Every formula is tested against AR, blue-light, and polarized coatings before it's approved for bottling — no exceptions for a "stronger" batch.

Plant-derived base

No alcohol, no ammonia. Our surfactant base starts as a citrus derivative, which is tough on oils without being harsh on coatings or skin.

Tested where it's used

Every batch is reviewed with the opticians and photographers who use it daily, not just in a lab under ideal lighting.

The people behind the bottle

Small team, one formula, a lot of testing.

Portrait of CLARO co-founder

Renata Kobayashi

Co-Founder, Chemistry
Portrait of CLARO co-founder

Marcus Webb

Co-Founder, Operations
Portrait of CLARO lab lead

Priya Nair

Formula Lab Lead
Portrait of CLARO customer care lead

Owen Castillo

Customer Care

Want to see the wipe test for yourself?

Try CLARO on your own lenses, coated or not.

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