So where do we carry our phones? Pocket? Hands? Backpack? How many times do we accidentally touch the lenses? We often fail to clean those lenses. You can have a fantastic shot that is ruined by the dirt and grime on your lenses. Use a clean and dry microfiber or lens cloth. This is something you can carry with you when using your phone for photography. Fold the fabric into a sharp corner and gently rub to remove dust, dirt, and smudges.

One exception to this is if you have been around sand. Blow the sand off first or you may scratch your lens. If the lens is really dirty, you may need to use a screen cleaning fluid. Avoid any ammonia-based cleaners that are meant for glasses rather than cameras. This might cause permanent damage to your lens. Put a few drops of the appropriate cleaner on your cloth and then use the cloth on your lens. You can also use a Q-tip with distilled water or disposable wipes that are made for lens cleaning. Another option is a lens pen that allows you to brush off debris from one end of the pen and a chamois tip for cleaning off fingerprints.

Lens Cleaning Pen