I've actually tried toothpaste on my glasses once—regular paste, not gel—and it worked okayish but left a slight haze. Maybe microfiber would've helped? Honestly, I'd probably stick to a proper polishing compound for your smartwatch... safer bet imo.
"I've actually tried toothpaste on my glasses once—regular paste, not gel—and it worked okayish but left a slight haze."
Yeah, I've had a similar experience. My daughter scratched her glasses pretty badly once, and we tried toothpaste as a quick fix. It did smooth out the scratch a bit, but like you said, left that annoying haze. Microfiber helped slightly, but honestly, it wasn't perfect. I'd agree that a proper polishing compound is probably safer, especially for something pricier like a smartwatch... wouldn't want to risk making things worse.
I've tried toothpaste on my glasses too, and yeah... same hazy result. It did help a bit with tiny scratches, but honestly, it wasn't worth the blurry aftermath. I ended up using baking soda mixed with water instead—still budget-friendly, and it seemed gentler on the lenses. Not perfect either, but definitely clearer than toothpaste. Probably safer to stick with something specifically made for polishing if it's expensive gear though.
"It did help a bit with tiny scratches, but honestly, it wasn't worth the blurry aftermath."
Haha, been there myself—thought I was being clever with toothpaste on my sunglasses. Ended up feeling like I was walking through fog all day. Lesson learned: toothpaste stays in the bathroom, not on my lenses...
Actually, the blurry aftermath usually happens because toothpaste contains abrasive particles meant to polish teeth gently—but lenses are way more sensitive. If you're ever tempted again, try a non-abrasive cleaner or lens-specific polish instead. It won't undo deep scratches, but it can help smooth out minor scuffs without the foggy side-effect. Toothpaste is great for teeth, just not so much for optics... live and learn, right?
