What do you guys clean your dome cameras with?

[Sparkey]

Got a couple that are a bit hazy and don't want to destroy them by using the wrong chemicals. Also, how about non dome cameras as well?

Thanks

 

[wittaj]

Thread 'Cleaning the camera lens' Cleaning the camera lens

 

[mat200]

Got a couple that are a bit hazy and don't want to destroy them by using the wrong chemicals. Also, how about non dome cameras as well?

Thanks

Sooner or later domes under UV need to be replaced imho.

Recommend buying replacement domes if you have decent dome cameras in UV exposed locations.
( get them soon, as looks like tariffs gonna hit us hard )

 

[looney2ns]

Avoid installing Domes outdoors, the sun, dirt, UV degradation will eventually do it in.
Clean cams with distilled water and a GOOD quality microfiber cloth. Wipe gently.

 

[d5775927]

Avoid installing Domes outdoors, the sun, dirt, UV degradation will eventually do it in.
Clean cams with distilled water and a GOOD quality microfiber cloth. Wipe gently.

But the dome is made of glass no?
I think glass is not affected by UV, I mean in cars you only need to renew you headlights if it use plastic instead of glass, isn't the same concept applies for domes?

 

[looney2ns]

But the dome is made of glass no?
I think glass is not affected by UV, I mean in cars you only need to renew you headlights if it use plastic instead of glass, isn't the same concept applies for domes?

Most domes are acrylic or plastic of some sort, not glass.

 

[JPmedia]

I have a Lorex mini PTZ dome camera installed on the northeast corner under the eave and it's been fine for the last 5 years of Florida weather. I've always used window cleaner without ammonia and a soft lint free cloth. YMMV

 

[Sparkey]

Just used distilled water and it did the trick. My backyard cam had gotten so hazy I thought I would have to replace it, but not anymore. Thanks all.

 

[d5775927]

Just used distilled water and it did the trick. My backyard cam had gotten so hazy I thought I would have to replace it, but not anymore. Thanks all.

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Why tap water are not good?

 

[JPmedia]

Why tap water are not good?

Depending on where your water comes from, it could contain quite a bit of hard minerals which can scratch the acrylic or plastic dome