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title: "Cleaning the Camera Lenses"
slug: "clx-cleaning-the-camera-lenses-md"
description: "Explains how to safely clean NavVis CLX camera lenses, including suitable cleaning methods and precautions to maintain clear panoramic image capture quality."
updated: 2026-09-01T11:53:32Z
published: 2026-09-01T11:53:32Z
canonical: "knowledge.navvis.com/clx-cleaning-the-camera-lenses-md"
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# Cleaning the Camera Lenses

Clean the camera lenses every time you remove the device from the Shipping Case or the Backpack. Before each scan, make sure the lenses are dust-free and free of fingerprints. Dirty lenses can make panoramas blurry and cause unwanted light effects during a scan.

1. Remove dirt, dust, and water.

Use an air blower or soft-bristled brush to remove dust and dirt from the surface of the lens. If wet, gently dry the lens with a clean and dry microfiber cloth.
2. Clean the lens.

Use a clean and dry microfiber cloth to clean the lens. Move it in a circular motion from the center of the lens.

![A person is cleaning a device with a round lens using a cloth.](https://cdn.document360.io/bf174766-fa1a-4fe1-a4d7-b1db1e7cb996/Images/Documentation/2481a032-23d9-4b3f-9b24-4f7ac3b9ee76.png)

1. Deep clean if necessary.

If the lens is still dirty, put a few drops of isopropyl alcohol on the microfiber cloth and clean the lens again. Do not apply cleaning fluid directly onto the surface of the lens.

> [!WARNING]
> Caution
> 
> Excessive cleaning may damage the anti-reflective coating.