Rosco Lens Cleaner 234 ml spray — for lighting crews and rental shops
Rosco Lens Cleaner is a fast-drying cleaner for glass lenses, mirrors, dichroic filters and other fine glass optics. It contains no ammonia, detergents, glycerin or oily additives, so it removes dirt, smudges and fingerprints without leaving streaks or residue. The 8 oz spray bottle is the size Rosco suggests for lighting crews and rental shops.
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Clean glass, no film left behind
Used by camera crews for decades, Rosco Lens Cleaner flashes off quickly and leaves nothing on the glass to catch light or attract dust.
- Removes dirt, residue, smudges and fingerprints
- Fast drying
- No streaks or residue
- No ammonia, detergents, glycerin or oily additives
- Non-abrasive and non-corrosive
- Rosco says it won’t damage most UV lens coatings when used properly
Lighting, camera and AV maintenance
Lighting maintenance
Rosco recommends the spray bottle for lenses and reflectors in moving lights and standard fixtures — ideal for the maintenance bench or hire-shop prep.
Camera departments
Clean camera lenses and glass filters on set or in the camera truck.
Projection & AV
Clean projector lenses, mirrors and other glass optics during servicing.
What it is — and what it isn’t
Use it for
- Camera lenses and glass filters
- Lenses and reflectors in moving lights and standard fixtures
- Dichroic filters, mirrors and fine glass optics
- Fingerprints, smudges and light residue
Don’t use it for
- Hot lamps, lenses or fixtures — let them cool first
- Camera sensors — use a dedicated sensor-cleaning method
- Plastic gels and filters — Rosco lists glass optics; check with the filter maker first
- Spraying into the electronics of a fixture or lens body
Getting the best result
- Switch off fixtures and let lenses and lamps cool.
- Blow loose dust and grit off the surface first so it doesn’t scratch.
- Apply a small amount of cleaner to a Rosco Lens Tissue (or lightly to the glass).
- Wipe gently from the centre outwards.
- Finish with a fresh, dry tissue to remove any remaining streaks.
Key details
| Product | Rosco Lens Cleaner |
|---|---|
| Size | 234 ml (8 oz) spray bottle |
| Rosco product code | 8550 7202 0008 |
| Suitable for | Glass lenses, mirrors, dichroic filters and fine glass optics |
| Formulation | No ammonia, detergents, glycerin or oily additives |
| Other sizes | 60 ml (2 oz) drip bottle also available |
Common questions
Who is the 234 ml spray bottle for?
Rosco positions the 8 oz spray as the size for lighting crews and rental shops cleaning lenses and reflectors on moving lights and standard fixtures. For a camera bag, the 60 ml drip bottle is more practical.
Is Rosco Lens Cleaner safe on coated lenses?
Rosco says it won’t chemically react with most UV treatments and won’t damage UV protective coatings when used properly. If you’re unsure about a specific coating, check the lens maker’s advice and test first.
Does it contain ammonia?
No. It contains no ammonia, detergents, glycerin or oily additives, so it doesn’t leave streaks or residue.
Can I use it on gel or plastic filters?
Rosco describes it for glass optics. For plastic filters, check the filter maker’s cleaning advice first.
What should I wipe with?
Rosco recommends its Lens Tissue with Lens Cleaner as a complete lens-cleaning system.
Check the equipment maker’s cleaning advice and test on a small area first if you’re unsure about a lens coating. Information is from Rosco product data and is a guide only.
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