5 Best Camera Cleaning Equipment - Feb. 2023

Maintain Delicate Devices

Small cloths specifically designed to clean small items; leave no scratches, streaks, marks, or lint, notes our expert.

Size and material make these cloths ideal for cleaning eyeglasses, glassware, smart device screens, jewelry, watches, and camera lenses. Cleans even without additional chemicals and is built to last.

Can only be hand-washed and air-dried.

Best Bang for the Buck

Nikon

Lens Pen Cleaning System

Trusted Brand

This innovatively designed camera cleaning pen makes it easy to sweep away dust and lightly scrub off stubborn bits from your lens at a moment’s notice.

Dual-function cleaning pen. Features sweeping brush and a brush coated in cleaner. Internal cleaning compound reservoir does not need to be refilled. No liquids. Retractable brush.

Its included instructions could be clearer.

A drop or two of Eclipse and a light rub with a microfiber cloth is all it takes to renew a camera’s lens and sensor, making it a top option for quick maintenance.

Optimized for cleaning lenses and sensors. Easy to apply. Dries almost instantly. Only takes a few drops to clean a lens or sensor. A single bottle lasts a long time. Will not leave streaks.

Any complaints would be nit-picking.

Giotto's

Rocket Air Blaster

Best for Everyday Use

This camera-cleaning tool is a safe way to remove dust particles from lenses and hard-to-reach elements of your pricey camera.

Durable. Squeeze to blow dust from tiny nooks and crannies. Built-in tripod. Easy to apply as much air pressure as you need. Tiny desktop footprint.

Goat Hair Lens Cleaning Brush

Do not expect an extremely powerful blast of air.

MATIn

Simple Yet Solid

Simple but effective, this little goat hair brush easily fits in any photographer’s camera bag for a quick cleaning while on the go.

Affordable. Bristles made of real goat hair. Soft brush. Protective cap. Well-made. Compact, slim, and lightweight.