New lens and child with a cold - what should I do

[kendalmint]

I was lucky enough to get a new lens (sigma 18-200mm)for christmas which is great. Only problem is it did not come (read - I did not get) with a lens protector. I now have one, but this feels a little like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted as my little boy managed to sneeze and cover the lens wth a spray of grems/siliva (which can be seen in reflected light). I have searched the site to no avail, before I trash the lens in an attempt to clean it are there any do's/don'ts (appart from the obvious fit the protecteor before you get into this mess)...

[_dobbo_]

Modern lenses are multi coated and extremely tough, you'd have to be going at it pretty hard to damage it and even then it's not the end of the world.

I personally use my shirt/t-shirt to clean my lenses, if necessary with a little huff of breath onto the front element first.

Otherwise go to jessops and get a lens pen or cleaning cloth.

[kendalmint]

If you saw the state of my shirts (let alone the style) I reckon a visit to jessops is in order. Thanks

[LittleRedHead]

I just use the little scrap of material that comes with sunglasses/reading glasses...works perfectly fine for me!