GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most widely used technique to clean the objectives of a microscope, especially the 100X objective, involves wiping out of immersion oil from the same and its surrounding mount by a piece of lens paper or a soft piece of clean cotton cloth followed by a cloth dampened with small amount of xylol.

Detailed explanation-2: -Xylene is a popular solvent for cleaning of objectives and has been much preferred particularly for more stubborn stains. Considered caution is advised due to carcinogenic properties. Xylene almost always leaves a small residue where the last of it evaporates. When this is the only defect remaining, use a dry swab.

Detailed explanation-3: -When cleaning immersion oil from a 100x objective lens, what should be used? Specialized lens paper.

Detailed explanation-4: -You can try using a squeeze bulb or compressed air can to blow the dirt off the lens. Just make sure you don’t use any spray cans with cleaners in them. Once you have blown the lens clean, gently wipe it using lens paper. Lens paper is a soft, lint-free tissue paper meant to be used for just such applications.