How to clean the lens?

[ejdge]

I went to a local photo/video store and was recommended not to clean it myself (never done it before). Is this true?

I need to clean the UV filter (been on since day 1). What should I use and how?

 

[mayodaze]

Lens brush, a air blower like the Giottos (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/259157-REG/Giottos_AA1900_Rocket_Air_Blower_.html)

And a lens cloth for any finger prints or stubburn stuff.

I can't imagine why someone would say you can't clean it yourself, since that's why they sell the above stuff retail.

 

[mik]

I use eye glass cleaner. If they don't scratch the glass why they have to scratch the lenses?

 

[AuditoryVisuals]

How are you going to get it clean if you don't do it yourself? The store must be planning on a lens cleaning program.