here is a web page that may be useful for all the laser enthusiasts out there for proper care and cleaning methods for their laser systems
http://www.iiviinfrared.com/ttr_opticsclean.html
(formerly Laser Optics)
I also read somewhere that if the lens is really dirty but not scratched then you can wet a piece of absorbent paper with isopropyl alcohol or acetone and slowly drag it across the lens/optic without applying pressure to rid it of detritus.
Hope it helps you.
Richard.