How do you clean the lenses and mirror of a microscope?

MILK!!

That is completely up to you, but at least clean it before you use it.

After every use is probably the best time. Also, before is helpful as well.

with alcohol wipes

Make sure that you only clean your microscope lenses when they are dirty and use the proper materials! If your objective lenses are dirty, you can remove build-up with lens paper dipped in a very...