Objective: To investigate the effect of EZ Prep cleaning solution as an alternative to xylene for manual deparaffinization in the preparation of special staining slides. Methods: EZ Prep cleaning solution was utilized to replace xylene for deparaffinization in a retrospective study involving 100 paraffin-embedded specimens from the Clinical Pathology Department of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University. Routine sections were prepared and duplicated, with one set deparaffinized using traditional xylene and the other using EZ Prep cleaning solution. Subsequent special staining was performed following standardized laboratory protocols. Deparaffinization time and staining outcomes were compared. Results: Slides treated with EZ Prep cleaning solution for manual deparaffinization demonstrated staining quality comparable to xylene treatment across various special stains, including Gram's, GMS, PAS, Masson's trichrome, and Congo red. The difference in the excellent rate between the two methods is not statistically significant (χ 2 = 0.33, P > 0.05). Moreover, the average deparaffinization time is significantly reduced from 33.0±2.7 minutes to 7.2±1.1 minutes, thereby speeding up the staining process. Conclusion: EZ Prep could replace xylene deparaffinized sections in special staining of ocular tissues with the advantages of shorter deparaffinized time and environmental protection, which is worthy of promotion and application.