Poll: Outside glass cleaning - Page 3

Octoman · 10-14-2007, 11:09 AM

For everyone using Windex, try using a piece of newspaper instead of a paper towel. Seems to give it a little extra shine...

PEMfish · 10-14-2007, 10:03 PM

Anyone that uses vinegar Wipe with fine rag once to avoid streaks. Yeah, I had to one up you Octoman.

Dentoid · 10-15-2007, 01:05 PM

I spray the ole Windex on a cloth, away from the tank, then wipe it down.

sasquatch · 10-15-2007, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PEMfish

So, How do you clean that stuborn salt?

Lol PEM! I just rustle up a cow and say saltlick! are you talking about salt on the view panes or salt creep in annoying places? Steve

BigAl07 · 10-15-2007, 11:21 PM

I also apply to the cloth AWAY from the tank... remember ANYTHING in the air has a good probability to get into the tank.

Allen

nasek718 · 10-15-2007, 11:26 PM

I wipe it down w/ a damp rag then buff it dry w/ a dry terry cloth.

PEMfish · 10-15-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sasquatch

Lol PEM! I just rustle up a cow and say saltlick! are you talking about salt on the view panes or salt creep in annoying places? Steve

That question scares me... Lol. I`m not in the tank that much ( altho algae drives me nuts and I`m to cheap to buy a tool other than the $1 pad, Ha! )

sasquatch · 10-15-2007, 11:47 PM

ackkkkk! that was subtle lol

Humahuma · 10-16-2007, 07:49 PM

i use a dry towl and some water or just a dry towl my tank stays spot less! (''') <(=-_-=)> (''')

Humahuma · 10-16-2007, 07:50 PM

i herd that if u use windex on ur tank itll seap through and kill ur fish??

PEMfish · 10-17-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Humahuma

i herd that if u use windex on ur tank itll seap through and kill ur fish??

Me to! I don`t use windex ( not for that reason ) but always wondered if that was true. Dose any body know? Is it the same thing with vinegar?

nasek718 · 10-17-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PEMfish

Me to! I don`t use windex ( not for that reason ) but always wondered if that was true. Dose any body know? Is it the same thing with vinegar?

If it makes contact w/ you water and there is enough of it in the water it's like adding Ammonia or chlorine to the water. A 3 part water 1 part vinegar solution is nowhere near as bad as Windex could be but I don't suggest pouring either one in your tank. A splash here or there should be easy dissolved or removed by your filter media. I don't use Windex because it streaks....go figure.

reefman420 · 10-17-2007, 06:11 PM

i use coral life glass polisher and conitioner.I wipe the glass with a wet rag,Spray pollish and buff with a terry cloth.It gives it a nice smooth clean finish.

Humahuma · 10-17-2007, 06:13 PM

ya iv been cleaning fish tanks for my work for 5 years we dont use windex or vingar we just wipe it down with some glass buffer u can buy at fish shops or a dry towl or a wet and dry towl wich ever u perfer. i use a wet and dry towl my self =)

PEMfish · 10-17-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nasek718

If it makes contact w/ you water and there is enough of it in the water it's like adding Ammonia or chlorine to the water< I know... >. A 3 part water 1 part vinegar solution is nowhere near as bad as Windex could be but I don't suggest pouring either one in your tank. A splash here or there should be easy dissolved or removed by your filter media. *I don't use Windex because it streaks....go figure.

Yeah, but what about it seaping? Is this possible?

*Amen

View Poll Results: How do you clean exterior glass?
Windex	26	31.33%
generic glass cleaner	5	6.02%
Special cleaner	4	4.82%
Water	25	30.12%
Vinegar	7	8.43%
Dry	9	10.84%
Other	7	8.43%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

10-14-2007, 11:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
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10-14-2007, 10:03 PM	#32 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,097 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning Anyone that uses vinegar Wipe with fine rag once to avoid streaks. Yeah, I had to one up you Octoman. __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

10-15-2007, 01:05 PM	#33 (permalink)
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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I also apply to the cloth AWAY from the tank... remember ANYTHING in the air has a good probability to get into the tank. Allen __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!

10-15-2007, 11:26 PM	#36 (permalink)
nasek718 Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Omaha,Ne Posts: 70 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I wipe it down w/ a damp rag then buff it dry w/ a dry terry cloth.

10-15-2007, 11:47 PM	#38 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning ackkkkk! that was subtle lol

10-16-2007, 07:49 PM	#39 (permalink)
Humahuma Bryozoan Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 54 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning i use a dry towl and some water or just a dry towl my tank stays spot less! (''') <(=-_-=)> (''')

10-16-2007, 07:50 PM	#40 (permalink)
Humahuma Bryozoan Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 54 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning i herd that if u use windex on ur tank itll seap through and kill ur fish??

10-17-2007, 06:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
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10-17-2007, 06:13 PM	#44 (permalink)
Humahuma Bryozoan Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 54 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning ya iv been cleaning fish tanks for my work for 5 years we dont use windex or vingar we just wipe it down with some glass buffer u can buy at fish shops or a dry towl or a wet and dry towl wich ever u perfer. i use a wet and dry towl my self =)

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