Poll: Outside glass cleaning

PEMfish · 10-13-2007, 01:57 AM

So, How do you clean that stuborn salt?

Octoman · 10-13-2007, 01:58 AM

Wipe down with fresh water then wipe dry with a clean cloth.

PEMfish · 10-13-2007, 02:10 AM

I tryed that before. My problem(s) was I would try to cover a large area with the same water, it would streak, And I was way to lazy to ever get a clean rag/ towel so that would streak it. I am happy with a vinegar / water solution in a spray bottle, would highly recommend it. I always see such perfect glass and wonder 'is it always like this, or is it just for the camera / guests?'.
If you put 'other' I would like to know what it is, Hint, hint, hint...

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-13-2007, 02:13 AM

i put vinegar, but it is really vinegar and water mixed!

PEMfish · 10-13-2007, 02:21 AM

Yeah, Thats what I meant. I don`t think theres anyone that dose it any other way.

Witfull · 10-13-2007, 03:34 AM

im bad, diluted windex and RO- 50/50

DrHank · 10-13-2007, 08:27 AM

I use a Squeegee that I got at an auto parts store and plain water. Works great and only takes a minute.

Melanie · 10-13-2007, 08:34 AM

For a daily wipedown I use a plain dry papertowel. I rub it in a circle over any spots or drips I can see.

Once a week I wet a microfiber cloth with RO water wipe the glass (and more) and then dry with a different microfiber cloth.

jubbers · 10-13-2007, 10:06 AM

they sell special tank cleaners at oet store. also i have seen salt crep eliminator at stores.

Gina · 10-13-2007, 10:43 AM

I'll admit it......I used windex also. I would spray it on the cloth first then wipe the glass down.

DrHank · 10-13-2007, 11:07 AM

Honestly, you should try the squeegee. It has a sponge covered with nylon mesh on one end and a rubber blade on the other. If you can remove bugs from a windshield, what's a little salt build up on glass. It was one of my best buys ever. What do all glass cleaners use on windows? A squeegee.

Octoman · 10-13-2007, 11:11 AM

I'll second the squeegee. That's what we used at the LFS. You can wipe down a lot of tank fast and it does a great job!

AQTCJAK · 10-13-2007, 12:07 PM

Ro water works great funny how that works

kinghokus420 · 10-13-2007, 12:53 PM

im a windex fan. but i do spray it on a towel away from the tank and then do a wipedown.

dobejazz · 10-13-2007, 12:59 PM

I use the prepackaged windex wipes on my glass tanks they work really well - on my acrylic tank I use a baby wash cloth with a special acrylic aquarium cleaner.

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

10-13-2007, 01:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
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10-13-2007, 01:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Octoman Pumpkin Pie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning Wipe down with fresh water then wipe dry with a clean cloth. __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

10-13-2007, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,510 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I tryed that before. My problem(s) was I would try to cover a large area with the same water, it would streak, And I was way to lazy to ever get a clean rag/ towel so that would streak it. I am happy with a vinegar / water solution in a spray bottle, would highly recommend it. I always see such perfect glass and wonder 'is it always like this, or is it just for the camera / guests?'. If you put 'other' I would like to know what it is, Hint, hint, hint... __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.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

10-13-2007, 02:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning i put vinegar, but it is really vinegar and water mixed! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

10-13-2007, 02:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,510 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning Yeah, Thats what I meant. I don`t think theres anyone that dose it any other way. __________________ Paul `EM My new 48" reef tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html My new planted; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-planted.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

10-13-2007, 08:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I use a Squeegee that I got at an auto parts store and plain water. Works great and only takes a minute. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

10-13-2007, 08:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning For a daily wipedown I use a plain dry papertowel. I rub it in a circle over any spots or drips I can see. Once a week I wet a microfiber cloth with RO water wipe the glass (and more) and then dry with a different microfiber cloth. __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

10-13-2007, 10:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning they sell special tank cleaners at oet store. also i have seen salt crep eliminator at stores. __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

10-13-2007, 10:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I'll admit it......I used windex also. I would spray it on the cloth first then wipe the glass down. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

10-13-2007, 11:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning Honestly, you should try the squeegee. It has a sponge covered with nylon mesh on one end and a rubber blade on the other. If you can remove bugs from a windshield, what's a little salt build up on glass. It was one of my best buys ever. What do all glass cleaners use on windows? A squeegee. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

10-13-2007, 11:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
Octoman Pumpkin Pie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,789 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I'll second the squeegee. That's what we used at the LFS. You can wipe down a lot of tank fast and it does a great job! __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

10-13-2007, 12:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,261 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning Ro water works great funny how that works __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

10-13-2007, 12:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
kinghokus420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise ca.(northern) Posts: 444 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning im a windex fan. but i do spray it on a towel away from the tank and then do a wipedown. __________________ josh Chico Reef Club chicoreefclub.org

10-13-2007, 12:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,246 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Poll: Outside glass cleaning I use the prepackaged windex wipes on my glass tanks they work really well - on my acrylic tank I use a baby wash cloth with a special acrylic aquarium cleaner. __________________ Kelli

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