Cleaning Outer Display Glass

[AlexDm]

How does everyone clean there glass?

Are there any Marine Safe cleaners out there?

I always used a washcloth with water ... Not the best results

 

[pelphrey]

I use just a towel, every once in awhile I use vinegar and water.

 

[AlexDm]

I use just a towel, every once in awhile I use vinegar and water.

Interesting , does the vinegar do the job ?

 

[ReeferNoob77]

I use microfiber towels one wet gets rid of all the salt drips, then a dry one gets rid of all the streaks. They are just dust cloths I had laying around.

 

[DLHDesign]

Microfiber cloth - just a dab of fresh water and the glass is clean and streak-free.

 

[Empress]

You're all doing it wrong! This is how I do it and it's safe and it won't scratch your glass...

Buy a professional grade squeegee with the fiber cloth that's attached to a handle. A 2 piece set.

Get the cloth wet from the kitchen sink and sprinkle a few drops of Dawn dish soap on it. Then use your hand to make it bubbly.

Go to your tank and use long strides to soap the glass and then use the squeegee to remove the soap. Easy.

Don't use any other detergent or they may scratch the glass. Dawn only! My ex-husband was a professional window cleaner and that's how he cleaned windows. So I thought why not use it on my fish tank? No streaks, no scratches. Your fish might freak out at first, but they'll get used to it. Oh, and if you try this, make sure you don't get any soap in the tank!

 

[spinycheek]

Regular window cleaning solution. Just spray the cloth instead of the tank so you don't get overspray.

 

[dragon99]

microfiber +
https://www.amazon.com/Fritz-Aquatics-Aquarium-Acrylic-Cleaner/dp/B00OTH4M40

It does add a bit of slickness to the glass that makes my Tunze magnet slide easier.

 

[BigJim]

I use RODI water from a spray bottle and a microfiber towel. I fold the towel in quarters and wipe down the entire tank four times (once with each folded section).

 

[yellojello]

I either use water and soft napkin or microfiber towel.

I also sandwich soft napkin in between my magnet cleaner. That black felt gets dirty, so it keeps that and the glass clean.

 

[happyhourhero]

I just use vinegar and water with a paper towel.

 

[dbl]

I use RODI water from a spray bottle and a microfiber towel...

+1

 

[Rob Lion]

RODI water and kitchen paper roll, quick, simple safe, and its always on hand.

 

[AlexDm]

You're all doing it wrong! This is how I do it and it's safe and it won't scratch your glass...

Buy a professional grade squeegee with the fiber cloth that's attached to a handle. A 2 piece set.

Get the cloth wet from the kitchen sink and sprinkle a few drops of Dawn dish soap on it. Then use your hand to make it bubbly.

Go to your tank and use long strides to soap the glass and then use the squeegee to remove the soap. Easy.

Don't use any other detergent or they may scratch the glass. Dawn only! My ex-husband was a professional window cleaner and that's how he cleaned windows. So I thought why not use it on my fish tank? No streaks, no scratches. Your fish might freak out at first, but they'll get used to it. Oh, and if you try this, make sure you don't get any soap in the tank!

Wow , thanks for the tip! Definitely giving it a try.

 

[Paul87]

I use this. Does wonders with a micro fiber cloth.
http://www.aqualifesupport.com/aqualife/measuring_pages/glass_cleaner.html

 

[Mundeez]

Regular window cleaning solution. Just spray the cloth instead of the tank so you don't get overspray.

That's what i do...i just make sure to spray the cloth well away from the tank, then proceed to wipe the outside, making sure nothing ever gets inside

 

[Reefinny Verified Sponsor]

This is what I have used for years. With a microfiber cloth.

https://www.amazon.com/Kent-Marine-Acrylic-Polisher-100100944/dp/B0032GG292