cleaning tank

[petveedub]

Hi all,

I was just curious as to what you all use to clean the outside of your tank. Especially any saltwater that ends up on the glass after a water change. If I just wipe until the water and haze are gone, I can tell it is not quite as clear as it should be. So I usually use a spray bottle of RO/DI and clean any salt residue off.

Does anyone use anything that wouldn't normaly be thought of, for instance. Obviously I wouldn't want to risk getting any chemicals in the water. As I said just curious.

Thanks,
Billy

[greenmako]

Windex. I dont spray it on the glass but on the paper towel in the other room then scrub. Also rubbing alcohol works.

[erikharrison]

Use newspaper as well. No streak shine!

[ismvel]

I have always used a vinegar/water mix with newspaper...works wonderfully for me...

[edawgm]

I use this stuff called "Invisible Glass". It is meant for vehicle windows but with just a paper towel it leaves the glass completely clear.
http://www.autogeek.net/glass-cleaner.html

[apedroza]

What about those streakless window wipes?? Would those be ok to use? I've been doing the alcohol thing .

[MissT]

ditto on the vinegar thing... seems to work well and give you that streak free shine I'm sorry I keep using this line, but "at the store" we use windex just spray it onto a paper towel and wipe, then use newspaper to get rid of the streaks

[tony]

windex

[R_S_C]

sorry to hijack, but what about acrylic tanks, any chemicals i should worry about?