Number of posts : 1184 Age : 46 Registration date : 2008-01-11
Subject: Tank Cleaning Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:08 am
Can I just ask what you all do to keep you tank glass clean? I have got small round dotty marks of dark green gunk on the inside of my tank. I wipe off the normal muck with a bit of sponge, but this doesnt budge and I dont want to scratch the glass. I have heard good things about the magnetic cleaners, but have also read that they can cause scratches, so what do you all do - get the Windolene out?? :lol:
indigoj Moderator
Number of posts : 740 Age : 50 Location : Bury, Lancs Registration date : 2008-02-17
Subject: Re: Tank Cleaning Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:31 am
I've got what looks like a mini windscreen squidgy thing with a long handle - it has sponge on one side and a rubber strip for more stubborn marks.
Matty Moderator
Number of posts : 1241 Location : Here Registration date : 2007-12-15
Subject: Re: Tank Cleaning Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:40 am
I've got what indigoj has but i use a scouring sponge (if i am correct with the name) and a lot of elbow grease
GeordieDave Frequent User
Number of posts : 1263 Age : 41 Location : County Durham Registration date : 2008-03-08
Subject: Re: Tank Cleaning Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:38 am
I use a Tetratec glass scrapper doesnt mark the glass and I have no problems removing anything so far.
whistler Newbie
Number of posts : 25 Age : 85 Location : Sydney.Australia Registration date : 2008-09-01
Subject: Re: Tank Cleaning Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:48 pm
What about the magnetic glass cleaners???
Diana Administrator
Number of posts : 6033 Age : 72 Location : On here, talking to you! Registration date : 2007-12-12
Subject: Re: Tank Cleaning Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:23 am
There is supposed to be a problem with them whistler. I havent used them, but many say that small bits of sand or muck can get trapped under them and end up scratching the glass.
Whether it is any more likely with magnetic than others I dont know though
Mary Administrator
Number of posts : 4284 Age : 55 Location : Ireland Registration date : 2007-12-12
Subject: Re: Tank Cleaning Sat Sep 06, 2008 5:43 am
Matty wrote:
i use a scouring sponge (if i am correct with the name) and a lot of elbow grease
Ditto. That's what I used to do but I've decided not to bother anymore as it's fairly persistent and not really noticeable unless you're up close to the glass...
whistler wrote:
What about the magnetic glass cleaners???
A bit fiddly to use and rubbish at doing what they claim IME. :lol:
Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:08 am
