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Old 07-20-2006, 05:53 AM
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Dry paper towel first. Then I use a foam glass cleaner sprayed onto a paper towel. Then another dry paper towel.
I used to use Bon Ami for the foam cleaner, but switched to a foam cleaner called "Sprayway". It's sold at the glass shop I deal with. It has no ammonia and smells purtty too!

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Old 07-20-2006, 08:55 PM
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I spray with Coralife glass cleaner/polisher as well. I use a soft terry cloth and it buffs up real nice! I was surprised it actually works.

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Old 07-20-2006, 09:35 PM
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Use a dry bathroom towel to 'polish' glass. I find using glass cleaner just creates streaks. dry paper towels also work
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Old 07-20-2006, 09:47 PM
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Wow, I surprised that so many people use things like windex. I've always been told that's a big no no. Good that hear that people have been using it with no problems. Good feed back. I've looked at that coralife spray stuff, but wasn't sure if it was worth it - sounds pretty good now.

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Old 07-20-2006, 09:49 PM
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Wow, I surprised that so many people use things like windex. I've always been told that's a big no no. Good that hear that people have been using it with no problems. Good feed back. I've looked at that coralife spray stuff, but wasn't sure if it was worth it - sounds pretty good now.

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Windex is fine.. as long as your not spraying it near the direction of the tank.. I've been using it since day 1 with no ill effects whatsoever.

Windex all the way for moi.
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I use a sponge with warm water and then squeegee to dry. Takes about 30 seconds for a 6ft long tank.
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:34 AM
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Oh is THAT why?? I've seen/heard of people using newspaper, but never knew why.

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Windex wiped with newspaper. I don't know if its an Urban Myth but that method supposedly leaves no streaks whatsoever.
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Old 07-21-2006, 01:37 AM
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I agree, makes total sense. Obviously if you're careless and overspray it into the tank, then that's a big no no. Just spray it onto the towel, away from the tank, then wipe the glass.


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Windex is fine.. as long as your not spraying it near the direction of the tank.. I've been using it since day 1 with no ill effects whatsoever.

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Old 07-21-2006, 02:10 AM
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I agree, makes total sense. Obviously if you're careless and overspray it into the tank, then that's a big no no. Just spray it onto the towel, away from the tank, then wipe the glass.
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I use a semi wet towel.Then a dry towel works well.
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