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Posted: January 24 2006 at 9:54pm |
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I've been using Windex, but i get this nice white film left behind that I have to scrub off after words. Maybe my huge halides make it dry to fast? Does anyone use anything special? Thanks!
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Posted: January 24 2006 at 9:58pm |
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Windex is really not a good idea, although there are those out there who still use it with no problem. I have never had to use windex. I just use a towel to remove spots after they have dried and then the felt on my magnetic scraper polishishes it reall good.
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Posted: January 24 2006 at 10:10pm |
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I use windex as well. I think the key is not to spray a lot of it
on the towels; just spray enough to make it moist and then use it to
wipe the tank.
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Posted: January 24 2006 at 10:57pm |
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I use some industrial strengh stuff called 20/20. I am careful not to get any near the seams. You can tell when the glass is clean because it squeaks when you rub the towel across. Not really but almost. It does do a better job than windexIMO.
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 2:32pm |
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I only use RO water in a spray bottle...
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 2:54pm |
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what is the problem with windex again? assuming you aren't spraying it "in" the tank...
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 2:59pm |
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I wouldn't use windex with ammonia because you don't want the ammonia in the tank. I use the windex made with vineagar.
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 3:15pm |
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assuming you don't get any in the tank via overspray is there any concern whatsover about waht you use?
imop, worrying about overspray is a minimal risk
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 3:17pm |
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With the amount of $$$ I have in my tank. I want to avoid any risks.
Edited by smatney
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 3:23pm |
fair enough, every little bit counts...  just seems like a trivial risk compared to the fact most people don't run chillers in the summer or have backupa generators for when the power goes out both of which are problems people seem to have occur about once a year at least 
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 3:30pm |
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You can use distilled white vinegar. It works very well, doesn't streak and the overspray is not a large risk.
I also use it to wipe down my boat. It does a good job on hard water spots. I'm sure it strips the wax though.
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 3:31pm |
Clean glass??? who cleans their glass? 
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 5:51pm |
I think Windex is great for glass with oily residue or some actual dirt, but my tank just gets salt creep and an occasional nose print so RODI water works well, and I feel bettter knowing my tank only has to be exposed to h2o2.
I also don't use spray furniture polish, or air freshener or any spray chemical in my basement.
Paranoia?
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 5:54pm |
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Yep.
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 6:01pm |
WET NEWSPAPER!
Try it! My teacher told me this tip in elementry school. I used it for windows and patio doors, too.
Thanks,
KC
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I am from Pacific Ocean.
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 6:24pm |
and I feel bettter knowing my tank only has to be exposed to h2o2
That's very funny coming from a blond!! 
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 8:04pm |
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Isn't h2o2 hydrogen peroxide?
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 8:08pm |
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OOPS! I was born blonde and i will dye blond!
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Posted: January 25 2006 at 10:00pm |
Better hydrogen peroxide than dihydrogen monoxide.
That stuff can kill you.
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