Best way to clean glass tops

[KeepinDaReef]

I was wondering if anyone had some tips on how clean the salt creep and water stains off of glass tops without scratching up the glass. :confused: I was thinking about vinegar. The salt usually comes off under warm water. Its the water stains build up over time that I am concerned with. Is it safe to use vinegar? Will possible residue from the viegar cause harm to my tank? Any info or assistance would be great
Thanks

[jiggy]

vinegar and newspaper

[bkwudzjeep]

Just rinse it off well and you'll be fine. You can do this with cleaning powerheads too.....just soak them, wipe them down and rinse....should look like new.

Maybe use a 3 or 4 to one ratio mix of water to vinegar when soaking.

[moogoomoogoo]

I carry mine to the bath tub to keep the mess to a minimum. The shower head, razor blade and vinegar clean it well.

[jamal-188]

Remove them :) That's the best way to prevent them from getting dirty and helps with C02 exchange and heat build up.

[tulkas71]

Well if you remove them. Make sure you dont have any "jumpers"

[MyMonkey]

I removed mine. They seemed like way too much trouble. They also seemed to filter some light.

[jamal-188]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6893355#post6893355 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tulkas71
Well if you remove them. Make sure you dont have any "jumpers"


Agreed, but there are ways around that if you have a canopy you can use net or the little plast square things that go over flour. lights in offices to cover holes in your canopy.