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THE POND-THE FRESHWATER PLACE => Tank Maintenance and Equipment => Topic started by: Ron Sower on October 18, 2020, 12:56:30 PM

Title: Wipe downs
Post by: Ron Sower on October 18, 2020, 12:56:30 PM
...Liz, you mention wiping down your tanks from time to time...what do you use for that?...
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: LizStreithorst on October 18, 2020, 02:04:02 PM
sometimes a 3M scrubby pad, sometimes a microfiber cloth.  Barb just uses paper towels.
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: Ron Sower on October 18, 2020, 08:40:56 PM
...anyone ever use the Mr. Clean scrubbers?...I read where some do...
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: wsantia1 on October 19, 2020, 11:44:54 AM
Quote from: Ron Sower on October 18, 2020, 08:40:56 PM
...anyone ever use the Mr. Clean scrubbers?...I read where some do...

I've used a generic version of it on my tanks. It worked great at wipedowns but they break down easily. The cost of the generics is way cheaper than the Mr. Clean and Mr. Clean breaks down easily also. When I get home I'll post the link from Amazon. I'm at the dentist now to start a root canal.
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: LizStreithorst on October 19, 2020, 12:06:46 PM
I tried them.  They seemed like a good idea at the time but like Willie said, they break down quickly.
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: Barb on October 19, 2020, 12:14:33 PM
Amnd you have to be VERY careful there is no cleaning agent/ anti mildew agent in the sponges.  I do use paper towels, and just wipe real hard if tough algae.  I have also used a razor blade.  Nothing gets by that.
Barb
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: ghonk on October 19, 2020, 11:36:00 PM
I use a paper towels too,and razor blade occasionally if there is a tough spot.
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: Ron Sower on October 20, 2020, 01:02:04 AM
...thanks, all!...I was considering using them but if the break down that easily, I'll just keep on with my green pads...
Title: Re: Wipe downs
Post by: wsantia1 on October 20, 2020, 06:01:50 AM
Quote from: Ron Sower on October 20, 2020, 01:02:04 AM
...thanks, all!...I was considering using them but if the break down that easily, I'll just keep on with my green pads...

I'm posting the link anyway. This is the same thing as the Mr.Clean but with no additional cleaning material added. As you can see it is much cheaper too.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756X8LXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0756X8LXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)