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08/18/2012, 11:12 AM
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What is a safe way to clean an empty tank?
I am sure using windex is a bad idea, can someone tell me a safe way to just wipe it down?
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08/18/2012, 11:20 AM
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Is this a new tank? If so just rinse it with water. Old tank with encrusted coraline? Soak in hot water and white vinegar for a few hours or overnight to loosen gunk. Wipe down with nonabrasive sponge then rinse.
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08/18/2012, 11:27 AM
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new tank but was left outside and rainwater settled in it so go pretty nasty....
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08/18/2012, 11:34 AM
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I used a 50/50 mix of water and bleach. Then rinsed a few times with just vinegar followed with a few more rinses of just water.
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08/18/2012, 12:10 PM
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Distilled white vinegar and water. Wash it out, rinse it out, air it out.
You'll be good to go.
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Current tank info: Last time I saw them they were leaning against a tree in my ex's backyard. |
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