Homemade reef safe glass cleaner

mockdaddy · 07/06/2016, 08:40 PM

Been using this formula for a while and thought I would share. It works very well to clean glass, is inexpensive and can be used on/around reef tanks.
In a spray bottle combine 4 cups water(can be RO/DI if you have high TDS tap water),1/2 cup vinegar, and 2 tablespoon corn starch. Shake well to mix and enjoy streak free glass.
No more worries about harmful chemicals into the tank.

SPS_77493 · 07/06/2016, 08:46 PM

I use Vodka in a spray bottle

delafe · 07/06/2016, 11:12 PM

I use pure white vinegar and a paper towel. Works great wvery time, although I end up craving a nice salad afterwards. ;-)

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homer1475 · 07/07/2016, 04:15 AM

Just curious as to why the addition of corn starch? I use vinegar and water myself, or windex from time to time.

mockdaddy · 07/07/2016, 06:17 AM

Corn starch helps to stop smudges and fogging. We originally used this on the mirrors in the bathrooms and sliding glass doors with little ones to help extend the time between cleaning.

Ron Reefman · 07/07/2016, 07:32 AM

I just spray a little Windex on a paper towel while I'm in the kitchen, then walk to the tank and wipe down the glass. Been doing this for many years and never had an issue.

dastrder · 07/07/2016, 07:36 AM

I use RODI in a spray bottle. Adding vinegar is a good idea. Thanks for the tip.

JonezNReef · 07/07/2016, 07:53 AM

Thanx for the info as my little ones touch everything especially the tank so this will be a fun one to try. Who knows maybe this might help prolonging time between cleanings!

A7ESF · 07/07/2016, 11:36 AM

+1 on the vinegar and water mixture. But for goofs and giggles I may have to add some corn starch.

SeattleReefer · 07/07/2016, 11:48 AM

vinegar plus water

but the real trick is the squeegee. Fast and easy, I found a nice one at the dollar store.

zsuman101 · 07/07/2016, 11:55 AM

just water

jd371 · 07/07/2016, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Reefman

I just spray a little Windex on a paper towel while I'm in the kitchen, then walk to the tank and wipe down the glass. Been doing this for many years and never had an issue.

The same. I use old tee shirts, wash and reuse them.

07/06/2016, 08:40 PM	#1
mockdaddy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 14	Homemade reef safe glass cleaner Been using this formula for a while and thought I would share. It works very well to clean glass, is inexpensive and can be used on/around reef tanks. In a spray bottle combine 4 cups water(can be RO/DI if you have high TDS tap water),1/2 cup vinegar, and 2 tablespoon corn starch. Shake well to mix and enjoy streak free glass. No more worries about harmful chemicals into the tank.

07/07/2016, 04:15 AM	#4
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	Just curious as to why the addition of corn starch? I use vinegar and water myself, or windex from time to time. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

07/07/2016, 07:32 AM	#6
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I just spray a little Windex on a paper towel while I'm in the kitchen, then walk to the tank and wipe down the glass. Been doing this for many years and never had an issue. __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

07/07/2016, 07:36 AM	#7
dastrder Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 44	I use RODI in a spray bottle. Adding vinegar is a good idea. Thanks for the tip. __________________ David Current Tank Info: 90g Mixed Reef

07/07/2016, 11:55 AM	#11
zsuman101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 434	just water __________________ Full zeovit 24x24 starfire ati t5 radions ecotech and sicce pumps tunze skimmer apex gold yeah its nuts

07/06/2016, 08:46 PM	#2
SPS_77493 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 172	I use Vodka in a spray bottle

07/06/2016, 11:12 PM	#3
delafe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New York, NY Posts: 208	I use pure white vinegar and a paper towel. Works great wvery time, although I end up craving a nice salad afterwards. ;-) Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

07/07/2016, 06:17 AM	#5
mockdaddy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 14	Corn starch helps to stop smudges and fogging. We originally used this on the mirrors in the bathrooms and sliding glass doors with little ones to help extend the time between cleaning.

07/07/2016, 07:53 AM	#8
JonezNReef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 782	Thanx for the info as my little ones touch everything especially the tank so this will be a fun one to try. Who knows maybe this might help prolonging time between cleanings!

07/07/2016, 11:36 AM	#9
A7ESF Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 189	+1 on the vinegar and water mixture. But for goofs and giggles I may have to add some corn starch.

07/07/2016, 11:48 AM	#10
SeattleReefer Moved On Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 230	vinegar plus water but the real trick is the squeegee. Fast and easy, I found a nice one at the dollar store.