Gil&Fin Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Anyone have tips-and-tricks that have worked for them? A Google search is mostly giving me preventative measures, or how to remove it from glass. I want to know about removing it from equipment, light fixtures, and the tank rim. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I just use a damp sponge. If you squeeze the sponge and it doesn’t drip, then it’s just right. If it’s too wet it leaves a lot of streaks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil&Fin Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Thanks, John. I wasn't clear. I'm talking about the mineral deposits left by salt creep--you know, there really hard stuff that tap water won't touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregonic Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I would think a hard water stain remover would work. I believe Zep makes a product for such purposes, but have never personally tried it. I would test on a small area. Home Depot carries Zep products. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 soak newspaper in vinegar, lay it on there. several hours later or overnight, wipe it off. or..... wait till it gets really bad then post it on craigslist for sale with a price that is 2x what it is worth.Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash21 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Clean it more often... 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 3 hours ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: soak newspaper in vinegar, lay it on there. several hours later or overnight, wipe it off. or..... wait till it gets really bad then post it on craigslist for sale with a price that is 2x what it is worth. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Definitely try vinegar. Best salt creep remover I know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Holly!, Not keeping up with wiping down the glass and equipment during your weekly maintenance routine to prevent such a disaster! As the others mentioned, Vinegar is the go to, though i suggest looking for a type with less of a potent aroma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas_one Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Razor blade works for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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