svetilda Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Please, don't lough at me. I want to wash windows in my house (beautiful weather outside!) but some of my shrimp aquariums stay very close to the windows. Some of the tanks have covers, some not. I'll cover those that don't have covers with a plastic bag for sure. But maybe I must cover all of the with plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Better safe than sorry and as you know you don't have to spray the window . Spray a paper towel, etc than wipe window with that this way nothing gets in your tank. Shrimp Life and svetilda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimp Life Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 I do what Louie said, I just spray into a paper towel so the windex doesnt spread around the room, instead it goes directly into the paper towel, then I clean the window svetilda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zodiac Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 unscrew the top...no airborne mist. . svetilda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jynn Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 For the windows, id do the same thing everyone else suggest, just put windex directly on your paper towels then clean the window. If I have to do other stuff that might release airborn bits of stuff, I just throw towels over my tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted February 13, 2016 Report Share Posted February 13, 2016 Are you using airpumps? Intake is generally on the bottom side, so low risk , I suppose. Still. Even the tanks with covers, do they fit real tight? Plus any nets, buckets, and other stuff you put in the tanks, be sure it's covered. sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetilda Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Thank you, everyone! Just wash outside and one window inside, but there's no tanks in that room. Geneious!!! unscrew the top...no airborne mist. . Oh, thank you! I didn't think about all that stuff! Are you using airpumps? Intake is generally on the bottom side, so low risk , I suppose. Still. Even the tanks with covers, do they fit real tight? Plus any nets, buckets, and other stuff you put in the tanks, be sure it's covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Or you could use vinegar. I love Windex and still use it, but I understand white vinegar is a good alternative and safer. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetilda Posted February 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 I may try the vinegar but when DH is not at home. I don't think he will enjoy the smell of the vinegar (not that he enjoyes the smell of Windex either). infamouz23 and Wygglz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zodiac Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 a mild acid or alcohol ... something like lemon juice or baking soda sounds safer and smells better. vinegar is for tougher cleaning,but you can explain the stench to your "DH" by saying your a bad housekeeper and haven't cleaned the windows in a really long time. svetilda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted February 14, 2016 Report Share Posted February 14, 2016 Target makes an all natural cleaner, that maybe another route you can take in the event you spray your towel and something still floats in? Louie and svetilda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svetilda Posted February 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you all! All windows were washed over the weekend. I covered all the tanks and everything fish/shrimp related and didn't spray but pour windex on a wipe in a different room. Maybe just a little too overprotected but better to be safe... Wygglz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Glad you got it done. Now I am noticing how dirty my windows are. I am gonna wait for spring, tho. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wygglz Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Well if anyone just can't wait, I have some windows they can practice on. Louie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Or you could use vinegar. I love Windex and still use it, but I understand white vinegar is a good alternative and safer. You can even use hydrogen peroxide . Wygglz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillznglass Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 I've found glass comes out perfect with plain old RO water and a micro fiber towel. The trick is have quite a few towels. Spray the towel down well with RO water, then wring it out as much as possible then spray the window and wipe. Keep wringing the towel out as you are using it. When it gets dirty, switch to a new towel. Can spray down your aquariums and wipe them down the same way. Best thing to do is buy big multi packs of towels at Sam's or Costco. That way it cheep. You can add vinegar to the water if you want but that would only help if you want to disinfect or dissolve hard water spots. Best part is works better than windex and you never have to breath or buy windex ever again. Just say no to toxic cleaners, your body will thank you. svetilda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted February 17, 2016 Report Share Posted February 17, 2016 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser does wonders. svetilda and gillznglass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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