How to Clean Plastic Aquarium Plants
If you’ve ever owned a fish tank or aquarium, then you know just how dirty these can get. Even worse to clean are the plastic flowers and toys inside the aquarium. After time algae can build up as can dirt and mold. Then the color begins to fade and you forget what the plants and flowers looked like when you first bought them. Using a few simple tips you can clean plastic aquarium plants.
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Instructions
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Remove the plastic plants from the aquarium with your fishnet. You can also use your hands, but most people find it easier to use the net. Place the plants into the sink until you’re ready to clean them.
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Run the plastic plants under warm tap water to loosen any of the algae or debris caught on the plants. The force and pressure of the water should remove most of the gunk on your aquarium plants.
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Rub your hands along the plants to loosen the algae. It might feel a little slimy, but your hands are your best tool here. You can rub off most of the algae and debris and toss it in the trash.
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Scrub the remaining pieces of algae off the plastic plants with a toothbrush. The toothbrush will force off any pieces that are stuck to the edges and get into those hard-to-reach places. Use a new toothbrush without any toothpaste on it.
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Rinse off the plastic plants with warm tap water and set on a piece of paper towel to dry. Once the plants have fully dried, you can slip them back into your aquarium. When you need to clean them again, just follow these easy steps.
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Tips & Warnings
Another easy way to clean the plastic plants in your aquarium is to place them in the dishwasher. One cycle is usually enough to remove anything on the plants and get them looking new and clean again.
Don’t use any type of cleaner meant for plastic pieces. These cleaners contain chemicals that can make your fish sick or even kill them. Even a small trace left on the plants can cause problems.
