How to Clean Aquarium Glass Safely

Choose your cleaner carefully.

Keeping fish can be a rewarding and relaxing hobby, but those aquariums require specialized care. Part of that specialized care is cleaning the glass properly. The chemicals in commercial glass cleaner can seep through the aquarium glass and poison the fish inside. In order to protect your fish, you need to use only natural products and those designed specifically for aquarium use.

Things You'll Need

• Small bowl
• Sponge
• Vinegar
• Water
• Aquarium-safe glass cleaner
• Squeegee
• Paper towels

Instructions

1. Mix a solution of vinegar and water in a small glass bowl. Mix a cup of vinegar to each cup of water.

2. Dip a sponge in the solution and make sure it is soaked completely. Wring out the sponge so that it will not drip on the carpet or floors, then wipe the aquarium glass from top to bottom.

3. Use a squeegee to wipe the vinegar solution away and clean the glass. Wet the glass again as needed and squeegee the glass again.

4. Spray the aquarium glass with an aquarium-safe glass cleaner and clean the glass with paper towels. Spray the glass again and wipe it with paper towels.

References

• Yamato Green: Cleaning Aquarium Glass Safely