Water deposit removal

Popeye · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 3

Just recently came into possesion of a 40gal corner tank with an all
glass lid. The lid has a lot of deposits on it that are proving
difficult to remove. I kept it wet most of the day with straight
vinegar and the deposits are winning. Any suggestions as to what might
remove them?

Thanks
Brian

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Matthew Clark · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 5

Try heavy scrubbing with a warm saltwater solution (8 tablespoons of
salt per gallon of water). Failing this, you could try a cleaner (like
CLR) but be sure to rinse the lid well after use of the cleaner.

Matthew Clark

Buzzard Face · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 6

"Matthew Clark" wrote in message@posting.google.com...
> Try heavy scrubbing with a warm saltwater solution (8 tablespoons of
> salt per gallon of water). Failing this, you could try a cleaner (like
> CLR) but be sure to rinse the lid well after use of the cleaner.
>
> Matthew Clark

Use a razor blade

Buzz

T · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 265

Both are great ideas.. Actually I use a slat water solution to remove salt
stains from carpetting in cars/trucks.. I imagine it would work well here
to.. You might be able to use a little hydrocloric acid as well, pool
supply place, or maybe nail polish remover... Everything would need to be
rinsed well, and maybe even a baking soda/water bath to neutralize the acid.
In the case of Hydrocloric acid/nail polish remover, a very well ventilated
area would be best...

Tim..

"Buzzard Face" wrote in message$Fg.15608@lakeread01...
>
> "Matthew Clark" wrote in message
> @posting.google.com...
> > Try heavy scrubbing with a warm saltwater solution (8 tablespoons of
> > salt per gallon of water). Failing this, you could try a cleaner (like
> > CLR) but be sure to rinse the lid well after use of the cleaner.
> >
> > Matthew Clark
>
>
> Use a razor blade
>
>
> Buzz
>
>

Popeye · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 3

On Thu, 01 Jan 2004 14:21:01 -0500, Popeye
wrote:

>Just recently came into possesion of a 40gal corner tank with an all
>glass lid. The lid has a lot of deposits on it that are proving
>difficult to remove. I kept it wet most of the day with straight
>vinegar and the deposits are winning. Any suggestions as to what might
>remove them?
>
>Thanks
>Brian

Thanks for all your responses on this. Will try them all and let you
know which one works.

Brian