What's Your Best Cleaning Method? (Seriously, This is Gross)
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Don't bother man I tried the argument before with a soap container and he lost it lol I'm with you on this you can use pretty much anything as long as it's rinsed away well, doesn't deteriorate silicone and is chemically inert with glass
Hello; this has been my take for decades. I have never used soaps or solvents in a tank so do not have any personal experience. The stuff may rinse out with enough water, but I have never felt the need as there are other things to use.
One thing I have used many times is a salt paste. One all the gravel and other abrasive bits are cleaned out of a tank a paste is made using table salt. The salt paste can be used to scrub the glass and has never scratched the glass. ( make sure there in not any grit or sand left in the tank as this will scratch) I have always used non-iodized table salt but forum members have stated it does not matter.
I second the Bar Keepers friend. Simple, inexpensive, safe on the glass, and easy to rinse completely from the tank. I've brought plenty of old, retired tanks back to life with it and a non-scratch sponge 
My take on that is if I can clean MY counters with it and WASH the residue off, theres absolutely nothing preventing me from doing that with a tank. Sorry but cleaners aren't permanent...you just have to be diligent in your cleaning procedures. One member already said he's used the stuff for years with no ill effects on the fish, that right there should be testament enough.
I use pure 100% bleach on my Purigen media then I just rinse and soak in RO water for few days then re use it, my fish has no problems whatsoever!
I've brought plenty of old, retired tanks back to life with it and a non-scratch sponge
Hello; It is a good practice to take the advice of others with actual experience. This is good information to have. I have not used Bar Keepers friend and have been reluctant to try such things. Now if I can manage to remember.
