Cleaning kit. What you got??

[si walker]

I'm on a tank and filter cleaning mission.
Do you have a brush or something else that does it all?
I don't have Lily Pipes, but stock Oase inlet/ outlet and those things get really gunky inside!
I discovered this weekend that the Inline Taps on my filter hoses get really dirty as well.

God I sound like a clean freak. I am not I assure you!

Anyone tried those mini bottle brushes from Amazon?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Anyone tried those mini bottle brushes from Amazon?

I use these type (bought as <"lab supplies">). A long <"burette cleaning brush"> is really useful, "16mm" is about right for 13 mm hoses, but they come in other sizes as well.

cheers Darrel

 

[Little]

Glad to see this post.

I have been using melamine sponge for wiping the inside of the tank. It works great. When I first researched it seems it’s safe (reef tank people use them) but I’m not feeling great about them being single use.

I’m thinking of getting a blade / glass scraper instead and maybe toothbrush for the silicone. Would be good to know what everyone else uses (the full toolkit).

 

[Tim Harrison]

Old credit card and

Bottle brush can be picked up from Amazon for a few quid. Denture brush, the same. It's harder than a normal toothbrush so is more effective at removing limescale and algae from silicon, but without damaging it.

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

This is what I use. The Dennerle Cleanator is great for stubborn algae on the glass when the Spontex washups struggle a bit. The washups are cheap though and available everywhere. The pull through is easy to use on long hoses. The original plastic cord was a bit thin and difficult to push through though so I replaced it was some thicker Strimmer cord.

 

[G mac]

Another user of the Dennerle Cleanator. Prior to ordering I thought it was expensive for a sponge but have to say it was worth the outlay.

 

[jamiep]

exfoliating gloves at Poundland have now gone up to £1.50

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Another user of the Dennerle Cleanator. Prior to ordering I thought it was expensive for a sponge but have to say it was worth the outlay.

Yes, I thought they were a bit expensive and they don’t last forever. I normally buy a couple at a time with other stuff to spread the postage cost.
I get them from these folks.

Dennerle Cleanator - Double-sided Cleaning Sponge - Pro Shrimp UK

Removes algae, limescale and the toughest dirt without scratching the aquarium glass.

www.pro-shrimp.co.uk

 

[si walker]

This is what I use. The Dennerle Cleanator is great for stubborn algae on the glass when the Spontex washups struggle a bit. The washups are cheap though and available everywhere. The pull through is easy to use on long hoses. The original plastic cord was a bit thin and difficult to push through though so I replaced it was some thicker Strimmer cord.

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Thanks for that.
Unless you keep a picture like this in your album? you have gone to the effort with that layout to help others!! Love it and very helpfull.

I now have a worn out Cleanator Sponge. They are great.
But now after reading the posts i am intrigued about the shower glove thing as well... What a brilliant idea.
Going to get some of those washup sponges now i know they are safe!

Cheers man!! Awsome.

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I just think it helps others if they can actually see what someone’s talking about sometimes.

 

[palcente]

I use magic cleaner sponges and an old toothbrush for the corners. For the pipes same bottle cleaner style brush as everybody else...