How do I clean this??!

[Bloomjack]

I have tried wire wool, Stanley Knife and a Billo pad but they haven't worked! Any hints?? I will be grateful

not a very good picture but I hope you get the jist

 

[Bloomjack]

sorry about the size

 

[WILDER]

The undergravel filter do you mean.

 

[Bloomjack]

no the scum mark on the glass, It is very hard to clean, i have used a stanley knife, wire wool and a brillo pad

 

[Invader675]

Edit:

Try cleaning ammonia and a soft brush. It'll not contaminate the tank after you're done since you'll want to cycle using the ammonia. Kleen Off's main use is a tile cleaner for exactly this sort of thing.

 

[WILDER]

Won't you have scratched the glass now with the stanley knife and wire wool, vinegar and salt gently on the brillo.

 

[Bloomjack]

cheers people for the ideas

The stanley knife and stuff didnt scratch the glass

 

[Bloomjack]

yer just tried the vinegar and salt 1 but it hasnt worked, any other ideas???

 

[Invader675]

Do you have limescale in your water or is it just fishy scum residue?
Some kettle cleaner might work if you boil it up and leave it on the area for a while if it's limescale.

 

[WILDER]

Or squeeze an orange and rub it on with a cloth for a while.

 

[Bloomjack]

are u joking or does it really work?

 

[WILDER]

Orange is a good cleaner as it acidic great at removing grease and stuff.

 

[Bloomjack]

lol still got the scum mark!

 

[jflowers]

Don't give up on the vinegar, wipe a good amount on and leave to soak for a min, it will dissolve what looks like a limescale mark in a few applications. [EDIT: Better still, lay the tank on its side and pour vinegar on and leave for half an hour]

Jon

 

[WILDER]

Any vodka, coke as in pop, you will be here alnight trying cleaning methods out.