Cleaning old tank for a new start

[gregg21]

I have a tank that has been empty for a couple of years. It has collected some dust and there is still some garbage on the glass. What should I use to clean off the glass? I heard not to use windex.
Thanks,
Greg

 

[angelofdeath132]

scrub the entire thing down with a LIGHT solution of bleach water,rinse well.

 

[mr.flameangel]

RINSE REALY WELL

 

[mr . salty]

It's a good time to check for leaks While the tank is full of light bleach water.You could also use a razor blade to carefully scrape the crud off.This is easier to do when it is WET...

 

[slick]

Don't they make special glass cleaner for tanks?

 

[cap'n pete]

It's called SeriClean from Jungle and I don't think it would cut the crud so to speak. Vinegar solution will remove any hard water deposits. Bleach will get about everything else. Just don't mix the two!

 

[mpgt]

Be real careful with rasors. They'll scratch up the glass. If you do use one, don't use it often. It's not worth it. You can get a plastic scraper that works better if you just wet the algae first.