Kitchen sponge use

[sh2000]

Can you use a kitchen sponge to clean the collection cup of your protein skimmer ?

 

[aquaknight]

I don't see why not, stuff from the collection cup never enters back to the tank. Definitely not on the neck or the raiser in the collection cup. Just wet paper towels work for me though.

 

[rad]

I wouldnt. just to be safe. although thats about the only part you really could use it for. but still, if you wanted to use a sponge I know theres some good marine ones that do the same work but dont come with all the extra antibacterial features as a kitchen sponge.

 

[viper_930]

I do, but just make sure to wrinse well. Then again, I don't think you'll want to use the sponge on your dishes anymore.

 

[earlybird]

I just use a paper towel.

 

[pbienkiewi]

Your finger works well too.

 

[alohami]

I use a toothbrush.

 

[spiderwoman]

I don't use a sponge in my kitchen. That is NASTY and collects all kids of germs. Dish brush is so much more hygenic. I use a pasty brush to clean my skimmer.

 

[ophiura]

I use my fingers, I hope to market it some day as a miracle cream.

 

[renogaw]

ehh, i don't think i'd trust a kitchen sponge anywhere near my tank--too many antibacterial components built into them.
i use a bristle brush or my finger.

 

[pbienkiewi]

Most LFS also sell pipe cleaners that are good for fitting into thin pipes like skimmer pipes and overflow U tubes.
I use a kitchen sponge for doing dishes. After use it is soaked in bleach water to kill any bacteria then gets tossed into the microwave to kill any remaining bacteria.

 

[ninjamini]

Fingers work good for me.

 

[dragonzim]

Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/2469607
I use my fingers, I hope to market it some day as a miracle cream.
Good luck finding something to add to it to kill the smell!!!

 

[lion_crazz]

I would not either. Just too dangerous of an idea. I use paper towels or my fingers.

 

[ophiura]

Originally Posted by DragonZim
http:///forum/post/2469696
Good luck finding something to add to it to kill the smell!!!

Nope, the smell would be part of the marketing..."all natural" and such.

 

[sh2000]

I'll go with a papper towel and a brush, Thanks. I also use warm/ to hot water it really helps get the gunky stuff off...and so far no breaking of the collection cup.

 

[teen]

FYI, i use an old tooth brush and some hot water. works great.

 

[nereef]

no offense to anyone...but just use your fingers. this isn't the hobby for you, if you don't like to get your hands dirty.

 

[viper_930]

Using fingers sure take way more time than a sponge, unless my technique is wrong.

 

[sh2000]

Some people like to be clean but no offense to any1

,I have to shower 3x a day because I have ocd and have to have my tank looking perfecto.. lol no pun intended..T^