Cleaning off a MH bulb

[dmbfreek]

Ok, this is probably a stupid question but I'm wondering how to get the water splash marks off of my mh bulb. I know that you're not supposed to touch the bulb so just wondering how to get it clean. Thanks for any suggestions!

Glen

 

[balogh03]

I am going to follow this, because i was just going to wipe it with a paper towel but figured that might be wrong. Hopefully we can figure this out

-augustus

 

[matts125]

I use lime juice on a paper towel then after cleaning with that I use an alcohol pad to insure it is clean from any oils..

Matt

 

[dragoneggs]

Really the only thing you should have is salt on your glass. As long as they are cool, just wipe them down with water. If there is a little oil (from your fingers) a little isopropyl alcohol will clean it a bit better. Make sure the bulb is dry before firing up. Use a paper towel to wipe dry and install it and you will have a clean bulb!

 

[Krish]

I always just waitied until the bulb cooled down, wiped it with a very very damp cloth and then came back over it with a dry cloth. Worked well for me

 

[Scooterman]

Lime juice or vinegar, just soak it long enough to remove any crusted sw on it, then clean with alcohol.

 

[spongebob lover]

i used to wipe my bulb with a diper dood(a cloth one ), they're not only soft but they work good, just get it a little bit wet and then buala wipe it with the diper .
I also have another one for wiping the front of the tank after i'm done with changing the water.
I haven't cleaned my for quite sometime since i got a dehumidifier running all the time .

 

[dmbfreek]

Great, Thanks for the advice everyone.

 

[dmbfreek]

Well, I used Krish's advice and wiped with a damp cloth, every thing looks clean and bright again. Thanks again for the advice everybody.

 

[dmbfreek]

and Gaby's advice, wasn't a diaper, but it was a damp cloth.