HG Stove Glass Cleaner, Dissolves Soot, Grease & Tar, Maintains Oven Doors, Glass Fireplaces & Hearths, Removes Residue Effectively – 500ml Spray (431050106)

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It takes less than 5 minutes to clean, so it shouldn’t be a huge hassle. In saying that, I only clean mine once or twice a year, but dirty glass doesn’t bother me too much. Plus, our fire doesn’t go out for 6 – 8 months! Cleaning Wood Stove Glass FAQs Use a clean paper towel and glass cleaner for one final clean on the inside and outside of the glass.

The ink on the newspaper helps to remove any remaining residue and leaves the glass sparkling and streak-free. Fire incorrectly lit/built – if a fire is built and lit incorrectly, it will prevent the stove from getting hot. Lay crumpled pieces of paper on the bed of the stove to help encourage the fire to spread to the wood. Softwood kindling can then be placed on top of the newspaper, followed by smaller logs once the fire has caught. Modern wood burners and stoves have an airwash system that should help prevent the build-up of soot on the glass when used correctly. This system should direct a small amount of air across the glass to keep it clear. Remove any ashes and debris from the inside of the wood burner, as they can easily get stirred up and make the glass dirtier while you clean it.

The "glass" is actually a ceramic polycrystalline material that's designed to withstand the high temperatures created from a wood stove. That might give the solutions that I used up there the advantage, but I don’t think too much of one. To avoid future build-ups on the glass, it’s a good idea to maintain proper combustion inside the stove. This means using dry wood, avoiding low-temperature burns, and ensuring good airflow. These practices will help keep the glass cleaner for longer.

If you want to get started on cleaning your wood burner glass, there are a few simple steps you can follow: Tools such as steel wool or even sandpaper might immediately get rid of the soot on your wood burner’s glass, however it will also leave scratches across the surface.Regular cleaning helps to prevent permanent staining or etching of the glass, which can be difficult or impossible to remove. Mix baking soda and water together to make a paste. Spread the paste over the fireplace door and allow it to sit on the glass for a few minutes to loosen the soot. Always let the wood burner cool down before trying to clean it. The glass should be at the very least cool enough to touch before you start to reduce the chances of burns. 2. Spraying with cold water Using properly seasoned wood will be best for keeping your fireplace glass clean. Seasoned wood is wood that has been cut, split and dried a season or two before burning. To keep your wood burner glass looking nice and clean, it’s important to perform regular maintenance. Here are a few ways you can do this:

Because wood-burning stoves run with the door closed, ceramic glass is rated to withstand much higher temperatures than tempered glass. The glass on your wood burner is likely ceramic and might do best with a professional stove glass cleaner. The air vents are open too much – if the air vents are opened too much, the stove may not get hot. While the air vents should be opened fully when the fire is being lit to maximise oxygen levels, these can be gradually closed down as the fire gets hotter to ensure too much air isn’t getting to the fire. You could do the same for the outer glass – or just use a light squirt of regular glass or window cleaner. Again, just be careful not to damage the log burner body with chemicals. Buff the glass up with a soft dry cloth and your wood burner glass should now look nice and clean. Tips Watch Out For When Cleaning Your Wood Burner Glass…It should go without saying that you shouldn’t try to clean the glass if your stove is hot – wait 12 hours or more after a fire has gone out before cleaning. Woodfire temperatures can stay high for hours after they’ve gone out). 1. Wood Stove Ash And Paper A wood ash and water mixture is best