Five ways to keep your stove glass as clean as possible

Five ways to keep your stove glass as clean as possible

For those with a wood-burning stove one of the main attractions is the ability to watch the flickering flames and the burning embers. There is nothing quite like the relaxing image of a glowing wood-burning stove and the slow burning deep heat which fills the room. However, to get the best out of your wood-burning stove you need to ensure that your stove glass is clear at all times.

Here are some interesting and in some ways innovative ways in which you can keep your stove glass as clean as possible. However, remember, never use abrasive materials/products on your stove glass and always clean with gentle circular motions.

Damp cloth

You will read about some interesting ideas, some different angles but a good old-fashioned damp cloth always does the trick. Obviously, this action should only be carried out when your stove has cooled and there is no danger of getting burned. So, dip your cloth in water and on the inside of the glass begin to clean in a circular motion. You will very quickly see the dirt begin to lift and a clear viewing area re-emerge!

Newspaper dipped in ashes

Did you know that ash is good for enriching compost, melting ice, controlling pond algae and hiding stains on pavements to name but a few uses? It would appear it is also very useful when looking to clean your stove glass door. While many people already use newspaper to remove water from their windows, and give a nice finish, apparently adding ash to this is even better. So, dip your newspaper into cold ash then apply to your stove glass in a circular motion. This will lift stubborn dirt which can then be easily removed with a damp cloth. Perfect!

Vinegar

Vinegar is something which many people put on their fish and chips but it also has many additional uses. Using newspaper as a “cloth”, simply dip this into vinegar and then in a circular motion begin cleaning the inside of your stove glass. You will very quickly notice the impact and the fact that you can now watch the flickering flames and the burning embers. Use a damp cloth to remove the residue and hey presto, you are good to go.

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Bicarbonate of soda

The use of bicarbonate of soda is something we have not really come across but could be an option for those stubborn stains and hard to lift dirt. Those who use this method recommend creating a paste like material by adding a small amount of water. This should then be applied to the glass and wiped clean with a damp cloth to show your glass as good as new.

Stove glass cleaner

We have seen a good old damp cloth, newspaper dipped in ashes, vinegar and bicarbonate of soda but what about traditional stove glass cleaner? There are many different types of stove glass cleaner available on the market, with detailed instructions showing how to get the best finish. Using a damp cloth it is best to loosen the stubborn dirt before starting, spray the cleaner onto the glass and begin cleaning in a circular motion.

Living the dream

As we touched on above, while wood-burning stoves are obviously a very useful source of heat they are also extremely easy on the eye and create a relaxing atmosphere. Part of the experience is to watch the flickering flames and the burning embers as the heat slowly emerges from the body of your stove. So, next time your stove glass begins to cloud over, or you spot the creation of dark areas, it’s time to get the damp cloth and cleaning products out!