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Cleaning Glass Doors on a Wood Stove?


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November 21, 2007

Glass Doors on Wood StoveWe use our fireplace a lot. The inside glass doors to the fireplace have that thick dirty film on them from so many fires. I don't want to scrape the glass with a blade because I don't want it to have scratches on them. Has anyone had this problem of cleaning theirs and found a good way to get them at least almost like new to see through again? My elbow grease and cleaners like Windex, detergent, are just not cutting it! Would appreciate your help. With the holidays here I would like to have them look nice and be able to see the fire when the doors are closed.

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November 22, 20070 found this helpful
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We have the same problem on our fireplace door. I found a product called Glass Cleaner (not very original I know but that's really the name!). We got it at the fireplace store where they sell wood stoves and accessories. It's magic! You spray it on a glass door, wait a few minutes and just wipe off. You may need to do it a couple of times but it WILL remove all the black crud.

 
November 27, 20070 found this helpful
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Try a mix of baking soda and water; make a thick paste. That's what I use to get camping pots and pans clean. You have to rinse a lot to remove the white residue.

 
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November 27, 20071 found this helpful
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A magic eraser will work. So will the liquid cleaner for glass top ranges. In addition, I have used a razor and never made a scratch.

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Be sure to use the flat ones made for scraping (rather than a box cutter). Held at the proper angle, it's like magic!

 
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November 27, 20072 found this helpful
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We use newspaper dampened, then dipped in the ashes, to scrub the window. Works great.

 
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January 21, 20090 found this helpful
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Oven cleaner and a fine steel wool. It will clean and polish the glass.

 
February 8, 20100 found this helpful
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I use biodegradable Pink Solution. Google pink solution and see where it is available in your area. I use it for so many things.

 
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January 6, 2007

How do you clean the soot off the window of a wood fireplace?

Louise from Nipawin, SK, Canada

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January 7, 20070 found this helpful
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For years I have been cleaning my fireplace glass with "Bon Ami" and have no scratches after many years. Just warm water, Bon Ami, and a little elbow grease!

 
January 9, 20070 found this helpful
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All I use is the Magic Eraser... no chemicals or cleaners needed :) This also works for soap scum on shower doors!

 
January 9, 20070 found this helpful
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At Linens-N-Things I found "Ceramic Glass Appliance Cleaner" - I think it's supposed to be fore ceramic cook tops. It's $3.99 for a bottle and works like a dream w/ just a paper towel.

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I've also actually used a straight edge razor if it's caked on really badly and nothing works.

 
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June 5, 20080 found this helpful
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This is how I did it for years. Crumple a page or two of newspaper. Run some water over it while holding it under the faucet - keeping some of it dry. Dab the wet newspaper in the ashes and rub it on the glass. Repeating until the glass is clear enough to wipe it up with glass cleaner.

 
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December 9, 2004

I'm looking for a safe, inexpensive, possibly eco-friendly solution for cleaning my glass fire place doors. Ellowyn, WV

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November 25, 20071 found this helpful
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Simple, no cost. Take damp newspaper and dip in cold wood ashes. Rub on glass until creosote and film comes off.

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Repeat as needed; finish with window cleaner. Works better than any thing I buy.

 
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December 12, 2007

Does anyone have a home remedy to keep that yucky black soot from building up on fireplace and wood stove glass doors?

butterfly11h from Lebanon, MO

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November 18, 20160 found this helpful
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A thin coat of soap will keep it from building up and makes for easy cleaning

 
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