Cleaning the glass door to your wood burning stove could appear quite simple but there are still some things to keep in mind to never do when attempting to clean the glass.
Cleaning glass wood burning stove door.
Over time if not cleaned you won t be able to see the beautiful glowing flames.
Before applying any cleaner that isn t made specifically for wood stoves or fireplaces read the instructions to make sure it s heat and fire safe.
Be sure you are burning dry well seasoned wood and that you have enough wood in the stove to create a hot fire.
Wood stove glass cleaner.
This layer will protect the glass from dirt and soot buildup meaning you won t have to clean the glass as often and cleaning will be easier.
One of the main reminders is to never clean the glass door when a fire is being lit or is already burning.
Our personal favorite is rutland s conditioning glass cleaner which is available directly on our website simply apply to a rag and wipe the dirt away.
If the glass has a lot of build up try burning a couple high temperature fires in the wood stove before attempting to clean the glass.
While warm glass is easier to clean than cold glass you should always wait until the glass is.
Otherwise if you have a heavily stained clear glass wood burning appliance stovax s gel cleaner stove glass cleaner wipe on would be more appropriate.
Glass on a wood burning stove gets dirty from one of two ways burning wet wood or burning wood with a lot of resin in it.
For wood burning stoves with printed glass it is advisable to use a less aggressive cleaning agent such as the stovax glass cleaner spray.