When it comes to cleaning a log burner, the glass door is often overlooked. But one woman has shared a simple two-minute hack to remove tough black marks without the need for scrubbing
Keeping your log burner clean is a must for its owners, as the frequent use can lead to sooty stains marring the glass door, hindering the warm and inviting view of the flames. The main reason for this dirty inconvenience is often due to burning wood that has over 20 percent moisture content or when logs are allowed to touch the glass surface.
Seeking guidance on how to maintain her log burner glass without causing damage, a homeowner reached out to the Mrs Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook group. Adele Rowe posted: “This is the inside of the glass on our log burner, I’ve never cleaned it before – what can I use that won’t damage it? ” She also mentioned that her wood burner glass had become so heavily stained that she couldn’t see through it anymore.
Over 120 suggestions poured into the comments section, with many recommending an easy fix using damp newspaper and the stoves own ashes. Emma Daglish suggested: “Use the ash from the burner on some dampened newspaper. Mine was filthy and it worked like a dream.”, reports the Express.
Jillian Morris expressed her annoyance, commenting: “Nightmare, isn’t it? I bought the HG stove glass cleaner from Amazon, but ash, water and newspaper are good to polish off the glass.” Encouraging a hands-on technique, Sarah Regan advised: “Best thing is using damp newspaper and soot. You will get filthy but I promise your log burner will gleam. I had a client who asked me to do this every time for her.”
Rachel Block offered her two cents: “Damp newspaper and ash. It’ll bring it up in minutes. Cleaning products don’t do the same job.” Nicky White then shared: “Bowl of water and newspaper. Dip newspaper in the water and then in ash and then give it a good rub over the glass. Comes up like new.”
Marie Rushton advised: “Damp newspaper and ashes, it is honestly a two-minute job and the black marks disappear leaving your glass spotless.” Chantelle Neal recommended: “Literally just use the ash, rub with newspaper and it will be clear in seconds! You don’t need to use anything.”
Finally, Tracey O’Mara suggested: “Use the ashes to clean the glass. Dampen some newspaper (or kitchen towel, but it’s not as good as it breaks down), dab paper into the ash and rub over the glass (quite hard). The ash mixture brings the black off the window. You can do more than once to bring it all off. Works every time and is not difficult.”
