Cleaning your log burner glass is not only essential for aesthetic reasons, but also so that it can properly heat your home.
All good quality stoves are manufactured with air-wash technology, meaning the glass stays very clear for long periods.
That being said, even if you are burning good quality wood fuel at optimum temperatures, it is inevitable that the build-up of stains on the glass will occur.
Using the vast array of glass cleaning products available it is relatively easy to clean your glass. However, this can set you back some money.
To avoid spending anything or using any chemicals, one cleaning fan took to the Mrs Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook page to share “incredible” results after taking on advice from her fellow group members.
Amanda Clark shared pictures of her filthy log burner glass covered in crusty black and brown stains before sharing another which showed spotless results.
So how did she tackle the task? She revealed that ash left behind from the previous fires and newspapers she picked up free was the secret.
Amanda said: “You guys are amazing, thank you so much! Five minutes using ash and a few pages of the newspaper I got free from the tube made the stains wipe off incredibly well. Honestly, I wouldn’t use anything else now.”
Many group members suggested Amanda use ash and newspaper when she first asked for advice.
Tracey Lampert said: “I got told by my chimney sweep to use ash with newspaper.”
Kirsty Pearse commented: “Use damp crumpled newspaper or a paper towel, dip it in ash and use this to clean wood stove glass. If the glass has a lot of buildup, try burning a couple of high-temperature fires in the wood stove before attempting to clean the glass.”
Jane Clark wrote: “Get some newspaper and water. Wet the paper, dip it in the cold ashes and run over the glass.
“Wipe off with kitchen paper or cloth works a treat. Make sure you are using the correct wood and this should not happen. Usually happens if the wood you burn has too much moisture in it.”
Skyla Annette said: “Scrunched up newspaper dampened with water then dip it in some ash then rub your glass.”
Even the experts at Ignite Stoves & Fires are fans of this hack. They said: “Rather than using the stove glass cleaning products you’ve purchased, simply use the wood ash within the stove to clean the glass!
“Yes, that’s right the ash byproduct from burning wood in your stove can be used to clean the glass.
“We’d heard about this trick and for a long time, doubted its effectiveness. However a few years ago when we tried it, we couldn’t believe how well it worked.”
