Regular cleaning of log burners is essential to maintain their appearance and functionality. Over time, soot deposits accumulate on the glass door, often obscuring the beautiful view of the flames. This buildup usually results from burning wood with moisture content above 20% or logs coming into direct contact with the glass.
Seeking advice, a homeowner turned to the popular Mrs Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook group, sharing a photo of her heavily sooted log burner glass and asking for safe cleaning methods. Her question sparked over 120 responses, with many members recommending a natural and efficient solution: using damp newspaper combined with ash from the burner itself.
Emma Daglish praised the method, saying, “Use the ash from the burner on some dampened newspaper. Mine was filthy and it worked like a dream.”
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Similarly, Jillian Morris noted her struggle before trying the natural fix: “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.”
Many others echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the simplicity and effectiveness of the ash-and-newspaper technique. Sarah Regan shared, “Best thing is using damp newspaper and soot. You will get filthy, but I promise your log burner will gleam.”
Rachel Block explained, “Damp newspaper and ash. It’ll bring it up in minutes. Cleaning products don’t do the same job.”
For practical steps:
- Dampen a sheet of newspaper with water.
- Dip it into the ashes collected from your burner.
- Rub the sooty glass thoroughly with the ash-coated newspaper.
- Wipe away any residue, revealing spotless, clear glass.
This method is not only quick and economical but also environmentally friendly, utilizing materials already at hand. Users report their glass surfaces looking as good as new within minutes, without the need for chemical cleaners.
In summary, if your log burner’s glass is clouded with soot, skip expensive cleaners and try this natural hack. A little ash and damp newspaper could be all you need for a sparkling, clear view of your roaring fire.