Cleaning tip.

[izwozral]

Picked up a really good tip for cleaning the glass on woodburners and multi fuels. The glass on our Raeburn was covered in a thick brown coating. The tip is to get a soft cloth, dampen it, dip it into the ash from the fire, brush off any large lumps, gently wipe over the glass, then clean with a dry soft cloth. Now spotless.
Tried it on the glass door of the oven too, it worked brilliantly again. No effort needed.

 

[Tezza33]

That is how Maggy removes her make up

 

[RichardHelen262]

I have been cleaning our stove glass like that for years except I just wet newspaper dip it into the ash then use a dry piece of newspaper to buff it,up then just throw the newspaper into the stove and burn it,that way I don't have any mucky cloths to wash.

 

[REC]

We do that also....newspaper if we have it or kitchen paper if not. Leave the paper as part of lighter for next fire...it has usually dried by the time we come back to it. Our very elderly neighbour showed us years ago.

 

[izwozral]

I have been cleaning our stove glass like that for years except I just wet newspaper dip it into the ash then use a dry piece of newspaper to buff it,up then just throw the newspaper into the stove and burn it,that way I don't have any mucky cloths to wash.

I just use Izzy's knickers then act dumb!

Newspapers from now on though

 

[delicagirl]

There are so many 'cleaning' products on supermarket shelves ... most of them probably identical except for a different smell..... my old uncle used to use sugar and washing up liquid on his hands when finishing work on his engines - much cheaper than swarfega ...... tis the grit that works.... same as fire ash. Mum used to use newspaper and vinegar to clean windows.

 

[yorkslass]

I don't have a woodburner, can someone send me some ash via WC pony express?:lol-053:

 

[Tezza33]

I don't have a woodburner, can someone send me some ash via WC pony express?:lol-053:

Then you don't have to clean the glass doors, or do you need it to remove make up as well :wave:

 

[maingate]

I don't have a woodburner, can someone send me some ash via WC pony express?:lol-053:

You can google how to make your own ash.

I don't know, some people are just lazy. :mad1:

 

[Asterix]

Another tip for cleaning chimneys,burners etc is to cover your hands in dishwashing liquid,rub it in and let it dry before starting work,when finished,the soot washes straight off.

 

[trevskoda]

I just use Izzy's knickers then act dumb!

Newspapers from now on though

Very good but lets get back to cleaning the glass.

 

[trevskoda]

You can google how to make your own ash.

I don't know, some people are just lazy. :mad1:

Can it be harvested from a ash tree.:lol-061:

 

[trevskoda]

Another tip for cleaning chimneys,burners etc is to cover your hands in dishwashing liquid,rub it in and let it dry before starting work,when finished,the soot washes straight off.

Ok let me get this right,cover your hands in soap rub it into the chimney then let it dry,now wash the chimney.
Now what do i do with my dirty hands,confused . com.

 

[trixie88]

just tripped my memory...can remember my dear mum doing the same thing with ash, however, i think she used to clean the yorkist range that way......

thanks for bringing that memory back......

 

[maingate]

just tripped my memory...can remember my dear mum doing the same thing with ash, however, i think she used to clean the yorkist range that way......

thanks for bringing that memory back......

Be careful, there are Lancastrians on here with long memories. :lol-061:

 

[trevskoda]

I wonder do they use ash at the creamatorium to clean the glass on burners,well its free.:scared:

 

[harrow]

I wonder do they use ash at the creamatorium to clean the glass on burners,well its free.:scared:

No trev they just use it to feed the roses after taking the gold out of it

:wave:

 

[Auld Pharrrt]

I wonder do they use ash at the creamatorium to clean the glass on burners,well its free.:scared:

No ... they sell it to cannibals as ready brek!

 

[yorkslass]

Then you don't have to clean the glass doors, or do you need it to remove make up as well :wave:

To clean my oven door, smart Alec.

I'll just treat your other comment with the contempt it deserves.:lol-049:

 

[RichardHelen262]

I don't have a woodburner, can someone send me some ash via WC pony express?:lol-053:

I will box some up for you if you want