Fireplace Glass Cleaning

[Griff79]

Hey Y’all,

I have a gas fireplace in my basement shop and the glass has a film baked on the inside. I can’t get it off. Windex, Dawn, Soft Scrub didn’t work. I’m hesitant to use abrasive such as Commet, a Scotch Brite etc as I may scratch the glass.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Griff

 

[earl84]

Try using vinegar, the kind from HD, not cooking vinegar. It worked great on ours.

 

[MattN03]

Use a cleaner specifically for fireplace glass. We had to do that on our previous house with a wood burning stove.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating.../Fireplace-Glass-Cleaner/N-5yc1vZc6hdZ1z0vklq

 

[41plym]

MEECO'S RED DEVIL 701 Woodstove Glass Cleaner

 

[58Yeoman]

What I do with my WOOD burning stove is spray the inside of the glass with window cleaner, usually Sparkle, then spray a small section of paper towel and dip it into some cool ash. This cleans the glass of any crud and looks great. Stove glass is actually ceramic, and only clean it when it's cool.

 

[Inventive]

We've always had good success getting some newspaper wet, dipping it in ash and scrubbing for a bit on the glass.

 

[mharmon]

We used full strength ammonia on a paper towel on our wood stove. It took the film right off. I assume it would work equally as well on a film from gas.

 

[mcdye]

Ditto....
"spray the inside of the glass with window cleaner, usually Sparkle, then spray a small section of paper towel and dip it into some cool ash. This cleans the glass of any crud and looks great."

 

[kaymccampbell]

409. Works on mine.

 

[jbfsr]

On my wood stove I use easy off oven cleaner and a razor blade.

 

[bbxlr8]

Use the ash per a couple of posts above - I use plain water & a decent paper towel.
FWIW - Have 2 FP for weekend afternoons & a WS that I burn 24/7.

Trick then is to use seasoned wood
The Meeco stuff is also very good

 

[BMWBOB]

What I do with my WOOD burning stove is spray the inside of the glass with window cleaner, usually Sparkle, then spray a small section of paper towel and dip it into some cool ash. This cleans the glass of any crud and looks great. Stove glass is actually ceramic, and only clean it when it's cool.

This!

 

[sselander]

hot soapy water & scotch-brite takes the majority off for us.

 

[The Cobbler]

friend of mine always uses oven cleaner .

 

[zippyslug31]

For our woodstove, I use Magic Erasers every couple of weeks when I clean out the ash. I used to use (and essentially waste) a full one each time I cleaned the glass. I recently learned they make thin ones packaged in a "book" of 20 or so. Just rip out a thin "page" and clean the glass then toss the single sheet.
Yeah, it's supposed to have mild abrasives, but the glass looks new each time I clean it with no noticeable scratches (but likely microscopic ones, I suspect).

 

[Jeff Ivers]

After doing a google search, I used a paste of white vinegar and baking soda. Did an excellent job on door glass that had not been cleaned for at least 10 years.

 

[WhiskeyJim]

I've used a window scraper with fresh blade. Works great. Spray with windex and then scrape.

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[NETexas]

I agree with WhiskeyJim, have had a wood burning insert for 30 yrs. always used window cleaner as a lubricant and a razor blade scraper. Works great!


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[kabinenroller]

Use WHITE Scotchbrite. The color is the key, red or green will scratch the glass. White will not leave any marks, use a HD cleaner and keep the pad wet. Follow up with an ammonia based window cleaner. This is how I clean mine.

 

[Metal-Marc]

friend of mine always uses oven cleaner .

That is what I use. Works great.

 

[georgiadave]

Krud Kutter for me, with razor blades for the tough spots.

 

[kelpaso1]

If us guys would clean the toilet and shower as we do our wood stoves, they would never leave

 

[Moss]

We've always had good success getting some newspaper wet, dipping it in ash and scrubbing for a bit on the glass.

This is what I do and it works very well.

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[Lynden]

Bon Ami 1886 Formula.

https://www.bonami.com/product/bon-ami-1886-formula-cleaning-powder/

 

[brownbagg]

razor blade

 

[Oilguy]

I use Weiman stove top cleaner on the woodstove glass, car glass, reading glasses and my stove top. I love that stuff. It is liquid wax that dries fast without streaking. Even use it on the cell phone glass.

 

[Loose Nut Buster]

On mine I just use the finer burnt ash dust on a damp paper towel, works great for me and was as good or better than most.

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[Griff79]

I appreciate the replies. The fireplace is gas so I don't have any Ash to use as an abrasive. I'm going to investigate the other suggestions try one and see how it works I'll report back and let you know. Thanks for the help,
Griff

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[Movover]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weiman-20-oz-Glass-Cooktop-Cleaner-137/205888135

I use this, it's fine with the heat and leaves a nice polish on the window that makes it easy to keep clean after.

 

[Denwood]

Using wood ash works a treat. Just moisten and rub with a towel. Don't let it dry.

Works better than oven cleaner

 

[rburke65]

BonbAmi....or any fine pumice.... Mr. Clean Magic Eracers

 

[Loose Nut Buster]

Is it a vented or non vented, could be it needs the burners adjusted.

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[warrenbrown]

In our last house, on the fireplace doors, I used to use WHITE Scotchbrite with straight orange cleaner from HD (Zep brand). Work pretty well.

 

[gmcgeo]

Hey Y’all,

I have a gas fireplace in my basement shop and the glass has a film baked on the inside. I can’t get it off. Windex, Dawn, Soft Scrub didn’t work. I’m hesitant to use abrasive such as Commet, a Scotch Brite etc as I may scratch the glass.
Suggestions?
Thanks,
Griff

first clean the glass with a wet towel, since you used ammonia products on it the glass is likely to turn purple on you once you heat it back up. 2nd, most ppl have a ceramic top range. if you do then use the same stuff you clean that with. wax it on, let dry then wipe off and vacuum the residue.

or buy this 8oz bottle https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating.../Fireplace-Glass-Cleaner/N-5yc1vZc6hdZ1z0vklq

 

[Griff79]

first clean the glass with a wet towel, since you used ammonia products on it the glass is likely to turn purple on you once you heat it back up. 2nd, most ppl have a ceramic top range. if you do then use the same stuff you clean that with. wax it on, let dry then wipe off and vacuum the residue.

or buy this 8oz bottle https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating.../Fireplace-Glass-Cleaner/N-5yc1vZc6hdZ1z0vklq

Thanks, good info

 

[steve308]

I have been using 'Imperial Clear Flame 2in 1' Glass and masonry Cleaner for the past two seasons. (Lowes) Spray it on and the smoke stain melts away. Glass also stays cleaner longer. Be sure to have plenty of paper towels on hand!

 

[FredWanaker]

enjoying reading this thread. Wood ash and water makes Lye so those cleaning with Oven Cleaner or hardwood ash and water are cleaning with Lye. Ammonia is also a base but a little less potent. It works well to lift certain stains too.

 

[gmcgeo]

Do not use any glass cleaner containing ammonia. It is possible to etch the glass permanently if there is an ammonia film on the glass when the fireplace is used. yes it can work, but it takes great care and is why most gas company's tell you not to use products that contain ammonia

iv seen it work wonders under the correct usage ,and iv seen it destroy the glass using it incorrectly

 

[Matt018888]

What I do with my WOOD burning stove is spray the inside of the glass with window cleaner, usually Sparkle, then spray a small section of paper towel and dip it into some cool ash. This cleans the glass of any crud and looks great. Stove glass is actually ceramic, and only clean it when it's cool.

This man knows what he's talking about. Love the ash trick works well.

 

[kelpaso1]

This man knows what he's talking about. Love the ash trick works well.

Ash is mildly abrasive which is why it works so good.