‘Cheap and brilliant’ way to remove soot from wood-burning stove glass in under 5 minutes (Image: Getty)
Wood-burning stoves have become increasingly popular and can heat a small home.
They’re cheaper to run than traditional gas and electric heaters, making them a great choice for lowering energy bills.
Cleaning log burner glass regularly is essential in maintaining an efficient fire and preventing it from turning black.
It’s recommended to it once every month to ensure the glass is kept spotless, but if you use it more often, this may need to be every two weeks.
Taking to the Online Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one group member asked for the best way to clean her glass.
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Pat Hillary said: “My wood-burning stove doesn’t look great. We just moved into a home where a woman lived for over 20 years and it doesn’t look like it’s been cleaned once.
“We were thinking of getting a new one anyway as we’re not sure how much longer it’s going to last but thought whilst we were spending our money renovating the house I’d ask to see if there was a way I could bring it back to life.
“The glass doesn’t look very pleasant but I don’t want to ruin it with a horrible cleaner.”
The post was inundated with comments from group members all suggesting their own hacks, including white vinegar.
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Andy May commented: “I often mix white vinegar and water together. It doesn’t smell great but does the job.”
Kim Kirby wrote: “Agree, cheap and brilliant, brings the glass up shining. I’m not sure how to clean the inside though.”
Louise Swain said: “I think they pack in after 10 to 20 years so your best bet would be to get a new one eventually. However, in the meantime, apply some white vinegar and water with some kitchen roll.
“Rub in circular motions, if there’s any stubborn grime, you could always use one of those oven scrapers, brings mine up sparkling all the time.”
White vinegar can be purchased from most supermarkets including Tesco for as little as 35p.
If you don’t have any white vinegar to hand, also recommended using simple soapy water.
They explained: “Use a soft cloth to wipe the inside of the stove glass down with some soapy water.
“You might be able to cut through some of the soot build-up here alone if you use some elbow grease. Next, scrunch the newspaper up into balls, this is what you will scrub the glass with.
“Take the newspaper ball and dip it into the water, then into the bowl of old wood ashes. Using your newspaper ball dipped in wood ash, gently scrub the stove glass in circular motions.”