Cleaning the glass in a woodburning stove?

Sujamjen

Hello:hello:
I am the new owner of a wood burning stove and I can get the brown marks off the glass in the doors easily but the 'misty' film defeats me:mad: I've tried using the ash and a damp cloth (a tip I read on this wonderful site), and the specialist cleaner (a strong acid that I can't remember the name of just now) and washing it with a sponge scrubber and Fairy but the misty film remains. Please can someone tell me if there is a way of getting rid of it (or at least lessening it) other than replacing the glass?

It seems such a shame not to be able to see the flames in all their glory:p

Greatgimp

Try a tub of Astonish from Wilkinsons. It will work.

Greatgimp

I also used to use a window scraper (used for getting paint off glass) with a retractable razor blade. That's good for getting the thick crust off, but it still left the film you're talking about.

Incidentally, with the draught set up properly, you shouldn't be getting dirty glass anyway. Check the instructions.

Sujamjen

When all else fails read the instructions should be my motto;) Many thanks for the replies will be getting some Astonish tomorrow AND reading the manual tonight!

BargainGalore

Astonish or a product called bar keepers friend from Sainsburys does the trick

BKF is good for cleaning UPVC too

rogdickinson

I use OVEN PRIDE (Morrisons/ASDA etc). It's much better than Hotspot Glass Cleaner & much cheaper too. Just wipe on a small amount, leave it for a few minutes to dissolve the black then wipe it off with a paper towel/newspaper.

It's also fantastic at cleaning ovens ....... it really works!!

alisonwo

If you make a slurry of bicarbonate of soda about a teaspoon and a dribble of water and paint it on with a paintbrush onto the glass, it doesn't look too elegant, but in the morning you can just brush it off and put some more on, nothing sticks, eventhough it looks brown and burnt, occasionally use a hob cleaner to brighten up the glass. I use this on gas cooker tops as well, and just wipe off any spills.