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| campchic |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 07:23:11 AM
How do you gals clean your windows on your fireplaces? Is there an easy way? What products do you use?
Erin
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| 1badmamawolf |
Posted - Nov 16 2009 : 09:13:11 AM
Just remember that the ash cleaning solution DOES create lye, so be careful that you protect your skin while useing.
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| Alee |
Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 7:34:44 PM
So glad to help! It's one of those tricks that I have picked up along the way that just makes me smile every time I use it!
Alee
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| campchic |
Posted - Nov 15 2009 : 4:32:45 PM
The ash solution is amazing! I tried it tonite. Impressive results! Thanks Alee for the great advice. No more harsh chemicals!
Erin
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| MotherLodeBeth |
Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 7:45:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Alee
Guess what! You don't need any special cleaner (the special cleaners are great but if you don't have time to run out and buy one or are on a budget...) Just get a paper towel wet or devote a rag to the chore and dip it in the wood ash from your previous fire. Then rub the sooty rag on the glass. The water and ash creates a light lye reaction and that eats away the cresote that is built up on your glass
Yes this works well. And using wood that is hard and well dried also reduces the amount of gunk on the glass and inside the chimney ~Beth~
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| MommaJ9 |
Posted - Oct 19 2009 : 4:39:09 PM
I used a razor blade last time, but I'm going to try the ash solution...it's got to be safer!
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| Autumn Leaves |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 1:36:06 PM
I just use oven cleaner, not real great but it does fine if you spray it and leave it for a while. I'm gonna try Alee's way and see if it works better.
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
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| campchic |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 11:34:07 AM
Thanks so much! Alee you are always full of great advice, you should write a book!
Erin
Farmgirl #190
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| Alee |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 10:01:58 AM
Guess what! You don't need any special cleaner (the special cleaners are great but if you don't have time to run out and buy one or are on a budget...) Just get a paper towel wet or devote a rag to the chore and dip it in the wood ash from your previous fire. Then rub the sooty rag on the glass. The water and ash creates a light lye reaction and that eats away the cresote that is built up on your glass. After all the cresote is off just wash with vinegar and water like normal (or however you normally wash glass) and it will be so sparkly and beautiful! The store bought solutions that you buy have lye in them as well (usually).
Alee
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| LakeOntarioFarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 13 2009 : 07:28:09 AM
When we had our last woodstove (how I miss it!) we used a product for the glass door that would do a wonderful job of taking off the soot and leaving it clear as new again. I used to clean it before almost every new fire. I'm sorry that I can't remember what it was called, but if you can find a store that sells woodstove and fireplace supplies, they'll know what it is.
HTH!!
Brenda
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