- The article concerns cleaning the fireplace and fireplace glass in home methods, without the use of aggressive chemistry.
- It is recommended to clean the fireplace at least once a year, and the fireplace glass every time it is dirty. Make sure that the fireplace is completely cold before cleaning (wait at least 12 hours after the last smoking).
- For cleaning the fireplace glass, a spirit vinegar with water (1: 1) or a mixture of vinegar with ammonia, sprayed to the glass and wipped with a paper towel is recommended.
- To limit the dirt of the glass, use well -dried wood (seasoned at least 2 years) and light the fire from above.
The fireplace is the heart of the house that adds heat and charm. However, regular use is associated with the need to clean it, both inside and outside. Neglecting this obligation means that the fireplace does not look very aesthetically pleasing, it can also lead to a reduction in its efficiency and increasing the risk of fire. It is recommended to clean the fireplace at least once a year, preferably before the heating season. If you use a fireplace regularly, consider cleaning it more often, e.g. every 50 pale pals. We should clean the fireplace glass every time it is dirty.
Cleaning the fireplace
Before you start cleaning, make sure that the fireplace is completely cold before cleaning. Wait at least 12 hours after the last smoking. Then spread old newspapers or painting foil around the fireplace to protect the floor from dirt. Put on a protective gloves and a dust mask to avoid inhalation of ash and soot. Using the shoulder, move the ash to the metal bucket. Be careful not to get too much dust into the air. If you have a HEPA vacuum cleaner, you can gently vacuum the residual ash from inside the fireplace. Remember not to vacuum the hot ash. Use a fireplace brush to remove the accumulated soot from the inner walls of the chimney. Make movements from top to bottom, trying to reach all the nooks and crannies. Clean the hearth thoroughly from ash and soot remains. You can use a brush with hard bristles to remove persistent dirt.
How easy will you clean the fireplace glass?
Although Soda is great at cleaning various types of burning, it is better not to use it in the case of fireplace glass. Although the paste from this product can handle dirt, there is a risk that we will scratch the glass. For the same reason, it is better not to use a popular way to clean the fireplace with ash. Vinegar is one of the most effective home remedies to clean the fireplace glass. Ordinary spirit vinegar diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio can cope with the cut. Just pour the mixture to the washer, spray on the dirty fast and grate with a paper towel. If the glass is very dirty, you can spray it with vinegar or vinegar mixed with ammonia. To prepare a homemade purity, you need to mix half a liter of water with a teaspoon of ammonia and a teaspoon of vinegar. Then we operate as in the previous case – we spray the glass, and after a while we rub the beard. For larger dirt, a damp cloth may also be useful.
What to do to make the glass in the fireplace not get dirty?
As we mentioned above, cleaning the fireplace glass is not the most pleasant, which is why many people are looking for an idea what to do so that the fireplace glass does not get dirty. Unfortunately, there is no golden mean. However, we can limit the deposition of tarry substances. According to experts, wood is key. We should not use inaccurately dried pins, seasoned less than two years. In addition, we should light the fire from above. In this way, we will allow the fire to gradually spread and combine the releasing exhaust gases. Thanks to this, much less dirt is set on the glass.
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