How do you clean the glass on a gas fire?

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Fri 9 Jul 2010 09:03
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - oilrag

We have a large glass fronted gas fire in one of the downstairs rooms and cleaning the inside of the glass proved difficult, due to the deposits from burning.

Liquid Brasso proved great at cleaning these deposits off - followed by a window cleaning spray.

oilrag

Edited by oilrag on 10/07/2010 at 08:44

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Fri 9 Jul 2010 09:15
How to clean the glass on a gas fire - bathtub tom

Be very care what you use (bit late now). I think you'll find it's not glass, possibly quartz crystal?

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Sat 10 Jul 2010 08:44
How to clean the glass on a gas fire - oilrag

Don`t know Tom, but i`ve used it for many years and it`s been the only thing I could find that would clean it up.

I use it now and then on the Punto`s headlights too - it makes them look like new - removing that haze you get on the outside. (which I actually thought was on the inside)

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Thu 22 Jul 2010 15:32
How to clean the glass on a gas fire - Armitage Shanks {p}

I rented a gite in France earlier this year which had a wood burning stove with a glazed door. The wood sap left some nasty black smoke stains which were successfully removed a proprietary cream cleaner, applied with one those sponge pads with a scourer on the back
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Mon 26 Jul 2010 14:01
How to clean the glass on a gas fire - bintang

My gasman tells me gas fire glass can be etched permanently unless cleaning is up to date.

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Wed 25 Aug 2010 13:29
How to clean the glass on a gas fire - bintang

gas fire glass can be etched permanently unless cleaning is up to date.

Surface crazing can also

Edited by BorisTheSpider on 03/09/2010 at 17:16

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Wed 25 Aug 2010 13:31
How to clean the glass on a gas fire - bintang

I don't know what has happened to my reply, above, but it says that surface crazing also takes place

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Tue 27 Jul 2010 06:16
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - Henrydavid22

Hi Take it outside, spray with Grease Lightning, and let it soak for about 30 mins, and then take a razor blade to remove residue. Or sprinkle beer and then wipe it with paper napkins i think it will clean the glass. All the Best ...

Edited by BorisTheSpider on 03/09/2010 at 17:15

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Fri 3 Sep 2010 10:46
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - macmac_cosip

no I dont recommend cleaning that glass...

Edited by BorisTheSpider on 03/09/2010 at 17:15

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Tue 29 Nov 2011 10:41
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - matthewjamesbates

I actually clean and restore AGA's for a living but the principle is the same. Use any caustic cleaner. You can even mix up a paste from caustic soda available in the supermarkets and use this. Just be very careful to a...add the powder to water NOT the other way round and b...wear eye and hand protection - it is powerful stuff!

Edited by Avant on 29/11/2011 at 21:56

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Fri 16 Dec 2011 18:59
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - Cymrogwyllt

I've always found some kitchen roll effective at removing the carbon from the glass. Soaking the kitchen roll in vinegar for the final polish completes the job.

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Sun 18 Dec 2011 00:27
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - unthrottled

If the glass is becoming fouled, you're not running it hot enough. Either green wood or closing the draught before the wood has burned off the volatiles. I'd be more concerned about creosote in the vhimney myself.

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Sun 18 Dec 2011 19:27
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - unthrottled

Sorry-didn't see the word 'gas'. [doh]

I'd be a bit concerned about gas producing soot-a gas flame has to be very rich to yield soot-and that means significant carbon monoxide. Is the fire properly ventilated?

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Mon 19 Dec 2011 23:10
How do you clean the glass on a gas fire? - Duncan112

Saw this stuff in "The Range" over the weekend - not tried it yet though!!

http://www.therange.co.uk/hotspot-glass-cleaner-for-fires-320ml/fire-sides-accessories/the-range/fcp-product/4889

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