How To Remove Creosote From Glass Fireplace Doors

Discard the paper once it begins to deteriorate or becomes heavily soiled.

How to remove creosote from glass fireplace doors.

Take a damp paper towel or newspaper and dip in leftover ashes. Polish with another dry paper towel. Rub the wet newspaper with the ash paste over the glass scrubbing and using swirling motions while removing the sticky creosote from the glass. Keep the glass door closed during this process.

Removing the glass panels may seem tricky because they appear firmly mounted in place but most fireplace doors are designed for easy removal in case the glass becomes cracked or needs more extensive cleaning. One clever all natural way to clean your fireplace glass is to use a newspaper or paper towel and ash. I noticed the glass seems smoother and more clear each time i use the flitz. Step 1 burn a hot fire to help remove creosote buildup from your fireplace glass before attempting to clean it.

First i wipe with a damp sponge to remove any ash and white powdery stuff and then flitz with a dry paper towel in a circular motion. Repeat several times or until the soot is lifted. Place unfolded newspapers or a plastic tarp underneath the glass door to avoid making a mess while cleaning. Wipe the glass in a circular motion to loosen caked on soot.

Once the fireplace glass door has been cleaned you can get your paper towel to remove the ash and water mixture. Step 6 final touches to cleaning fireplace glass finally get a clean piece of newspaper crumple it up and use it to do a final clean on the inside of the door to get rid of any streaks or film that still might be there.