I happened to see a spray can of oven on the kitchen counter today as I walked past on my way to the rec room where our fireplace is located. Instead of the stuff I usually use to clean the glass fireplace doors, I thought that if it cleaned dirty ovens, it might work on the fireplace doors.

I tried it on room temperature doors, the crud on the glass and metal door frames just ran off into the workshop sink where it easily washed down the drain. A light once-over with a coarse sponge and the doors look like new. Wish I had known about this years ago.

On 2/22/2016 11:19 AM, wrote:
I happened to see a spray can of oven on the kitchen counter today as I walked past on my way to the rec room where our fireplace is located. Instead of the stuff I usually use to clean the glass fireplace doors, I thought that if it cleaned dirty ovens, it might work on the fireplace doors.

I tried it on room temperature doors, the crud on the glass and metal door frames just ran off into the workshop sink where it easily washed down the drain. A light once-over with a coarse sponge and the doors look like new. Wish I had known about this years ago.


I've been using oven cleaner on you wood stove glass door window for a
long time. It works great!

--
Maggie

On 2/22/2016 11:19 AM, wrote:
I happened to see a spray can of oven on the kitchen counter today as I walked past on my way to the rec room where our fireplace is located. Instead of the stuff I usually use to clean the glass fireplace doors, I thought that if it cleaned dirty ovens, it might work on the fireplace doors.

I tried it on room temperature doors, the crud on the glass and metal door frames just ran off into the workshop sink where it easily washed down the drain. A light once-over with a coarse sponge and the doors look like new. Wish I had known about this years ago.

What's wrong with cleaning the glass with the ashes in the fireplace?
Works great and doesn't cost anything.

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:57:43 -0600, SeaNymph
wrote:

On 2/22/2016 11:19 AM, wrote:
I happened to see a spray can of oven on the kitchen counter today as I walked past on my way to the rec room where our fireplace is located. Instead of the stuff I usually use to clean the glass fireplace doors, I thought that if it cleaned dirty ovens, it might work on the fireplace doors.

I tried it on room temperature doors, the crud on the glass and metal door frames just ran off into the workshop sink where it easily washed down the drain. A light once-over with a coarse sponge and the doors look like new. Wish I had known about this years ago.

What's wrong with cleaning the glass with the ashes in the fireplace?

A faux gas fire place

Works great and doesn't cost anything.

....if the fireplace has ashes

I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

On 2/22/2016 6:00 PM, wrote:
I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

I've been doing it for 4 years and my glass doesn't have any scratches
on it.

On Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:00:07 -0800 (PST), wrote:

I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

http://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home/blogs/fighting-ashes-with-ashes-cleaning-glass-fireplace-doors

"Sooty fireplace not looking Santa-ready? Instead of using ammonia or
harsh chemical cleaners to clean glass fireplace doors, opt for a most
unlikely soot-removing remedy: Fireplace ash."

"...opt for old newspapers dampened with water and dipped in fireplace
ashes. Yep, fireplace ashes."

Elbow grease helps to.

On 2/22/2016 7:01 PM, SeaNymph wrote:
On 2/22/2016 6:00 PM, wrote:
I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry
about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

I've been doing it for 4 years and my glass doesn't have any scratches
on it.


Wood ashes are caustic, just like oven cleaner so I guess they would
work. You could scratch the glass if there was something like sandy
grit in them. I assume you wet them down before using.

On 2/22/2016 7:00 PM, wrote:
I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry about scratching the glass if I used ashed.


You can make soap from hardwood ashes. Mix with water and animal fat.

On 2/22/2016 6:33 PM, Frank wrote:
On 2/22/2016 7:01 PM, SeaNymph wrote:
On 2/22/2016 6:00 PM, wrote:
I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry
about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

I've been doing it for 4 years and my glass doesn't have any scratches
on it.


Wood ashes are caustic, just like oven cleaner so I guess they would
work. You could scratch the glass if there was something like sandy
grit in them. I assume you wet them down before using.

Exactly!

Wet a paper towel, lightly dab in in the fine ash (ours are finer than
flour) and scrub the hell out of the glass. When the towel is covered
and the glass has a powdery haze, grab another sheet, dampen it and
clean off the haze.

Our woodstove's glass door is ~ 14" diagonal and still in perfect shape
after about 31 years of cleaning in this fashion.

Unquestionably Confused wrote:
On 2/22/2016 6:33 PM, Frank wrote:
On 2/22/2016 7:01 PM, SeaNymph wrote:
On 2/22/2016 6:00 PM, wrote:
I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would
worry about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

I've been doing it for 4 years and my glass doesn't have any
scratches on it.


Wood ashes are caustic, just like oven cleaner so I guess they would
work. You could scratch the glass if there was something like sandy
grit in them. I assume you wet them down before using.

Exactly!

Wet a paper towel, lightly dab in in the fine ash (ours are finer than
flour) and scrub the hell out of the glass. When the towel is covered
and the glass has a powdery haze, grab another sheet, dampen it and
clean off the haze.

Our woodstove's glass door is ~ 14" diagonal and still in perfect
shape after about 31 years of cleaning in this fashion.

Plenty of people use steel wool to clean them.

On 2/22/2016 12:19 PM, wrote:
I happened to see a spray can of oven on the kitchen counter today as I walked past on my way to the rec room where our fireplace is located. Instead of the stuff I usually use to clean the glass fireplace doors, I thought that if it cleaned dirty ovens, it might work on the fireplace doors.

I tried it on room temperature doors, the crud on the glass and metal door frames just ran off into the workshop sink where it easily washed down the drain. A light once-over with a coarse sponge and the doors look like new. Wish I had known about this years ago.


I had similar experience with a carburetor from
a lawn mower. In the case of the cheap metal carb,
I'd suggest about ten seconds between spray of
oven cleaner and the warm water rinse. Oven
cleaner spray eats some metals.

Thank you for sharing. Success is usually good.

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Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
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On 2/22/2016 12:19 PM, wrote:
I happened to see a spray can of oven on the
kitchen counter today

I've also used a spray can of oven to clean my
stainless kitchen sink. Nylon scrubby, and use
the sprayer to rinse. Works nicely. Also cleans
congealed cooking oil off my spaghetti strainer.

Someone should send this list to helpful hints
from Heloise. Or Ann Landers.

A quick spray of oven comes out toaster oven, not
full size.

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..
Christopher A. Young
learn more about Jesus
.. www.lds.org
..
..

On 2/22/2016 6:33 PM, Frank wrote:
On 2/22/2016 7:01 PM, SeaNymph wrote:
On 2/22/2016 6:00 PM, wrote:
I have not heard of using fireplace ashes for cleaning. I would worry
about scratching the glass if I used ashed.

I've been doing it for 4 years and my glass doesn't have any scratches
on it.


Wood ashes are caustic, just like oven cleaner so I guess they would
work. You could scratch the glass if there was something like sandy
grit in them. I assume you wet them down before using.

I do. I actually use a damp paper towel and dip that in the ashes. I
think it works really well.

On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 8:13:20 AM UTC-6, Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 2/22/2016 12:19 PM, wrote:
I happened to see a spray can of oven on the
kitchen counter today

I've also used a spray can of oven to clean my
stainless kitchen sink. Nylon scrubby, and use
the sprayer to rinse. Works nicely. Also cleans
congealed cooking oil off my spaghetti strainer.

Someone should send this list to helpful hints
from Heloise. Or Ann Landers.

A quick spray of oven comes out toaster oven, not
full size.
--
.
I've used oven cleaner to clean a very gooped up commercial deep fryer. If the fryers aren't cleaned regularly, the oil bakes on the housing and the well. I took the fryer outside, sprayed it down real well with the cleaner then hooked a garden hose to the hot water and hosed off the dissolved goop. It's amazing how well it cleans the crud off stainless steel commercial kitchen equipment. ^_^

[8~{} Uncle Goop Monster