How to clean fireplace glass

Cleaning your fireplace can be done in a number of ways. There are many choices to choose from when it comes to cleaning the glass inside of your fireplace, but no matter what method you use, there is one thing that should never be used — water.

You should never use water to clean the glass panes of your fireplace because it will eventually lead to glass cracking. To avoid this, here are some helpful tips you can use when it comes to properly clean your fireplace glass. You might read also: HOW TO CLEAN WINDOW SCREENS?

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How to clean fireplace glass?

Dish soap and water

Tape over the tops of the glass panes with masking tape. Apply a small amount of dish soap directly on the exterior pane of glass, then scrub it with an old, soft toothbrush. You should notice your glass becoming cleaner as you scrub it. This should only take a few minutes to complete.

Water and vinegar

Fill a bucket with 3/4 of hot water and the remaining amount filled with white vinegar. Dip a microfiber cloth into the mixture. Scrub in small circles until the glass is completely free of debris and lint.

Baking soda

Mix one cup of boiling water with two tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl. Dip a microfiber cloth into the mixture. Gently rub away any lint or dirt that may be on your glass. Continue until the glass is completely clean.

Toothpaste

Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste onto an old, soft toothbrush. Gently scrub the exterior pane of your fireplace glass in circular motions until it becomes free of debris and lint. Once you have completed this, rinse with cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Ammonia

Fill a bucket with hot water. Add one tablespoon of ammonia into the water and mix well. Dip a microfiber cloth into the mixture, then scrub in small circles until you have removed all debris and lint from your glass. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Newspaper

Cut your newspaper into small rectangles. Dip your newspaper pieces in warm water, then squeeze out the excess liquid. Begin scrubbing at one corner of the exterior pane of glass, making sure not to overlap as you go, so that you can easily tell if the newspaper is dirty. Use a clean paper piece until you have cleaned the entire exterior pane of glass.

Aluminum foil

Cut a potato in half, then dip one half into some dish soap and run it along the exterior surface of your fireplace glass. Attach a small strip of aluminum foil onto your fingernail, then scrub the glass in small circles. Repeat this until you have cleaned the entire exterior pane of glass.

Dryer sheets

Attach a new dryer sheet onto your fingernail using tape. Run it through any lint or debris that may be on your interior or exterior panes of fireplace glass. Continue to do this until all glass is free of lint and dirt.

Ketchup

Dip a sponge into some warm water, then squeeze out any excess liquid. Spread ketchup directly onto your exterior pane of glass, then let it set for 5-7 minutes before scrubbing in small circles. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Toothpaste and vinegar

Mix one tablespoon of water with one tablespoon of white vinegar in a small bowl. Dip your toothbrush into the mixture, then scrub away any lint or debris that may be on your exterior pane of glass. Gently scrub the interior pane in small circles until it is clean. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Peanut butter

Spread some creamy peanut butter onto your exterior pane of glass using a sponge or cloth. Let set for 5-7 minutes, then gently rub away any lint or debris. Use a clean paper towel to rub away any excess peanut butter. Let your glass dry for 30 minutes before using the fireplace again.

Club soda

Fill a bucket with hot water and add one tablespoon of dish soap into the mixture, then mix until combined. Dip your cloth or sponge into this solution, then apply club soda to the exterior pane of glass. Rub away lint, then rinse with cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.

Vegetable oil

Dip your cloth or sponge into hot water, then ring out any excess liquid. Apply some vegetable oil onto your exterior pane of glass. Let it set for 5 minutes, then gently rub away lint and debris. Use a clean paper towel to remove excess oil. Let your glass dry for 30 minutes before using the fireplace again.

Though there are many methods of cleaning fireplace glass, the most effective one is using a microfiber cloth or Sponge dipped in warm water that has been mixed with dish soap. To avoid lint and other debris from sticking to your fireplace by keeping it clean and tidy and by not throwing any lit objects into the fire.