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1. 
   calvin | Sep 27, 2010 09:10pm | #1

   I don't get the creosote

   but every couple days I build the fire, lite it (top down burn), walk over to the sink and dampen a half sheet of paper towel.

   saunter back over and wipe the glass down .............

   Now, this is a tulikivi masonry heater-small glass in the doors, so no real big wipe down.

   Also, use a dry sheet of newspaper (with type, no color), crumbled up-wipe it back and forth-not as quick and maybe some glaze soot falls on the floor-most contained on the paper.

   Toss both methods into the firebox.

   I've never used chemical cleaner.

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   cussnu2 | Sep 28, 2010 10:14am | #4

   "saunter back over and wipe

   "saunter back over and wipe the glass down ............."

   would it still work if we mosey back over or jog or skip?

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   calvin | Sep 28, 2010 12:10pm | #6

   mosey yes, jog/skip-sure.

   The trick is to get back b/4 the kindling starts to crackle-worst case.

   the glass gets too warm to wipe.

2. 
   Hokuto | Sep 27, 2010 10:35pm | #2

   There are commercial solutions, but you can also roll your own.

   http://www.articleclick.com/Article/How-to-Decide-Which-Fireplace-Glass-Cleaner-to-Use/924862

   http://www.ehow.com/how_4856607_make-homemade-fireplace-glass-cleaner.html

   And while the first site suggests burning off creosote with a hot fire, you'd better be sure your glass is well conditioned ("broken in") first or you could break it literally.

   More suggestions here:

   http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/firepl/msg120837486989.html

   Other than these, try googling "fireplace glass cleaner"

   HTH

3. 
   cussnu2 | Sep 28, 2010 10:12am | #3

   Wet a newspaper with ordinary glass cleaner and dip it into the ashes and then use this on the glass followed up by normal cleaning.  Works wonders.

4. 
   Scott | Sep 28, 2010 10:35am | #5

   I use Easy Off oven cleaner. Same ingredient as the wood stove/fireplace glass cleaner (sodium hydroxide), but half the price.

5. 
   junkhound | Sep 28, 2010 12:33pm | #7

   just occasional use or do you use it for heating?

   occasional, any of what others have said. 

   If used for heating, a hammer for the glass and replacing with a steel plate works well......

6. 
   junkhound | Sep 28, 2010 12:33pm | #8

   just occasional use or do you use it for heating?

   occasional, any of what others have said. 

   If used for heating, a hammer for the glass and replacing with a steel plate works well......