Why is my fireplace glass turning black?

So why does the glass on your fireplace turn black? Blackened or cloudy fireplace glass is caused a buildup of soot and other small particles on the glass as a result of the fuel in the fireplace not burning properly, or a lack of ventilation over the inside of the glass.

How do I keep my fireplace glass from turning black?

Try burning harder woods like oak, cherry, or walnut, and avoid burning woods known for their higher sap content. If your wood stove has a heat setting, try turning the heat controls up a few notches. Hotter fires will keep your glass cleaner.

Why is the glass on my gas fireplace black?

Black glass on a gas fireplace

Improperly positioned logs can impede air flow and create excess soot during a fire. Black glass on a propane fireplace is also caused by the wrong air-to-fuel ratio. Improperly placed logs can be the reason for this as well as an obstruction or malfunction of the tank regulator.

How do you clean blackened fireplace glass?

Use vinegar solution: Try a homemade soot-cleaning solution made of ammonia and vinegar (1 cup vinegar, 3 cups warm water and 1 tablespoon of ammonia). Spray solution onto the glass and let sit for 30 seconds. With a clean cotton cloth, scrub in a circular motion until soot is loosened.

How do I stop my gas fireplace glass from sooting?

A technician can often reduce soot levels simply by cleaning out the air intake shutters and restoring the air-fuel ratio. Gas fireplaces that contain ceramic logs used to mimic the look of a wood-burning fireplace often fall prey to another problem having to do with flame impingement.

Obadiah's: Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting - Fixing Soot Build Up

How do you keep creosote from building on glass?

Ensuring to burn dry and low moisture content fully seasoned or kiln dried wood, providing sufficient airflow to fires and keeping chimneys and flues free from creosote buildup and other blockages, can help to keep creosote buildup on glass doors of fireplaces to a minimum.

Should there be soot in my gas fireplace?

Gas fireplaces are typically tuned specifically to produce either yellow or blue flames, and typically produce very minimal soot. So, if you have noticed this build up, you need to address the potential causes with a chimney sweep.

Can I use Windex on fireplace glass?

DO NOT USE WINDEX or other glass cleaners – gas fireplace glass is special and so it needs a special cleaner. Stop by and pick up some Gas Fireplace Glass Cleaner (try saying that one five times fast). It's a cream-based cleaner that will help lift that white film without scratching or doing damage to the glass.

How do you clean the glass door on a wood burning fireplace?

Use damp crumpled newspaper or a paper towel, dip it in ash and use this to clean wood stove glass. This method works most of the time. If the glass has a lot of build-up, try burning a couple high temperature fires in the wood stove before attempting to clean the glass.

How do you know if you have creosote build up?

How do you keep fireplace windows clean?

Wipe Down The Glass Between Fires

Using wet newspaper, or wet newspaper dipped in ash, on the glass between fires helps to keep on top of any blackening of the glass. This method has worked for us for many years.

Does vinegar clean fireplace glass?

You can clean your fireplace glass with distilled white vinegar; and by adding a small measure of baking soda, this will form a paste that can serve to loosen and remove stubborn soot marks. Use old newspaper to clean the glass interior surface.

What is the best way to clean fireplace glass?

There is no exact measurement needed here… just simply combine a bit of water, white vinegar, and enough of the ash from inside your fireplace to form a paste. This will essentially allow you to gently exfoliate the grime off the interior of your glass. To apply this mixture, we prefer to use a microfiber towel.

Can you use baking soda to clean fireplace glass?

Mix baking soda with warm water

Make a paste mixture of warm water and baking soda. In a circular motion using a firm bristle brush, apply the paste to the fireplace glass, and scrub clean all remaining grime.

Can I use baking soda to clean fireplace?

Sprinkle baking soda across your fireplace, then spray with vinegar. Allow the solution to sit for a few minutes. Then, use a scrub brush to scour the fireplace.

Can you use oven cleaner on fireplace glass?

DO NOT use oven cleaner on the glass. Oven cleaner will clean off the surface of the glass, however, it also removes the surface of the glass. The oven cleaner eats away at the glass surface, opening the pores and over time lets the dirt into the glass pours making it impossible to clean the glass.

Why do I have black soot in my house?

Almost all household black soot comes from scented candles. Oils in candles don't burn completely, the oil enters the air and turns into black soot. These soot particles are extremely small and can stay in the air for months. This means you may not see black soot from candles burned in November until January.

Can the fake logs in a gas fireplace burn?

Fake fireplace logs are usually made of ceramic fibers, refractory cement, or refractory ceramic. Each of the materials is designed to look like traditional wood logs. They are also able to withstand the high temperatures produced by gas fireplaces.

Do gas fireplace logs turn black?

If you have gas logs that have turned black with soot (see Fig. #1 & #2 below), odds are you did not cover the burner completely with the sand and embers that came with your burner (see Fig. #3 below).

How do I know if my chimney needs cleaning?

What will dissolve creosote?

Vinegar is a natural acid that will break down the creosote over time. All you have to do is pour vinegar onto the creosote and then wait for it to dissolve. If you want to take a more natural approach, try dissolving the creosote using salt water instead of vinegar or chemical cleaners.