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Discussion in 'Pellet Stoves, Pellet Fireplaces, Pellet Furnaces' started by ttdberg, Nov 5, 2014.

  1. ttdberg

    ttdberg Pellet Pig

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    Until this year I had always used windex or something similar to clean the glass on the stove. I saw this stuff at the store and decided what the heck. What a great find this was! It's a light blue color and has the consistency of tooth paste. Holy cow it works very well, even the dark brown caramel-like deposits that form on the glass that are traditionally very hard to clean off, come off like butter with this stuff. Highly recommend it!

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  2. HDRock

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    I use this, bought it at Home Depot works very goood
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  3. NYCountry

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    I usually use vinegar and it works well
     
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    It also puts a barrier on the glass to keep it cleaner longer. And it works well on my glass stovetop.
     
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    I either use ash from the stove and water which works miracles or rutland stove cleaner which melts the grim off.
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    A wet paper towel dipped in stove ash is all I ever used.....works great and is basically free.
     
  7. My IS heats my home

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    Great tip ttdberg , I'll give it a look.
     
  8. subsailor

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    I've been using the Rutland Glass Cleaner for years. It removes everything.
     
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    All I ever use. Go over it a second time with just a slightly damp towel to. Get the film off. The microfiber ones work best.
     
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    I use the Rutland on occasion, but usually just use a wet paper towel.
     
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    That's what I do too
     
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    I use the wet rag too. If I get a stain, I usually dip the rag into the ash first. Then finish with a clean wet rag.

    One brand of Oak pellets left a stick stain. I used a bit of goo be gone on the sticky spot. Seemed to work well.
     
  13. Birddog91

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    Love the ash idea, I use wet paper towel. Was told never to use windex etc... .
     
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    I killed my first glass seal with windex on my old Quad. The windex seemed to work at the seal fibers and I had a bunch of strings hanging from it.
     
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    I killed my first 3 gaskets with the blue stuff. The dealer recommends it & uses it in the showroom.
     
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  16. KatwillNY

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    I like most things Rutland, although I agree with Pete, damp paper towel and ash works well on both my pellet and wood stoves.
     
  17. Lousyweather

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    all good, just don't use it on the outside if you have mirrored glass (many Harman units now)
     
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    The Rutland or the ash?
     
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    either one
     
  20. Iron Stove

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    I alternate the Rutland, and wet towels. Really helps prevent any burnt up crud from bonding to the glass.