How to Clean Lopi Wood Stove Glass
Lopi stoves, a brand of vented wood burning stoves, are used in homes and other dwellings as a heat source or to supplement the home's main heating system. The stoves fit into any decor and are available in a variety of sizes and styles. Lopi wood stoves don't require any special wood or supplies. Like other heating sources, Lopi wood stoves must be maintained to ensure burning efficiency. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Old spatula or scoop
- Plastic container or old pot
- Latex gloves
- Paper towels
- Warm water
- Glass cleaner
Instructions
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Open the glass doors on your Lopi wood burning stove.
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Dip out a 1/2 cup of wood ash from the stove with an old spatula or scoop. Place the ash in a plastic container or old pot. Wear latex gloves to keep the ash off your hands.
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Wet two paper towels with warm water. The paper towels should be damp, not dripping with water.
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Dip the wet paper towels in the container of wood ash.
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Wipe the glass doors on your Lopi stove with the damp ash-soaked paper towels. Wipe both the inside and outside of the glass doors.
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Wet two additional paper towels with warm water.
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Spray the paper towels lightly with a glass cleaner.
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Wipe the glass doors with the glass cleaner-soaked paper towels to remove any streaks.
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Leave the stove's doors open slightly so the glass can dry.
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Tips & Warnings
When using your Lopi wood burning stove, leave the air control open to its fullest setting so the stove's air wash control can help keep the door's glass clean. The air wash control blows warm air over the glass and helps break up any ash buildup.
