How to Prevent Dirty Woodstove Glass

Sarah from Obadiah's explains what causes woodstove glass to get dirty and how to prevent it with better log placement and preparation. a few simple tricks.
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[@jesseshackelford8691]

For years I was burning the bark also, now that I know that is what causes that my glass to get dirty, I'll make sure to take the bark off. Thanks, Sara. Love yall's videos, keep up the great work.

[@ObadiahsWoodstovesTroy]

Glad to help. Thanks so much. :)

[@chucks6318]

Thanks for the tips. I have been using a wood-stove for over 30 years and this is the first time I have ever heard that bark contributes to mucking up the glass. I will be adjusting things accordingly and see how it work out.

[@jeremypaluck4246]

What a beautiful stove.

[@fredadams6160]

Excellent advice Sarah! I will share this with others who have glass creosote problems.

[@whiteynut]

I wasn't aware that bark could contribute to dirty glass. From my experience having wood too close to the glass and cutting back airflow has darkened the glass but running a fire with full airflow clears it on it's own. I do know that by weight bark holds a higher caloric heat value than the wood fibers so I will continue burning it. Work smarter, not harder.

[@roseericson3828]

So if you have a really messed up glass. To clean it take a damp paper towel and gently put it on some of the "white ash from your stove. Rub glass with this. Glass is pretty quickly returned to squeeky clean. 😎

[@ObadiahsWoodstovesTroy]

Thanks for your comment! Ashes do work very well, and its free! Thanks for sharing. :)

[@nevermind5321]

Thanks for the great advice, it really helped!

[@michaelcarver6868]

I'm interested in this stove

[@MultiBikerboy1]

Great tips…many thanks!🙂👍🏻

[@marchetta67]

Another informative vid. Keep up the great work! :-)

[@ObadiahsWoodstovesTroy]

Thanks again! :)

[@lonelyprepperhomestead911]

Sarah ... First the red dress, now the red sweater. Oh My! LOL
Great to see you share your knowledge and tips.

[@ObadiahsWoodstovesTroy]

What can I say? Red is one of my favorite colors. :)

[@LassieFarm]

@@ObadiahsWoodstovesTroy and Metallic silver, right,?

[@rickholland2471]

Hi Sarah, i just ordered a new grate from you today for my HE43. My fireplace was supposed to have a clean glass technology but it seems i have to clean it alot. I'm wondering if i could spray a cooking spray or something to keep soot from sticking to it as much and cleaning easier.

[@sarahchain4599]

Do not spray the glass with oil, it will produce smoke into the house. Are you getting proper draft on your chimney?

[@shaneroehrig985]

What is the best way to clean the glass once it is dirty?

[@jesseshackelford8691]

Using your ash you clean from your stove will clean the glass. Put some in a container and add some water make a paste. And take a rag and then what off the dirty stuff off your glass. And rinse with a clean wet rag.

[@ObadiahsWoodstovesTroy]

We also have videos on cleaning glass. Subscribe to our channel for updates on our new videos!

[@ShaneLOVESfish]

That's some green wood

[@jasonsee4802]

Isn’t it the case that bark will make the logs burn for longer as it’s a natural fire protection that eventually burns … rather clean the glass every so often 🤷‍♂️ … just my thoughts

[@SG-jc5bi]

Does every wood stove video start with dork music and a nerd

[@Lakelady1963]

Mean.

[@billhamilton7524]

it true@@Lakelady1963