Hazy Glass After Cleaning It - Picture

[Enigma869]

Good Afternoon...

I'm just wondering if any of the knowledgeable folks on this board may have any pearls of wisdom as to how to remove the hazy top portion of the glass on my P68? I used to have the same issue on my Accentra, and it's beyond annoying. I get that pellet stove glass gets dirty (which is annoying enough), but to deal with this after the glass is cleaned seems like an issue that shouldn't be happening. I've only ever cleaned the glass with regular water, or ammonia free Windex, so there definitely shouldn't be any damage to it (caused by me). I find that when I clean the glass, the top part of the glass (inside part) remains hazy (see picture). It's definitely not dirty, as when I run a cloth across it, the cloth remains clean. Are there any magical formulas that people are using that make this go away? Any and all suggestions are most appreciated.

John

 

[slvrblkk]

Have you tried stove/cook top cleaner? They make one for wood/pellets stoves too but it's basically the same stuff.

 

[P38X2]

Have you tried stove/cook top cleaner? They make one for wood/pellets stoves too but it's basically the same stuff.

+1. That crap will come right off. Don't expect it to stay off, though.

 

[Bioburner]

Some have had success using the fine pellet ash on a damp rag. Your stove top cleaner is tums-calcium carbonate-marble dust.

 

[jertola]

Use white vinegar on a paper towel. Comes off with one wipe. Just go over it it with some window cleaner afterwards because the vinegar streaks.

 

[Enzo's Dad]

a window razor with water and vinagar works well.

 

[Woody1911a1]

do NOT use ammoniated window cleaner

try ceramic stove top cleaner available at any grocery or hardware store

 

[Former Farmer]

Some have had success using the fine pellet ash on a damp rag.

X2

 

[Melissa220]

I use Rutland Conditioning Glass Cleaner for Stove, Grill & Hearth. I use straight water to take off the surface ash and then follow the cleaner instructions, Works quite well!

 

[P38X2]

I use Rutland Conditioning Glass Cleaner for Stove, Grill & Hearth. I use straight water to take off the surface ash and then follow the cleaner instructions, Works quite well!

That's exactly the method/products I use.

 

[Enigma869]

Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered 2 bottles of the Rutland Glass Cleaner. I never considered needing another cleaner, given that when I ran the cloth along the glass, it appeared to be clean, given no ash or visible dirt was transferring, which is why I was baffled by the constant haze on the top of the glass. Hopefully, this Rutland product will make it magically disappear (at least while my stove is clean). Thank you again for the suggestions.

 

[Stevekng]

Thanks for the feedback. I just ordered 2 bottles of the Rutland Glass Cleaner. I never considered needing another cleaner, given that when I ran the cloth along the glass, it appeared to be clean, given no ash or visible dirt was transferring, which is why I was baffled by the constant haze on the top of the glass. Hopefully, this Rutland product will make it magically disappear (at least while my stove is clean). Thank you again for the suggestions.

WOW! I never thought that cleaning the glass on a stove would become a job for an alchemist! I have been using glass plus window cleaner for years on all my stoves. I have no idea what's in the stuff, though. I have a VF-100 (Meridian), A Quad Castile, and a St. Croix Afton Bay. I also have a Majestic Direct vent gas fireplace with a glass front. Yep, Glass plus on 'em all. I do have to use some ash on a glass plus soaked paper towel for the St. Croix once in a while. The stove is in my PEI house. I think it has something to do with the crappy Canadian pellets. The quality of pellets up there blows. The good thing is; I don't have to buy special cleaners. I do have to fight my wife for the cleaner if we're both using it though. That's why I keep spares.

 

[JoeS]

Magic Eraser takes the stuff right off!

 

[Stevekng]

a window razor with water and vinagar works well.

RAZOR! Wow! I don't think I would use a razor. The only time I've used a razor on the window is when my wife brushes the glass with a plastic bag when the glass is hot. And then I only scrape it when the surface is cool to the touch I use a drywall blade and make sure the flat of the blade makes full contact with the area. It's real easy to scratch that glass, especially when it's hot or warm.

 

[Enzo's Dad]

You have to be pretty agressive to scratch glass with a razor. Painters have been scraping glass successfuly for years. So far no issues i use the razor to loosen the really tuff areas then water and vinagar.

Ps the car industry also uses razors to clean glass with a dry wall blade seems more likely to scratch

 

[Bioburner]

Some stoves use a ceramic glass and it is not friendly to use of some cleaners.

 

[mikestod]

That's exactly the method/products I use.

Rutland Stove Glass cleaner here too. Pellet ash works good but if you get a little grit in it you can scratch the glass. Ceramic stove top cleaner worked ok, but you wipe on, let haze over and then buff off. The Rutland stuff is simpler to use, it goes on liquid and cleans everything off with very little elbow grease required and no buffing. I also had a concern about the use of cleaners on the ceramic glass, and the Rutland stuff is sold specifically for wood and pellet stoves so it seems safest to use without worrying about discoloring the glass. Its cheap enough at Tractor Supply too!

 

[Jack Morrissey]

Theres something wrong if it looks like that after cleaning....

 

[briansol]

I use the brush on the vac that gets most of the ash off and to about the above picture.
then a dab or 2 of rutland cleaner on a paper towel, and a little rubbing and it clears right out.

 

[Bridgeman]

Why not use ammoniated window cleaner? I think my Harmon manual says to use it. I do use a little ash if it needs a little extra. Is this a problem with a chemical reaction? Four years in and the glass is in great shape.

 

[jdinny]

Rutland Fireplace Glass and Hearth Cleaner here as well.

 

[Enigma869]

Why not use ammoniated window cleaner? I think my Harmon manual says to use it. I do use a little ash if it needs a little extra. Is this a problem with a chemical reaction? Four years in and the glass is in great shape.

I was told specifically by two different Harman dealers NOT to use any cleaners with ammonia in them. I was using Ammonia Free Windex, but I'm still baffled by that haze that doesn't want to seem to disappear. It disappears momentarily, but when it dries, the haze is showing.

 

[hossthehermit]

That haze blocks the heat, does it ????????????

 

[Enigma869]

That haze blocks the heat, does it ????????????

Wasn't really my point! I don't recall making this post about the heat coming out of my stove. I understand that glass on pellet stoves get dirty. That said, when I clean it...it shouldn't look like it looks. Hell, the stove isn't even 6 months old yet!

 

[Bioburner]

Why not use ammoniated window cleaner? I think my Harmon manual says to use it. I do use a little ash if it needs a little extra. Is this a problem with a chemical reaction? Four years in and the glass is in great shape.

Page 18 of the manual for P 43 says to use cool water. Or can use an approved non abrasive stove glass cleaner. Harman may not use ceramic glass. Some makers do.