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The glass in my fireplace is full of soot - what could be wrong?
Soot will appear on the glass if the combustion temperature is too low or if the lighting period is too short. When lighting the fireplace a lot of air must be supplied to warm up the chimney. Open the riddling grate and the air controls. If necessary, open the door a bit to supply as much air as possible. When the kindling have turned into embers, dry wood is supplied. Plenty of air must still be supplied. Close the riddling grate and primary air supply when the blue/purple flames have disappeared. The combustion is now exclusively controlled by the secondary air controls. Moreover, the combustion temperature is increased by supplying more secondary air and at the same time by keeping the riddling grate and primary air control closed. Besides, wet wood or poor draft conditions might cause sooty glass. Ask your Chimney sweep to measure the draft in your chimney.
How do I remove soot from the door glass?
You can clean the glass using Morsø Glass Cleanser. This must be done when the fireplace is cold. If heavy soot built-ups appear, use treble ammonia water to clean the glass. Soot may appear on the glass if the combustion temperature is too low or if the air controls are used incorrectly. The secondary air controls must be open and the primary air controls closed. The primary air either from the riddling grate or air control are only to be used during the lighting period or when dry wood is put into the fireplace.
How often should the fireplace be cleaned for soot and ashes?
The fireplace needs to be cleaned up at least once a year. But naturally depending on how much the fireplace is used. The baffle is removed from the fireplace and cleaned up – using a nozzle or a Morsø Ash Cleaner. The Ash Cleaner is also suitable for cleaning the rest of the fireplace. Note that the fireplace must be cold when cleaned up.
How do I clean the inside of the fireplace?
Remove the baffle and clean it up with a nozzle or a Morsø Ash Clean. The Ash Clean is also suitable for cleaning the rest of the fireplace. Note that the fireplace must be cold when cleaned up. The surface will be kept well if vacuum cleaned with a soft nozzle. If necessary wipe the fireplace with a moist cloth, but only when the fireplace is completely cold. Be careful when choosing cleaning materials as the paint may be damaged by acid.
What should I use to clean the inside of my fireplace?
You can use the Morsø Ash clean to remove soot and ashes. The ashcan must be emptied 2 or 3 times a week in an ash bucket where the ashes are to be kept until they are free from embers. The ashes cannot be used as fertilization.
How do I clean the surface of a Senotherm painted fireplace?
The surface will be kept well if vacuum cleaned with a soft nozzle. If necessary wipe the fireplace with a moist cloth, but only when the fireplace is completely cold. Be careful when choosing cleaning materials as the paint may be damaged by acid. If necessary, use mild detergent or brown soap. The painted surface may in the course of time get a grey tinge; but the fireplace can easily be freshened up with a special heat-resistant Senotherm spray-paint, which can be bought from your dealer. The fireplace must dry 24 hours before being used again. Some fumes will be given off by the paint. Ventilate the room during this phase.
How do I clean the surface of an enameled fireplace?
Wipe the fireplace with a moist cloth, but only when the fireplace is cold. Use a distilled water with a mild detergent or brown soap. Remember to remove the soap before lighting the fireplace. Enamel is a strong material that does not change appearance unless the fireplace has been exposed to different kinds of bumps and strokes.
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