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July 8, 2010
The dirty dust that builds up on your fireplace walls and door is soot. An unattractive reality of wood burning fires, soot can be handled easily with fireplace accessories like a Soot Eraser. Tackle the blackness before it can build up too thick with this handy product.
Soot Erasers are formed from vulcanized rubber. They are safe and non-toxic and work much like a chalkboard eraser. The rectangular shape is held in your hand and rubbed lightly against the stain, absorbing the residue along with other dirt and smoke stuck on.
Use a soot eraser for maintenance on the brick interior or exterior of your fireplace, the mantel and surrounding walls. It works on almost any hard surface that might hold soot and can be used again and again with no adverse effects on the surface. The Soot Eraser is all natural. There’s no water or other liquid cleaners required, just a slight pressure on the surface and the soot will be cleared away. Make sure to find something that will work with all different types of chimneys.
The alternative to the Soot Eraser is a full scrub down of the fireplace. Protect the room, carpeting and artwork from the messiness and dive into making your hearth shine again. Using a mixture of water, trisodium phosphate and bleach, soot can be scrubbed away with some time and pressure.
The Soot Eraser won’t work well on crusty, hardened layers. Once you have the build up off completely, regular maintenance is essential. Use the Soot Eraser whenever you can or feel the need to. It’s also a good idea to practice smart burning practices such as using dried, seasoned hardware for logs and keeping the fireplace burning the logs completely.
Soot is normal residue left by burning wood and not even the newest technology can remove it each time your fireplace is in operation. Be sure to stay on top of the soot marks on the fireplace, to avoid unnecessary dangers and present a more attractive looking hearth. Also be sure to book your annual maintenance with a trained professional and use a specially formulated fireplace glass cleaner for the doors.
Remember never to use a Soot Eraser while the fireplace is still hot. Let it cool down completely to avoid any unnecessary injuries and accidents.
Your hearth will shine like new and be safer with the simple use of a Soot Eraser to remove soot. A natural product to tackle a naturally occurring problem, no hearth is complete without these handy fireplace accessories.
Buy the Soot Eraser and other fireplace and wood stove cleaners and accessories online or in one of our five New Hampshire fireplace accessories retail stores. Fireplace Village also provides fireplace, wood stove and chimney cleaning and maintenance services in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
May 28, 2010
Wood stoves and fireplaces are durable and made to last, but annual maintenance and touch ups are necessary. Make the process simple with the help of Rutland Fireplace and Wood Stove cleaning products.
Bring the shine back to your glass doors with any of the products made for fireplace glass. Conditioners, spray and cream cleansers will work to dissolve build up and residue, allowing you to have the clearest view of your fire.
Shine up the brick or stone on the hearth and give your stove a good polish with more of the Rutland product line. Made to bring your heating unit back to its original glory, these cleaners are easy to use and effective. For a reasonable cost and a little work your hearth will be like new again.
Maintain and rejuvenate your hearth with Rutland Fireplace and Wood Stove cleaners, simple and fast ways to clean up.
Fireplace Village sells a wide selection of specialty fireplace and wood stove cleaning products. You can buy wood stove and fireplace cleaning products online or at one of our New Hampshire locations. Fireplace Village provides wood stove safety inspection and cleaning service in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Wood stove venting and chimney cleaning is also available in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
May 21, 2010
For the optimum safety and performance when using your wood burning fireplace, you will need to perform regular maintenance. Even when using the most efficient fireplaces available, there will be a level of soot and glaze buildup that needs to be cleared away.
The most important step is to contact a certified chimney sweep for annual maintenance to your chimney and fireplace. As a professional who has the proper equipment and training to keep your fireplace in tip top shape, a chimney sweep is essential.
Outside of this regular maintenance you can do some cleaning of your own. It’s important to recognize the different residues leftover from a wood fire. Creosote, which is highly flammable and must be removed from your chimney on a regular basis, is dark colored and crusty. This hard substance is a buildup or hardening of soot, another dark residue that’s softer and more easily removed.
A common recommendation is to have soot buildup removed from the chimney once it reaches a depth of 1/8”. After that depth the hardening or crust stage will begin and the danger increases.
Creosote glaze is another problem substance that builds up in your chimney and fireplace. This happens when new creosote layers are formed on top of other layers that are still moist or tarlike. The residue is shiny and hardens just like paint glaze.
There are products designed to break down the chemicals of the glaze, allowing it to be brushed or swept away easily. Use this powder or granular product when preparing the fire. A small amount applied will go into action as the flames heat up, causing a chemical reaction in the creosote glaze and basically burning it away. After this product has been used for a short time, the previously built up creosote can be simply brushed away leaving a safe and efficient chimney.
It’s a good idea to use the same thing as a preventative product, keeping the substances from becoming a problem. You’ll still need to invest in annual maintenance, but the work will be less and the day to day operation safer.
Burning dry wood and letting in the proper amount of air during the fire also helps to keep the creosote build up down. Practice good burning techniques to have the safest, most efficient fire and you can worry less about dangers like soot, creosote and glazing. When they do arise and at least once a year, have a professional inspect and clean your fireplace and chimney. Enjoy your hearth more with these simple steps.
Buy fireplace and wood stove cleaners online or at one of our New Hampshire locations. Fireplace Village provides stove, fireplace and chimney safety inspection, maintenance and cleaning service in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
March 2, 2010
 
Regular maintenance means you need to clean the glass doors or face on your fireplace or wood stove. But don’t try to use regular glass cleaners or your work will be wasted. Look for a specially formulated fireplace glass cleaner to do the job right.
Fireplace glass cleaners are designed to effectively remove creosote and soot build up. They’re non-acidic and safe to use in your home. Some leave a conditioner behind that helps to reduce further build up.
Spray on the formula and use a soft cloth to wipe down the glass – which is actually transparent ceramic or tempered glass.
You’ll be able to enjoy your fire much more through clean, clear glass and your fireplace or wood stove will be operating at optimum safety.
All of the high quality fireplace and wood stove cleaners that Fireplace Village sells are Made in the USA.
February 23, 2010
The ultimate in easy and worry-free fireplace and wood stove cleaning, the soot eraser is a must for every home.
This vulcanized rubber product is non toxic and works like a charm to erase soot and smoke build up from the hearth. Lightly rub down your bricks, mantels, stones and woodwork and watch the soot disappear. It even works on some wallpaper and doesn’t require a drop of solvents or cleanser. Just a light rub will do.
Heavy build ups may be tough to tackle, but with frequent use of the soot eraser, you’ll never have heavy build ups to worry about.
Get a pack and start using them today – your hearth will sparkle. Buy fireplace and wood stove cleaners and the Soot Eraser online.
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