Cleaning Out Ashes From Fireplace

Dispose of the mess in a heavy paper bag or garbage can.

Cleaning out ashes from fireplace.

It is best to remove all ashes from your fireplace and stove at the end of the heating season to prevent this from happening. A wet dry vacuum with a disposable bag will handle the job once the pile has cooled for at least four. Situate yourself on a kneeling pad. Deposit the ashes in an empty metal container that has a lid such as a small metal trash can.

About an inch or two of ashes on the bottom of the firebox is ideal but anything more than that should be cleaned out. You ll want to wait at least 72 hours after your last fire before attempting any cleanup. Use an ash vacuum to remove the rest of the ashes. Try in a small spot at first to test the results.

An ash dump door is an access at the bottom of a chimney for removing ashes that were created while burning and soot removed when sweeping down the inside of the chimney. Remove all the ashes and dust from the fireplace using a small shovel or hand broom to collect it on a dustpan. Make soap at home. Here are a few tips to help clean out your wood stove without creating a dusty mess.

Wood ashes actually have the potential to draw moisture that can wreak havoc on the metal components and masonry. Wait at least 24 hours after you ve burned your last fire so the ashes cool thoroughly. Remove the ashes from the fire pit with a scoop spade or shovel. Sweep dust and ashes off.

To remove light soot or a cloudy film from glass doors mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar. Keeping a clean firebox is important when using a wood stove. Ash is extremely acidic and when combined with moisture can be extremely destructive. When scooping is finished put the bucket outside in a place not close to combustible materials.

If you have smoke stains on your. Wood ashes mixed with a bit of water to form a paste can be used as a mild abrasive to buff up tarnished metals clean dirty glass and even remove adhesives and sticky residue. When burning the ashes are pushed to the grate at the back of the fireplace and fall down to the access. Remove or extinguish them.

Apply the paste with a cotton cloth while wearing gloves to protect your skin. Scoop out large amounts of ash with a metal shovel and place in a metal bucket. Use a vacuum to clean up the remaining ashes in the firebox and on the hearth. Thoroughly inspect the ash pile for live embers.

Move the ashes and wood bits around with a fireplace poker or long metal ended garden tool to ensure there are no hot embers.