Log burner doors will stay clear of soot if you start doing a 5-minute task in November

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Log burners can often be really messy but there is a really simple way to keep them clean without buying anything, as all you need is a natural item you will already have at home

Log burners offer the cosiest method to heat your home once winter arrives, but many people are deterred from lighting them as they can prove extremely messy and tiresome to look after. It's fairly typical for log burner glass to become coated in soot after only a handful of fires, meaning they require regular cleaning to remain safe for use.

Nevertheless, nobody fancies spending ages on their knees scrubbing away at their stove door, so plenty of people wind up not using their log burner frequently or may even hesitate to purchase one. Fortunately, specialists at Contura, a wood-burning stove manufacturer, have revealed that maintaining a log burner clean can actually be remarkably straightforward without much effort, as all that's needed is some remaining ash.

They explained: "We don't recommend stove glass cleaners as they can attack black paint and smear the glass. The best results for the clearest view to your warming flames is achieved simply by using a little damp kitchen roll or newspaper dipped in leftover ash from inside the fire chamber."

It may sound peculiar, but the ash remaining from burnt logs can be among the most powerful ways to clean a burner, as it contains minerals that are considerably abrasive.

The ash will cling to the moist paper, which will then dislodge any soot or scorch marks so they can be wiped away within minutes and won't turn into stubborn stains

Using ash is one of the simplest methods to clean a log burner door in just a few minutes, and best of all, you won't need to spend a penny on specialist cleaning products.

Most commercial cleaners are generally not recommended for log stoves, as they can leave chemical residue that may react dangerously with the flames.

Leftover ash is among the most natural and safest solutions for cleaning a stove, and with winter approaching, starting the process now in November will help prevent stubborn burn stains accumulating on your burner.

First and foremost, ensure the stove is entirely cool before…

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