How To Clean Wood Stove Glass With Ash. I often clean the glass while it is still quite warm. Then scrub gently to get rid of the soot accumulation.
Take a wet rag and wipe down the glass, removing the soot. If there’s any excessive soot to wipe, dip a rag in some of the wood ash in the stove to help soot on the glass cling to the rag. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Rub the glass with the ash in a circular motion and gradually the marks will start to go;
Rub the glass with the ash in a circular motion. Moisten the cloth and wipe the door pane with it. Take your newspaper ball and dip into the water then the bowl of old wood ashes. The ash will work as a mild abrasive, which will help clean the soot without scratching the glass.