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What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? #13777530 04/28/19 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,096 Where you can't drink the wat... Clint OP Campfire Regular OP Clint Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,096 Where you can't drink the wat... What do you folks use?

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13779148 04/28/19 Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,594 B Beansnbacon33 Campfire Regular Beansnbacon33 Campfire Regular B Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,594 Simple green.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Beansnbacon33 #13780066 04/29/19 Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,096 Where you can't drink the wat... Clint OP Campfire Regular OP Clint Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,096 Where you can't drink the wat... Thanks, I'll pick some up.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13784161 04/30/19 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX 2 257heaven Campfire Ranger 257heaven Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX A fresh razor blade works for me. If there’s no coating. Followed by some sprayway. Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13791194 05/03/19 Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,568 grottoes ,virginia,usa srwshooter Campfire Outfitter srwshooter Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,568 grottoes ,virginia,usa 409 and 0000 steelwool same with the glass on my pellets stove

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13796164 05/05/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA The old standard has always been ashes in a sock, slightly dampened. I would not use any soaps because you would then need to clean the entire unit... Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13797187 05/06/19 Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,070 Colorado Springs, CO, USA S saddlesore Campfire Ranger saddlesore Campfire Ranger S Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 19,070 Colorado Springs, CO, USA Check with wood burning stove dealers. We tried a lot of things,but finally got a product from them and it work great If God wanted you to walk and carry things on your back, He would not have invented stirrups and pack saddles

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13797331 05/06/19 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 8,736 San Joaquin Valley, Kalifornis... calikooknic Campfire Outfitter calikooknic Campfire Outfitter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 8,736 San Joaquin Valley, Kalifornis... I just have to wonder why manufacturers put glass doors in smokers. By the end of one good 8-14 hour smoke, you won’t be able to see it anyways. Sean

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? srwshooter #13798249 05/06/19 Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 D djb Campfire Regular djb Campfire Regular D Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,943 Originally Posted by srwshooter 409 and 0000 steelwool same with the glass on my pellets stove 0000 steel wool and a little vinergar/water mix for me too. The truth angers those whom it does not convince

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? djb #13801563 05/07/19 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Since there's food involved I'd use this...... Originally Posted by Sitka deer The old standard has always been ashes in a sock, slightly dampened. I would not use any soaps because you would then need to clean the entire unit... or this.... Originally Posted by djb 0000 steel wool and a little vinegar/water mix for me too.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? FieldGrade #13802031 05/07/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Originally Posted by FieldGrade Since there's food involved I'd use this...... Originally Posted by Sitka deer The old standard has always been ashes in a sock, slightly dampened. I would not use any soaps because you would then need to clean the entire unit... or this.... Originally Posted by djb 0000 steel wool and a little vinegar/water mix for me too. Because I have always cleaned wood stove door glass the old fashioned way I have not tried steel wool, but I would be afraid of scratching the glass that way. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Sitka deer #13802657 05/08/19 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by FieldGrade Since there's food involved I'd use this...... Originally Posted by Sitka deer The old standard has always been ashes in a sock, slightly dampened. I would not use any soaps because you would then need to clean the entire unit... or this.... Originally Posted by djb 0000 steel wool and a little vinegar/water mix for me too. Because I have always cleaned wood stove door glass the old fashioned way I have not tried steel wool, but I would be afraid of scratching the glass that way. I was thinking about the food involved more than scratching the glass but I clean the soot off of my wood stove's window with a piece of newspaper when I build a new fire so what do I know.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? FieldGrade #13802667 05/08/19 Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,157 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... I do the same Charlie. Newspaper removes a lot of soot. If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? ironbender #13802699 05/08/19 Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho FieldGrade Campfire Ranger FieldGrade Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 18,243 North Central Idaho Originally Posted by ironbender I do the same Charlie. Newspaper removes a lot of soot. A lot of people (my mom included) used to wash the windows with news paper.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Sitka deer #13802846 05/08/19 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,381 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,381 SW Missouri Originally Posted by Sitka deer Originally Posted by FieldGrade Since there's food involved I'd use this...... Originally Posted by Sitka deer The old standard has always been ashes in a sock, slightly dampened. I would not use any soaps because you would then need to clean the entire unit... or this.... Originally Posted by djb 0000 steel wool and a little vinegar/water mix for me too. Because I have always cleaned wood stove door glass the old fashioned way I have not tried steel wool, but I would be afraid of scratching the glass that way. Seen lots of videos of vehicle window cleaning using 0000 steel wool and whatever flavor of the day solvent. I wouldn't worry about the glass with fine steel wool.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13803289 05/08/19 Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY J jdunham Campfire Tracker jdunham Campfire Tracker J Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,319 Unfortunately NY When I have to clean the glass on our wood stove I use this. A little goes a long way and works great. https://www.rutland.com/p/50/stove-grill--hearth-glass-cleaner NRA Life Member ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? calikooknic #13803348 05/08/19 Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,763 Clinging to our God and Guns Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Dillonbuck Campfire Ranger Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 21,763 Clinging to our God and Guns Originally Posted by calikooknic I just have to wonder why manufacturers put glass doors in smokers. By the end of one good 8-14 hour smoke, you won’t be able to see it anyways. Plus the windows waste a ton of heat compared to insulated sides and doors. Honestly, I clean the racks, the bottom tray that runs the fat to the pan, the pan, and the very bottom. The door, sides, and top, not so much. Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13804794 05/09/19 Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 98 B Bear48 Campfire Greenhorn Bear48 Campfire Greenhorn B Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 98 I've used all kinds of expensive cleaners, but the best thing I finally discovered was using full strength white vinegar and than cleaning it off with paper towels. I couldn't believe how easily the soot came off!

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Clint #13805513 05/09/19 Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,626 Anchorage, AK USA Ashes when dampened ooze lye which is what cleans the glass. It actually does a great job, quickly. The inks on newsprint are soy oil based. It is the superthin layer of oil that makes the cleaned windows look so good. Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: What works best for cleaning the smoke off the glass in my smoker door? Sitka deer #13806697 05/09/19 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,755 humboldt C Craigster Campfire Tracker Craigster Campfire Tracker C Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,755 humboldt Originally Posted by Sitka deer The old standard has always been ashes in a sock, slightly dampened. I would not use any soaps because you would then need to clean the entire unit... Learn something new every day. Old Corps Semper Fi Get off my lawn. FJB