It happens that older stoves have reduced draft over time, which leads to poor combustion of wood and insufficient heat accumulation. Moreover, this can become dangerous because when the stove is lit, smoke begins to escape into the room. One of the reasons for this unpleasant phenomenon is the presence of ash and soot in the smoke ducts. To solve this problem, it is necessary to properly lay the stove and periodically clean it, removing the ash through special doors.
One cleaning method is vacuum cleaning, which makes it easy to remove plaque and blow out ash from the smoke ducts. However, tar deposits may remain in the chimney. Apart from using simple methods such as logs or potato peelings, there are also oven cleaning powders on the market.
There are many different manufacturers of such powders.
The composition of oven cleaning powder is a complex combination of various salts, minerals and chemical compounds. Some components of the powder act as combustion catalysts, while others help destroy resin deposits in the chimney. As a result of the cleaning process, all sediments that flake off in the chimney fall down and burn out.
To use the powder, it is recommended to burn with dry wood. It is enough to pour one measure of powder onto the logs and light the stove. It is important to note that burnt coals are not effective for cleaning. According to the instructions, in order to completely clean a stove with a power of up to 25 kW, you need to use one measure of powder and add it 10 times with each fire. For ovens between 25 and 50 kW, it is recommended to use two scoops of powder.
Many people note a positive effect after the first use of the powder. It is immediately noticeable that the soot begins to burn better in the furnace, and the draft increases significantly.
1 kg jars are also available for sale. A jar weighing 500 grams allows for from 15 to 30 cleaning cycles, depending on the power of the oven.
When using this or a similar granular cleaner for stove and chimney cleaning, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s warnings. If the powder gets on your skin or eyes, rinse them immediately. It should also be taken into account that the use of powder can increase draft, which can lead to the release of hot deposits from the pipe and increase the fire hazard. Therefore, it is better to carry out the main cleaning in early spring or late autumn, when there is snow cover. For preventative cleaning, you can add powder at each fire.
If you have already used this or a similar powder to clean your chimney and stove, please leave your feedback in the comments. It will be interesting to know if this remedy has helped you.