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Homes & Gardens
Lola Houlton

Your guide to cleaning a wood-burning stove in 8 easy steps

Cleaning a wood burning stove.

When you have a wood-burning stove in your home, you’re probably used to seeing the black marks and ash not only on the stove itself but on the hearth around it. But beyond its unappealing appearance, leaving soot and debris to build up can damage your stove, reduce its efficiency, and even pose a health hazard to you and your family.

That's why keeping your wood burner clean is key to a more aesthetically pleasing space, safer burning, and more cost-effectively running a log burner.

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