The most important part of owning a stove is its maintenance. A well-maintained stove will not only look and work better, but it will also last longer.

There are a few simple procedures that can be executed to make the most of your investment. This includes seasonal cleaning (glass - both inside and outside, ash drawer, combustion chamber, dampers and gaskets), sweeping the chimney and other ordinary maintenance tasks as restoring the paint or cleaning and greasing the stove’s moving parts. Please also make sure that the baffle plate in metal is properly placed. 

If your stove is covered in concrete, the concrete cladding will absorb dirt over time and get a patinated look. Dust is best removed with a soft brush on a vacuum cleaner. Some can be removed with a soft, slightly damp cloth, others require a mild detergent. However, avoid using limescale removers, as the stones contain lime. If the discolouration has penetrated the concrete e.g. by smoke exposure, it cannot be removed. A very light sanding with fine sandpaper can remove stubborn surface stains. We recommend that you proceed gradually and first try with a vacuum cleaner, then a soft, slightly damp cloth and if that does not help, use a mild detergent without limescale removers.

If your stove is covered in ceramic, the stove’s surface will stay at its best just by being vacuumed with a small, soft mouthpiece or dusted with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use spirit or other solvents, as they will remove the paint. Never use a damp cloth, as this will cause dust and dirt to get into the stones, which can then appear crackled.  

All the above can be performed without special tools and can massively reduce the running costs in the long run.

WARNING: all cleaning and maintenance should be done with a cold stove.