All products have a baked-on enamel coating. If
it becomes necessary to clean the glass or metal,
wipe with a soft, clean, damp cloth. (For stubborn
marks, fist use a mild soap solution.) Never use
ammonia or ammonia based glass or household cleaners
to clean the glass or metal, nor abrasive cleaners.
These will damage or scratch the enamel and eventually
the finish.
While a fire is burning keep the glass doors fully
open. The fire will burn with a more natural flame
and more efficient combustion and the glass will
not become dirty from swirling ashes. Excessively
large or hot fires, or fires too close to the firescreen
can cause the enamel coating on the metal surfaces
to be discolored by excessive heat, which can also
cause the glass to break.
Caution: Acid and other chemicals
are often used to clean new fireplaces and to remove
excess mortar. Unless these are properly neutralized
with a mild solution of household ammonia followed
by a generous rinsing with water, highly caustic
gases and acid fumes will be emitted. These can
eat away the enamel coating and corrode metal surfaces.
Acid damage is evidenced by heavy corrosion (rust
in the case of steel, copper spotting in the case
of brass). Acid damage is not covered by the warranty.
Near the ocean, the usual precautionary measures
should be taken to protect the enamel and the finish:
Apply a coat of carnauba wax or natural bees wax,
maintaining regularly. Avoid heavy wax build-up
that may trap dust or dirt. Buff the wax with a
soft, clean, dry cloth between and after applications.
Mesh curtains require dusting occasionally with
a soft brush.
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