How Do You Restore Cast-Iron Wood Stoves?
Wood stoves are an excellent alternative heat source that can save a lot of money on energy bills. The heat produced by a wood stove is often enough to allow you to turn down your thermostat significantly in the wintertime. Old cast-iron wood stoves often need to be restored to bring back their original beauty. Rust, grease and other stains often form on cast-iron wood stoves over time. Removing these stains and refinishing the surface of the wood stove will leave it in like-new condition. Scrub the surface of the stove with a dry wire brush. This will remove a lot of the rust and gunk built up on the surface. Wipe down the stove with a damp rag to further remove dirt and debris. Mix a solution of trisodium phosphate and water into a bucket. Use 1 part trisodium phosphate to 4 parts water. Scrub the wood stove with a wire brush and the cleaning solution. Allow the surface to dry completely. Fill a small bowl with white vinegar. Dip a steel-wool pad into the bowl of vinegar and wipe dow
