How do you take out the ash from the bottom? There is no one-touch cleaning system here, it seems.
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With a small garden shovel, I use natural charcoal and wood there is a lot less ashes then with manmade charcoal.
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I don't really use the 'one touch cleaning system". I clean the interior bottom of the grill with a small hand broom and a dustpan...it works well and I clean the grill before the next use. I pull out the lower catch pan and simply dump all into a refuse container.
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I checked the one I have and no it doesn't empty from the bottom. I am holding it as a gift so I don't know how is best to empty it other than to just dump it out.
2036267
I do not take it apart. I mix a small amount of bleach with hot water and soak the top completely. This kills everything.
653536
I did. I removed the gravel at the bottom and replaced it with charcoal. Their is a plastic piece that divides the bottom from the sponges.
15752
use ash from fp. when it's cold, dip a damp cloth in the ash and scrub the glass. Another review mentioned this when I was looking for a glass cleaner. Works great!! no $$$ : )
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Inside or outside? I have some dust inside that I really don't how to clean! Any ideas?
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Good question! The Biolite surprisingly burns extremely clean. There really isn't much ash/soot at all left after a good burn. It just incinerates nearly everything. After cooking a meal you may have a palm full of ash and any leftover ash is easily tapped out or quickly wiped down with a small cleaning rag. I backpack quite a lot and usually I don't bother to give it a wipedown until I get back home. The stove also comes with a stuff sack, too. I've never got any dirt or ash on my packs contents when using it.
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I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
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Any wet/dry vac will clean ashes from a (COLD!) fireplace, you just have to clean the filter before and after each use. Ash and soot are very tiny particles which will quickly stick to the filter, clogging it and reducing the suction of the machine. Just remove the filter before and after you use it, take it out to your garbage container outside, tap it on the side a few times, and you'll be good to go.
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Every now and then I take my unit apart (remove screws from feet and slide out) and blow the dust from inside the cabinet. clean with damp cloth...allow to completely dry. reassemble. Do this only if cleaning the ceramic plates doesn't help. Make sure it's NOT PLUGGED IN. Be very careful. High voltage inside.
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Like has been mentioned, just turn it upside down and shake it out, there isn't a lot of ash, but what you get is a very fine , white ash. I collect this in a bin, and when there is enough, mix it with diatomaceous earth and peat moss , and put it in the chicken coop. The chickens LOVE to take dust baths in it!
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I couldn't find a way to separate without breaking it. So I end up just rinsing it out after use. In that way it is a poor design. If someone knows how to do it, I would be interested in knowing too.
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Try scrubbing it with steel wool or a pumice stick. I use them as my final effort for cleaning things. If they don't work, return it or throw it away.
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There is a hole in the bottom, however you do have to scoop out the ash. Otherwise I really do like the grill. We have had it for 3 months and it has been put to use.
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The ash can be removed after it has cooled with a small shovel or something similar. If desired, the fire pit can be cleaned with mild soap and water between uses.
2005842
Neither works! Get ready to dig, cut, and pull. Bamboo is evil and you're in "war". There is no easy way to get rid of it short of dynamite.
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Just grab the brush head and pull it off. Otherwise, run the brush under hot water an then pull it off