Zip High Performance Block Firelighters contain unique energy granules which allow them to burn much hotter for longer compared to other competitor products. Formulated to light even the most difficult fuels such as hard , smokeless coal or damp wood. Each cube burns for up to 18 minutes (up to double that of competitor products),  making them very powerful and enabling you to reliably light your fire first time, every time, leaving you more time to enjoy a warm cosy fire.

The Zip High Performance Block firelighters are also ideal for lighting your barbecues. Don’t worry, they will not taint the food, as by the time you come to cook, the firelighters will have burnt through and reliably lit your charcoal to ensure an authentic barbecue taste.

Preparation and Usage

Indoor / Outdoor Fires

• Place 1 or 2 Zip™ firelighters on your coal, logs, briquettes or a thin layer of cinders. For hard to light fuels use more firelighters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the Zip firelighter at one corner (Zip™recommends long safety matches).
• When the firelighters are well lit, carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.

Barbecues

• Evenly distribute 2 or 3 Zip™ firelighters amongst your charcoal or briquettes.
• Light the firelighters at one corner (Zip™ recommends long safety matches). When the firelighters are well lit, carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• Allow coals to ash over evenly until glowing (20 mins) before cooking

Zip Twisted Firestarters made from natural wax and wood shavings twisted into cylindrical bundles. Perfect for lighting seasoned wood and can be used in home fires, stoves, for all types of outdoor fires, BBQ’s and Pizza Ovens. 100% Natural made with responsibly sourced wood combined with natural waxes these are ideal for the environmentally conscious consumers.

Preparation and Usage

Indoor / Outdoor Fires

• Place 2-3 Zip™ Twisted Firestarters amongst your fuel. For hard to light fuels use more firestarters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the firestarters. Zip™ recommends using long safety matches. When firelighters are well it carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• When the fire is well it, increase the draught.

Barbecues

• Place 2-3 Zip™ Twisted Firestarter amongst your charcoal or briquettes. For hard to light fuels use more firestarters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the firelighters. Zip™ recommends using long safety matches. When firelighters are well it carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• When the fire is well lit, increase the draught. Allow coals to ash over even until glowing (20-30 mins. before cooking)

Zip Natural individual firelighters are made from sustainable wood and natural waxes. These cubes are 100% natural and FSC® certified wood (FSC-C107333), providing an eco-friendly fire lighting solution. The natural formulation of these firelighters means they are perfect for use on your BBQ as they give off a pleasant odour and will not taint your food.

Each cube is powerful and reliable enough to light not only your barbecue but all types of fire. In fact, these Zip individual firelighters are the fastest lighting 100% natural cubes on the market today!

Preparation and Usage

Indoor / Outdoor Fires

• Place 2-3 Zip™Natural firelighter cubes amongst your fuel. For hard to light fuels use more firelighters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the firelighters. Zip™ recommends using long safety matches. When firelighters are well it carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• When the fire is well it, increase the draught.

Barbecues

• Place 2-3 Zip™ Natural firelighter cubes amongst your charcoal or briquettes. For hard to light fuels use more firelighters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the firelighters. Zip™ recommends using long safety matches. When firelighters are well it carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• When the fire is well lit, increase the draught. Allow coals to ash over even until glowing (20-30 mins. before cooking)

The Zip High Performance, Odourless firelighters are powerful and convenient to use for any firelighting occasion. They are specifically engineered to be odour free, meaning your hands and home remain fresh whilst lighting your fire. The improved formula with energy granules helps concentrate the heat where it is needed the most.

This product maintains the high quality performance expected from Zip, lighting most fires with just 1-2 cubes; meaning not only is this product clean, it is also reliable, fast and convenient.

The Zip High Performance Odourless firelighters are also ideal for lighting your barbecues. Don’t worry they will not taint the food, as by the time you come to cook, the firelighters will have burnt through and done their job of igniting your fuel for an authentic charcoal taste.

Preparation and Usage

Indoor / Outdoor Fires

• Place 1 or 2 Zip firelighters on your coal, logs, briquettes or a thin layer of cinders. For hard to light fuels use more firelighters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the Zip firelighter at one corner (Zip recommends long safety matches).
• When the firelighters are well lit, carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.

Barbecues

• Evenly distribute 2 or 3 Zip  firelighters amongst your charcoal or briquettes.
• Light the Zip firelighters at one corner (Zip recommends long safety matches). When the firelighters are well lit, carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• Allow coals to ash over evenly until glowing (20mins) before cooking.

These highly effective, Zip Wrapped firelighters are formulated to light even the most difficult fuels. They are clean, odourless and burn for up to 18 minutes, providing a convenient and reliable method of instantly lighting a fire. Simply ignite the ignition wrapper and the cube will light first time. 

This premium Zip firelighter takes all the hassle out of lighting the fire, meaning you have more time to relax and enjoy your fire.

The Zip Wrapped firelighters are also ideal for lighting your barbecues. Don’t worry they will not taint the food, as by the time you come to cook, the firelighters will have burnt through and reliably lit your fuel to ensure an authentic barbecue taste.

Preparation and Usage

Indoor / Outdoor Fires

• Place 1 or 2 Zip™ wrapped firelighters on your coal, logs, briquettes or a thin layer of cinders. For hard to light fuels use more firelighters as required.
• Using limited draught, light the Zip™ wrapper at one corner (Zip™ recommends long safety matches).
• When the firelighters are well lit, carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.

Barbecues

• Evenly distribute 2 or 3 Zip™ wrapped firelighters amongst your charcoal or briquettes.
• Light the Zip™ wrappers at one corner (Zip™ recommends long safety  matches).
• When the firelighters are well lit, carefully add more fuel taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• Allow coals to ash over evenly until glowing (20mins) before cooking.

Zip High Performance Liquid firelighter is ideal for starting your outdoor fires or barbecues. It has been specifically formulated to be a thicker liquid that clings to the charcoal fuel to aid swift lighting and stop pooling in the base of the barbecue. Because of this, you do not need to use as much as normal.

The anti-flash back nozzle makes it safe to pour over charcoal and the child resistant cap makes it harder for little ones to accidently open or consume. The nozzle also helps it make it easy to direct the fluid to the parts of the barbecue fuel  that you would like lit, making it a safer lighting and cooking experience.

Preparation and Usage

Barbecues

• Cover the base of the barbecue evenly with charcoal – without using paper.
• Pour the Zip liquid evenly over the charcoal.
• Replace the cap and place the bottle away from the barbecue.
• Allow the liquid to soak into the charcoal. Light the charcoal with long safety matches.
• Carefully top up with charcoal as necessary, making sure not to put out the flames.
• Start cooking when charcoal has turned grey.

Open fires

• Pour the Zip liquid over the kindling – without using paper.
• Replace the cap and place the bottle away from the fire.
• Light the kindling.
• Carefully top up with wood or coal as necessary, making sure not to put out the flames.

The Zip Instant Light Charcoal Briquettes are convenient, reliable and easy to use. Just light the bag and the charcoal briquettes will be ready to cook in 20 minutes. Giving you up to 2 hours of cooking time, with a consistent heat, they will BBQ food to perfection!

Preparation and Usage

• Open all vents in the BBQ.
• Place the bag centrally on the bottom charcoal grate/pan.
• Light the bag.
• Once the flames have died down and the charcoal has ashed over (approx. 20 minutes depending on outdoor wind conditions), spread the charcoal as desired.
• The BBQ is now ready to cook.

During the selection process, we have tested samples from over 250 charcoal and Briquette sources to ensure that we have the best performing, highest quality, natural offering possible.

Zip Natural Hardwood Briquettes have been independently tested to confirm that our product reaches optimum cooking temperature quicker and stays hotter for longer than other briquettes available. As they stay hotter for longer – larger quantities of food can be cooked with a smaller amount of briquettes.

The Zip Briquettes are formed out of 100% natural hardwood and without any harmful additives. This results in less smoke and authentic barbecued tasting food that we all enjoy. Not to mention that it is also kinder to the environment.

Preparation and Usage

• Evenly distribute your firelighters amongst your briquettes. For best results we recommend using 2-3 firelighters.
• Light the firelighter and more briquettes if you wish, taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• Always keep the barbecue uncovered until ready to cook.
• Allow 20-30 minutes for the briquettes to ash and glow before starting to cook.

The NEW, & first to market, Zip Eco-Friendly Charcoal Briquettes are 100% natural, made from renewable organic materials such as sunflower husks and corn cobs. The waste material used to make this ZIP charcoal is carbonised at high temperatures and then crushed and mixed with 100% natural wheat starch to create pillow briquettes, making them an eco-friendly, sustainable alternative to wood based charcoal, meaning that with every ZIP BBQ you have, you are doing your bit for the environment!

Preparation and Usage

• Evenly distribute your firelighters amongst your briquettes. For best results we recommend using 2-3 firelighters.
• Light the firelighter and more briquettes if you wish, taking care not to extinguish the flames.
• Always keep the barbecue uncovered until ready to cook.
• Allow 20-30 minutes for the briquettes to ash and glow before starting to cook.

Zip Instant Barbecue Grill trays are easy and convenient to use. They are ideal for impromptu, no fuss barbecues, wherever you are. They are light to carry yet strong and will not collapse under the weight of your food. There is also no need for extra firelighters or briquettes; everything you need to start cooking is in the tray.

Simply, unwrap the outer packaging, put the tray on the stand and light the wax paper that will ignite the premium FSC® certified (FSC-C107333) lumpwood charcoal beneath. The fuel lasts for up to 90 minutes so there is plenty of time to cook for a small group of friends or family. It is easy to achieve that real outdoor authentic barbecue taste.

Once completed, the tray can be easily thrown away. In many parks and beaches, there are designated instant light barbecue disposal areas. Be sure to use these if they are available.

Preparation and Usage

• Remove shrink wrap, cardboard tray and label. Leave the starter paper under the grill.
• Place the grill and stand onto a steady, level, non- flammable heat resistant surface sheltered from the wind.
• Do not use any firelighter or flammable liquids.
• To light the barbecue: without removing the grill surface, insert a lit match through the grill holes, under one corner of the starter paper.
• The charcoal will be ready to cook in approximately 20 minutes depending on outdoor wind conditions.
• Once flames have died down and the charcoal has ashed over, cooking can begin.
• If desired, to maintain even heat distribution during cooking, agitate the charcoal by tapping the grill tray with a cooking utensil.

The Firelog, is convenient to use, mess and hassle free.  This clean burning, 100% natural firelog burns for up to 90 minutes with no need for additional firelighters, paper or kindling.  Simply light the wrapper and after 20 minutes add fuel for a warm and cosy fire. Ideal for an instant and ambient fire at the end of a long day.

The Zip Firelog is made from Irish willow and 100% natural waxes.

Preparation and Usage

• Place the product in your grate.
• Do not remove from wrapper.
• Carefully extend middle seam and pull out end seams.
• Light at arrows, sit back and enjoy.
• Add more fuel if required after 20 minutes.

Available in Pack Size

700g – Singles & Multi-packs

The NEW Zip Natural Starterlog, is the most natural way to get a fire started. Made from sustainable sourced Coppiced Willow, no trees have been felled to produce this powerful and fast lighting log. Perfect for stoves and open fires, simply light the wrapper and add fuel after 10 minutes. All of our Natural Starterlogs burn up to 60 minutes and have a low moisture content for an environmentally responsible fire. For the best fire, combine the Natural Starterlog with Zip's 100% Natural Heat Logs.

Preparation and Usage

• Do NOT remove from the wrapper.
• Place the Natural Starterlog in your Fireplace, Chiminea or Firepit.
• Make sure the horizontal seam is on top.
• Grasp the wrapper at both ends and pull outwards, carefully pull the middle seam upwards.
• Light the wrapper at both ends and in the middle.
• Add more fuel if required after 10 minutes.

The QuickStart Firelighter, replaces the need for newspaper and kindling. Simply light the wrapper as an ultra-convenient way to start your fire with no fuss or mess. Once lit, add additional wood or coal on top and then sit back and enjoy a cosy warm fire.

The QuickStart firelighter is made using a smokeless formulation of coppiced Irish Willow Wood and naturally derived wax i.e. using 100% natural ingredients. The wrapper makes this a very clean product to use and comes in a handy 150g size to work in all fireplaces or stoves. In no time at all your room will be warm and welcoming.

Preparation and Usage

• Do not remove from wrapper.
• Place your Zip QuickStart firelighter in your fireplace, Chiminea or outdoor fire with the horizontal seam at the top.
• Grasp the wrapper at both ends and pull outwards and pull the middle seam upwards.
• Place wood on top.
• Light at arrows at both ends.

Available in Pack Size

150g Fireligher

The Zip 100% Heat Logs are locally sourced in Ireland from sustainable willow. The standard size makes it easy to store, ideal if you live in a built up area or anywhere where storage is premium.

This high density wood is perfect for a long burning fire with minimal ash, meaning less time dealing with the fire and more time relaxing.

Preparation and Usage

• These heat logs may spark in use and a close mesh fireguard should be used with an open fire.
• Store in a dry place.

Zip Black Grate and Barbecue Polish restores the appearance of Steel and Cast Iron. The polish helps to protect and polishes fireplace grates, log burners, multi –fuel stoves, barbecues, pipework and even window leading.

Simply squeeze out a little onto a cloth from the handy tube and then rub into your appliance. Leave for a minute or two and then buff off with a clean lint free cloth. In no time, your fireplace or barbecue will be looking all shiny and new again.

Preparation and Usage

• This product contains solvent, use sparingly.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Leave 4-5 hours, or preferably overnight, before using your appliance.
• Shake tube well before use. Always hold tube upright with the cap at the top before opening. Replace the cap immediately after every use.
• Using the unscrew cap, push the cap point firmly into the nozzle of tube and twist.
• Always dispense the polish onto a soft cloth or brush and keep well away from clothing and furnishings as it will leave marks.
• Once the polish is on the cloth or brush apply evenly over the surface.
• For a shiny finish, buff with a brush or soft cloth.

Zip Soot Reducer helps prevent the buildup of soot and creosote in your chimney that is deposited by the smoke when a fire is burnt. Keeping your chimney clean and soot free helps to improve and maintain fuel efficiency, whilst helping to prevent chimney fires.

This great product can be used in all open fires, stoves and solid fuel fires. Just use one or two sachets a week. Simply place them on top of your hot fuel and let them effortlessly burn to release their cleaning properties.

Remember that your home insurance company may now require an annual chimney inspection from your local chimney sweep to validate your policy.