Soot removal from a fireplace
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Trying to find best way to remove soot from brick fireplace face.
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Billie Crutchfield
on Jun 13, 2016
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A good degreaser will take care of that. I don't want to cause any alarm, but its odd to have that many smoke stains on the wall like that. You can install a smoke guard and glass door. They also have cool fireplace inserts too that help produce a lot more heat and only need a little fuel. It really cuts down on the smoke. Soot is carbon monoxide and smoke stains means you have carbon particles in your house. You should really have your chimney inspected and swept. Good Luck!
Bryan's Workshop
on Jun 13, 2016
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TSP
Adrian Stasiuk
on Jun 13, 2016
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To avoid using harsh chemicals, try using a foaming bathroom cleaner or white vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle.
Janet Pizaro
on Jun 13, 2016
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use a rubber ball you know the red white an blue one an rub it around the area
Tee5405171
on Jun 13, 2016
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You may want to look into getting that fireplace reworked, it appears to have some serious draft problems, or install electric or ventless gas.
Lagree Wyndham
on Jun 13, 2016
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http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Soot-from-Brick http://adequateman.deadspin.com/how-to-clean-a-soot-stained-fireplace-1684631746 Also get a Fireplace Pro out there to check it out. You have a bad venting problem. The chimney may need serious cleaning. The damper may not even be working properly. I suggest you don't use it until you get it checked out!
William
on Jun 13, 2016
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you need to be careful using any kind of liquid that will cause the soot to soak further into the pores of the stone. I would suggest professional cleaning. Insurance should be able to help you with this. There are special soot cleaning chemicals that only professionals can purchase that should be used. Another method is to use soda blasting. Another professional service that can restore the stone to its original glory. Of course if you do not like the stone you can always wash it and paint it. Lastly like others said, something is wrong with the draft, perhaps a plugged flue, animal or damaged flue cap? What ever the reason it needs to be corrected before you die from CO or burn house down.
TipTopHouse
on Jun 13, 2016
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Designers on tv often use aerosol Scrubbing Bubbles, a brush and a bucket of warm water, and it always seems to work. I've used it on a grave marker, and it was great!
B. Enne
on Jun 21, 2016
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