How can I fix discolored wood around my fireplace?

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I have a gas fireplace in my living room that has white decorative wood around it. The center of the wood directly above the fireplace has discolored from smoke/heat from the fire in the fireplace. What is the best way to fix this problem myself instead of hiring a professional?

Hillela G. · Answer

You can use Murphy Oil Soap or Wood Cleaner and cotton rags to get the job done good luck!

Pat Kynerd Thomas · Answer

Thank you!!

Sharon · Answer

If there is a top coat like poly on the wood, it might have permanently discolored it, so you could also use a stripper on the discolored part, then apply a new coat of the white and poly (get non-yellowing kind). You could also repaint the whole surround in a darker color so the heat damage doesn't show next time. They also make paint specifically for heat exposed areas... https://www.google.com/search?client=opera&q=paint+for+hot+surfaces&sourceid=opera&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

Pamelalounsbery · Answer

There is a sponge you can buy that works specifically for smoke damage. We used them to clean with at the cleaning service I worked for they do a great job

Pat Kynerd Thomas · Answer

<div>Thank you!</div>

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