Stone fireplace- anyone know how to clean this?

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I would like your help to figure out how to clean our wood-burning fireplace of soot and smoke.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Since most of the sites I read explain to use harsh chemicals I have found this one which gives you a few other options. http://tips.simplygoodstuff.com/cleaning-fireplace-soot-from-brick-or-stone/

Mehmet Kaya · Answer

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GrandmasHouseDIY · Answer

Once you get it clean you might want to consider putting a brick and stone sealer on the whole thing to give you a head start to cleaning it next time. I used one on a stone fire place many years ago and it actually made the stone look nicer too. Just a thought, very cool fire place!

Doris Barnett · Answer

Not on painted surfaces but,stone will stand up to spray on oven cleaner. When dry use a stiff brush and a dust pan to catch.

MN Mom · Answer

This doesn't address how to clean the soot but it might help you in the long run. First, if you notice soot stains around your fireplace or hearth stove, you may have found clues to the culprit. However, a byproduct of burning any fuel is carbon. If your fireplace or stove is a vented model, the problem is the venting system, not the appliance; the venting components, connector pipe, chimney liner or the chimney design itself are to blame. Either look for excessively dirty venting, a blockage such as a bird's nest, or improper maintenance of the appliance. A fireplace or stove that has not been properly maintained may produce more smoke, fumes and particulates than the venting system was designed to withstand. Have the appliance cleaned and serviced, have the chimney cleaned and inspected.

Pat · Answer

Use spray foamy shaving lather. It's a mild but effective cleaner for many household surfaces.

Kathy · Answer

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I plan to try it this weekend.

Anna Hines · Answer

I have a white stone fireplace and I just scrub with bleach or bleach cleaner.

Kathy · Answer

I used a mix of Simple Green and water on mine, and it did a great job :)

LaVerne Jutila · Answer

This is what we used and it worked amazingly rock face looks brand new and bright ! http://www.goofoffproducts.com/

Lalybelle · Answer

I used the bathroom cleaner 'scrubbing bubbles' and was very pleased with the result on my stacked Austin stone fireplace!!!

Mary cartter · Answer

I cleaned the greasy smoky burnt adobe wall behind my stove with TSP.

Kayo Frazier · Answer

Something else to consider...A trick I learned on Fixer Upper is to light a small fire & if it becomes smoky in the room...You might want to get a chimney sweep to look @ the flue & stack to see if it's clogged or worse.

Fran DeVries · Answer

My rock fireplace had a lot of soot on it. I tried Oven cleaner spray and it worked very well.

Trixi · Answer

Try vinegar. It worked well on a marble surround

Joseph Farrugia · Answer

Best with steamer.

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