An easy way is to use a paint scraper. Any sharp edged object should be useful.
It is important that you do this regularly...soot can actually catch fire if left to build up, and can therefore be very dangerous.
First, brush off the loose ashes. Spray the brick with water. Then, mix a mild cleaner with water and use that to clean off the soot.
There is an acid solution that you use as a wash. You can find it at most hardware and/or paint stores
My fireplace has some bricks that are loose and needs to be cleaned. Would a fireplace service be able to do these types of minor repairs?
Well...It Depends Is It Wood Or Bricks?If Its Bricks Do Not AnD If Its Wood Yes
Yes you sure can but you must use a fireplace/ stove paint stovebright is a good reliable brand
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Yes, you can use vinegar to clean bricks. Vinegar is commonly used to gently clean bricks and restore them to original condition.
Get a chimney sweep!
Can anyone tell me how to clean indoor Tosca Stone - fireplace and archways? Thank you Can anyone tell me how to clean indoor Tosca Stone - fireplace and archways? Thank you
It is the ash dump. It allows you to clean the ashes out of the fireplace without having to put them in a bucket and carry them outside. Much more clean.
The best way to clean a limestone fireplace is by using a pH neutral stone cleaner. This cleaner is used with warm water and a sponge.
You can use a fireplace cleaning kit to remove some soot from the base of your chimney.
You clean bricks in a gas wall heater by turning the gas off and scrubbing them with a non flammable cleaner.
With the average fireplace design it is not needed to have those grates installed. They are only there to keep your fireplace clean during non use. So without them the fireplace will be usable but will have to be cleaned more often.