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Clean Fireplace Bricks by Vicky Smith
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Fireplace brick can discolor over time from exposure to soot, smoke and ashes. To get it looking like new takes some time and elbow grease, but the results are worth it. Brick is porous, so the chances are that some of the gray or brown shadowing you're seeing is in the brick and not just on it. An effective approach to getting the area clean is to use ingredients, such as soap, salt and baking soda that will draw the soot out of the brick and remove a very thin layer of the permanently discolored surface material to expose the clean area underneath. Instructions as follows: Firstly, put down a layer of plastic sheeting and then cover that with newsprint. Secondly, clean the inside of the fireplace and remove any ashes. Thirdly, remove the fireplace screen, andirons and any other decorative objects. Fourthly, cover nearby carpeting, furniture and draperies. Brushing can spray specks of soot long distances. Fifthly, open the granite slab. Consider this as a first and last step. The baking soda will help neutralize any acidic cleansers you may have to use. Tenthly, rinse with warm water. Eleventh, mix trisodium phosphate (TSP) cleanser with water according to the supplier or manufacturer's instructions. TSP can be caustic; it's a powerful cleaner, so wear gloves and eye gear. Twelfth, brush TSP on the brick and scrub with a stiff brush. Thirteenth, allow the area to dry between applications. Fourteenth, evaluate any remaining discoloration. You can apply TSP more than once and increase the concentration if you have to. Fifteenth, clean the spot thoroughly with water. Tips & Warnings In addition to the above preparations, there are also fireplace-cleaning solutions such as Brick-Anew that can get out stubborn spots. For a multitasking solution, use oven cleaner to get spots off your brick fireplace surround. It works in the oven to remove the same type of buildup. If soap and a mild abrasive are getting most, but not all of the discoloration off, try again but add a little ammonia to the mix. Matching the brick surfaces around the discolored spots is your objective, so take it easy and keep that in mind as you scrub. The methods suggested here go from the least to the most aggressive, and you should always use the least aggressive solution that will still do the job. Before cleaning your brick fireplace surround, test a small, inconspicuous area to be sure it will give you the results you want. Strong cleaners can discolor mortar and even change the shading of the brick itself. In short, as a popular business E-platform of promoting stone industry, we are in possession of a powerful technology group and high-efficiency operations management system. If you want to consult us freely, you can also see bathroom ceramic or become an honest follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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