How to clean white stone fireplace??
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A friend of mine borrowed my Quick n Brite, I had bought off an info commercial more than 15 years ago. She was in awe of how well it worked. I've never seen it in stores but their web address is: http://www.quicknbrite.com/
I have used it on my patio set to clean that up after winter. Everything comes out like new including the umbrella and cushions. I bought the set in 1988.
I use this every year to clean the outdoor furniture and things. It is safe for pets and humans and is biodegradeable.
Like I said I bought it over 15 years ago and am still using the same container. I bought the paste form and it goes a long way. I would definitely buy more when mine is gone!
I have used it on my patio set to clean that up after winter. Everything comes out like new including the umbrella and cushions. I bought the set in 1988.
I use this every year to clean the outdoor furniture and things. It is safe for pets and humans and is biodegradeable.
Like I said I bought it over 15 years ago and am still using the same container. I bought the paste form and it goes a long way. I would definitely buy more when mine is gone!
#5
I found this one:
This is a situation that does require the use of a chemical. All that remains is to choose the safest method. Oven cleaner will take off that old baked on soot (the usual method is the use of harsh acids). Spray the brick (or stone) and leave for 5 to 10 min. Test a spot to see if its ready to be wiped off. Leave a bit longer if not. Wipe it off, then wash down with hot sudsy water and allow to dry.
On the other hand, although I've never had a chance to try it, Dishwasher Glisten (the product mentioned under Big Jobs above) could possibly do the job too.
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I dimly remember the "how clean is your house" ladies on the BBC America had a tip, but I can't remember what it is.
This is a situation that does require the use of a chemical. All that remains is to choose the safest method. Oven cleaner will take off that old baked on soot (the usual method is the use of harsh acids). Spray the brick (or stone) and leave for 5 to 10 min. Test a spot to see if its ready to be wiped off. Leave a bit longer if not. Wipe it off, then wash down with hot sudsy water and allow to dry.
On the other hand, although I've never had a chance to try it, Dishwasher Glisten (the product mentioned under Big Jobs above) could possibly do the job too.
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I dimly remember the "how clean is your house" ladies on the BBC America had a tip, but I can't remember what it is.
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Location: Eden, Utah; originally NY
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HGTV suggested using a bathroom spray cleaner like Scrubbing Bubbles or Lysol Basin, Tub & Tile Cleaner. My huge fireplace is about 60 years old ..... stone, and it was very black above the fire. This worked, beautifully! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: (I think I used the Lysol product.)
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Location: Dayton, OH
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I would check with a local stone supply company. They may have a cleaner made just for stone. They may ask for a picture or sample to determine the correct type of stone that the fireplace is made out of.
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