After you get the area.
Clean inside fireplace soot.
To remove soot from the grate andirons apply a few teaspoons of dish detergent to a water dampened scrubbing brush wet the grate andiron with water scrub until sudsy and rinse well.
To make the job easier you may want to.
You can use table salt like we did as well as regular dish soap.
If your fireplace is older than 20 years you may want to opt for a less abrasive cleaner and steer clear of the vinegar solution.
Undiluted vinegar is an easy nontoxic first response to clearing cloudiness from the fireplace glass.
In the example above we also used a quart spray bottle with.
There is no need to dilute the mixture and it works to shine the glass as you clear the dust and debris from the surface.
Soot is easily removed from fireplace bricks using a simple cleaning solution.
Mix equal parts vinegar and water and combine in a spray bottle.
How to clean a sooty fireplace with household items step 1.
If you see thick black marks on the cloth you have a soot issue.
Step by step instructions.
Discard in the trash can.
Combine 1 2 cup 120 ml of dish detergent with 4 cups 950 ml of water in a spray bottle and shake it up well to mix it.
Lay a towel drop cloth or a tarp on your floor below your work area.
Let the solution dwell for five minutes.
You can clean a fireplace glass with vinegar straight from the sprayer or dab it on with a clean towel.
Dip your sponge or.
Scrub them with a nylon brush to remove soot.
Return to your fireplace and using a fireplace shovel remove piles of ashes and debris.
Mix equal parts salt and dish soap.
Spritz a bit on a paper towel and dip it into the.
Once you have your cleaner and the area is prepped it is time to get cleaning.
Dunk a clean soft sponge in the remaining tsp solution then apply it to the entire fireplace surround making sure to wet both the stone and the grout.
To remove light soot or a cloudy film from glass doors mix a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water and pour into a spray bottle.
You will need some quick n brite paste.
Take a clean white cloth and rub it on the ceramic gas logs in the fireplace and on fireplace doors if you have them.
Removing soot and debris from your fireplace remove the andirons and grate from your fireplace and take them outside.