3 tips to clean your stone fireplace

When you think about cleaning your stone fireplace, you may feel a little worried about the difficulty of this important task to avoid not only its deterioration but also for safety.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia, we want to share 3 tips to keep your fireplace clean and safe:

Tip 1: Throw salt on the fire
There is a custom of throwing salt on a fire, this will make the soot stains around the stone fireplace disappear. However, it is possible that you have some stains so close that they resist this treatment, in those cases you will have to start the manual cleaning task.

Tip 2: Clean frequently
The more continuous you clean, the less stuck will be the remnants of soot and the easier it will be to clean them. Brush the soot from the fireplace with a soft cleaning brush once a week, the soot will not have time to solidify and will fall easily.

Tip 3: The last resort: Trisodium phosphate

If brushing did not work, the last resort is to use trisodium phosphate. This is a dangerous chemical and you must take proper precautions. Wear protective goggles, a mask and gloves; and make sure the floors and furniture are covered so the chemical does not damage them, and remember to use it diluted in water. For more safety, consult a specialist before mixing.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Peachtree City, Atlanta Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia can help you renovate or create the best place for your home. 

For more information in Peachtree City, Atlanta, Newnan, Sharpsburg, and Senoia call us: (678) 628-9987 

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