The stone fireplace can bring many happy and warm to people. There are many methods to clean fireplace. But you should consider the material of the stone fireplace, the age of the stone fireplace, the statue of the stone fireplace, the cleaning tool and so on. Make clear beforehand, not every solutions have been fully demonstrated. Its own situation and existed damage phenomenon may damage your fireplace. You can use your experiment methods to undertake cleaning.
Cleaning method in the winter
Reduce the dust in the using process will help your future cleaning work. You can lay a piece of aluminum at the bottom of the stone fireplace. Get out the piece of aluminum when no using, then you can clean the dust easily and effortlessly. Of course, you can also use the old method, use broom and dustpan. To deal with soot problem, the best solution is put some salt in fire. This helps to remove ugly black stains.
Homemade cleaning method
For the fireplace wall and front, you can use homemade cleaning method. You can experiment which specific solution suit for you. After all, not every solution suit for you. Some people suggested that water sprinkle. The fireplace will be easy to clean after absorb water. Some people suggest water and detergent mixture to undertake cleanness.
Use triSodium Phosphate cleaning method
If the methods mention above is all failed mix 1/2 cup trisodium phosphate with 1 gallons of water, use the mixture to clean the stone fireplace. The mixture is toxic. So you need to put on mask and glove. And open window to ventilate to ensure the safe. Cover other furniture and carpet.
Cleaning method suggested by experts
You can clean the fireplace by yourself. But ask experts to eradicate the ashes thoroughly at least every year. As to the chimney, of course ask experts. And check regularly.