PAINTED MANTELS: Often, much of the soot on painted mantels can be removed
by using a dry cleaning sponge, such as Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Just rub in
small circles until soot disappears. For stubborn soot, mix a solution of
warm water and ammonia in a bucket---about 1 cup ammonia to gallon water is
the right proportion. Soak a clean rag in the solution, wring out excess,
and wipe mantel. Let dry, then repeat if necessary.
UNPAINTED BRICK: First, lay down a drop cloth, plastic sheeting or old
towels on the surrounding area. Fill two buckets with warm water. You’ll
also need rubber gloves, two sponges, and a can of foaming bathroom spray
cleaner. Starting from the top of the bricks, apply water liberally to the
bricks with a wet sponge that has been dipped in one of the buckets. Spray
bathroom cleaner over the wet bricks and allow it to foam and soak in for
about 1 minute. Then, using your scrub brush, scrub the cleaner into the
brick using a small circular motion, again from the top down. The foam will
turn the color of the soot. Using the second sponge and the second bucket of
water, wipe the sooty foam off the brick. Work your way down the brick and
then start the process over again, using the clean sponge and bucket of
water to re-wet the brick and the other bucket of water to wash away the
foam. Repeat until all soot is removed.
CARPET: Soot can end up on carpet around the fireplace hearth, or sometimes
be tracked in from outside sources. To remove it safely, first sprinkle a
generous amount of cornstarch on the entire soot stain. Let stand for an
hour. Vacuum thoroughly. Then apply a liberal amount of carpet cleaning
solution to the stain, but don’t soak the carpet. Blot the stain with a
clean white cloth until solution and soot is absorbed. Repeat spraying and
blotting as necessary until soot is gone.
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