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After a season of enjoying a roaring fire, you will probably find that the brick has accumulated some soot. Soot can accumulate on brick from both wood-burning and propane or natural gas fireplaces.

It’s the time of year when folks start migrating towards their fireplace in the evening, if they’re lucky enough to have one. There is something deep in us that finds warmth and comfort, not just in ...

Your fireplace will look better than ever just in time for long winter nights Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that ...

Q: How can I remove wood ash from fireplace brick? Gaithersburg, Md. A: From the picture you sent, it looks as if you’re dealing with ash, soot and a little charcoal — ash being the white and gray ...

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A fireplace showing burning logs and soot on bricks - Kirill Seliverstov/Shutterstock The air is getting cooler, and you can practically smell winter on the doorstep ...