Interior Chimney Brick Cleaning

Interior Chimney Brick Cleaning

Most population who have chimneys and use them do so during the winter months. Depending on usage, bricks colse to the chimney in the chimney room can start accumulating stains from smoke and suit. This means the bricks will begin to discolor from the burning hearth keeping you warm on a snowy evening.

Removing these stains is not easy and requires a lot of elbow grease. Also, obvious chemicals that may be considerable in the process are harsh so be sure to keep the room well ventilated.

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So how do you start? Well, some of the things you'll probably need are the following: scouring powder, bleach, a tarp or protective cover for the floor, a good stiff scrub brush, protective goggles and gloves, baking soda. You may also need hazardous cleaning agents such as muriatic acid or trichloroethylene.

Ok, here's what you should do:

1. Cover the area below the chimney bricks as best as possible. Make sure to especially safe carpet. Do this well as there's no sense in cleaning the chimney but having to replace the flooring.

2. Starting from the top wipe down the bricks with a moist rag removing loose residue. Use dish detergent, soapy water, and scrub well until you start to see results. If the bricks are old don't scrub too hard unless you know they will not be damaged. Remember, for each of the cleaning steps you need to have patience for some of the tougher stains to dissipate.

3. When it looks like you need the harsher cleaners bring in the trichloroethylene or muriatic acid. Read instructions but for the muriatic acid you regularly mix 1 part to 9 parts water and apply with a rag while rinsing with a isolate clean rag.
Note: it may be best to test this on a small area and make sure it will not discolor the bricks. Also, Do Not pour muriatic acid explication down the drain as it is hazardous. Dump a lot of baking soda in the bucket until the explication stops reacting. Then dispose of it in the drain.

4. For obvious stains molding dough/putty (the light colored variety) made for children often works.

5. If you still have an issue there are other market cleaners available. Also, you may need to turn to a professional.

Interior Chimney Brick Cleaning

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