Fireplaces - Soot and smoke
Soot, smoke dirt, and stains are common around marble fireplaces. The best removal is as follows:1. Scrub the surface with the non-fat detergent and a stiff fiber brush, then rinse with clean water.
2. If this still leaves noticeable dirt and stains, continue with the following steps.
3. Cover the whole surface with a poultice consisting of baking soda or some other alkaline cleaner, mixed with a liquid laundry bleach to form a thick paste.
4. Spread on the stained surface to a thickness of about
5. Cover with damp cloths to keep the poultice damp.
6. Leave in a place overnight.
7. Remove by wetting and/or scraping with a wooden spatula, plywood, or stiff cardboard.
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