What Are Your Options When Cleaning A Brick Fireplace?

Cleaning your brick fireplace is  not one of the most exciting jobs to be done but when the time comes you want to make sure that you have the right option and tools to complete the job. With many different products available on the market for cleaning fireplaces you need to be sure that the solution you choose is suitable for your brick fireplace and for use in your home.

Keep glass and brick clean the safe way.

Trisodium Phosphate - Also known as TSP this substance is a very powerful chemical often used for stubborn cleaning tasks. Used as a cleaner, degreaser and stain remover it needs to be used carefully as it can leave marks on the brick surface. As TSP is such a powerful substance, protective clothing is required, including safety goggles or glasses and overalls or old clothes. The strength of the chemical can cause irritation and burns on the skin so covering up is essential when using TSP. The results can be impressive but it can take a lot of scrubbing to remove tough patches.

Ammonia - Used in a lot of cleaning materials, Ammonia is also a chemical that needs to be used with care. Protective garments including safety goggles and gloves are essential for using this substance. Ammonia can have positive effects on the removal of stubborn stains but the effect could be detrimental on old brickwork. A drawback of using ammonia is that it often needs to be left for up to an hour to work. This means that your home is open to ammonia fumes for a lengthy period of time. Consequently making ammonia an undesirable solution in a family home.

Non Toxic - Using non toxic cleaning materials doesn't mean jeopardising effective results. When using the right substance, such as Soot Buster, the results can match and often improve upon the results obtained by toxic chemical solutions. Reaction time for non toxic fireplace cleaners can be a fraction of the time of harmful alternatives. In addition they are safer to use around your family. The absence of harmful substances also means that no additional protective clothing or ventilation is needed to complete the task. 

 Our latest Soot Buster range is designed to easily and safely remove Soot, Ash, Grime and Dirt from  a wide variety of surfaces.  Available to buy in Glass and Fireplace based formulas from our webstore.  Click here for more information.