Cleaning Stone Fireplace Surround

You ll need to scrub hard to clean all the nooks and crannies.

Cleaning stone fireplace surround.

If you have guests coming over then do follow the above mentioned tips on cleaning a stone fireplace surround and achieve a neat and clean surface. Dip a scrub brush in the mixture then use it to clean the stones. If your fireplace is very dirty apply the cleaning solution with a sponge and let it sit for a few minutes. Next spray the fireplace with water and wash it with an all purpose cleaner and sponge.

Stone is porous and holds on to dirt. To clean a stone fireplace start by using a broom and dustpan to sweep up any ash and dust. After an initial cleaning mix mild soap and water dip a sponge into the solution and continue cleaning the stone. Dunk a clean soft sponge in the remaining tsp solution then apply it to the entire fireplace surround making sure to wet both the stone and the grout.

Scrub the stone and the mortar. A homemade cleaning recipe for stone that works well is to mix 1 2 to 1 cup of trisodium phosphate tsp with one gallon of hot water. It s messy but it usually does the trick. For more information on caring for surfaces made of marble and other types of natural stone such as granite travertine limestone and slate reach out to pfokus at 1 800 977 8313.

Do not let the cleaning solution dry on the stone mantel or fireplace surround as it could permanently affect the color of the stone.