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Is it easy to clean soot off of brick?

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It can be, yes. You can get the soot off with regular cleaning tools like soap, water, and all-purpose cleaner. Even when you get the soot off though, there's always that smoky smell left. The only way to get that out is to use an enzyme treatment.

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What if some of the soot got on the drywall?

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For drywall, hook your vacuum hose up with an upholstery attachment and suck up any big chunks of soot. Then, wipe the area with a dry microfiber cloth. For the remaining stains, soak a cloth in any all-purpose cleaner and scrub the stubborn soot stains away before drying it off by hand.

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Can I paint over fireplace brick that has been stained?

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You could. Just be warned the paint may or may not peel off.

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Our bricks are a sandstone type and smoothed. Will the water ruin the bricks?

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Yes. Sandstone is too porous. The solutions will be absorbed into the sandstone. Do not use a stiff brush on sandstone. Use a foam spray only - but for a short time, and rinse gently. Avoid the salt/soap paste.

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How can I clean smoke stains from a painted wall?

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Use the cleaning compound known as TSP, which is available at any hardware store.

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