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<\/p>\nWhen it comes to spring cleaning, one area you should really pay attention to is your fireplace. After such a long and cold winter, your fireplace will likely be in need of some TLC. By using a little elbow grease and cleaning your fireplace on your own, you\u2019ll feel a great sense of satisfaction. Plus, by getting rid of the dust and debris, you\u2019ll transform the space.<\/p>\n
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Whether your fireplace is wood-burning or gas-burning, fireplace cleaning is easy when you know what to do. The whole process will take you under two hours and will leave your fireplace safe, cosy and clean.<\/p>\n
If you want to learn how to clean a stone fireplace (or other types of fireplaces), after a very cold winter, then read our tutorial below to see just how easy it is.<\/p>\n
Now we know what you\u2019ll be thinking; \u2018why would I start a fire when I want to clean my fireplace?\u2019 We get it. This step may seem counterproductive for cleaning but it\u2019s actually very useful. If you start a small fire, the heat from it will help loosen the soot inside the log burner, saving you hours of scrubbing. It only needs to be a small fire, enough to help loosen the built up soot and as soon as the fire is out and the stove has cooled down, you can get to cleaning!<\/p>\n
After the winter we\u2019ve had, it\u2019s more than likely that there\u2019s going to be a mess when cleaning as ash and soot are prone to fall everywhere, however careful you try to be. So, before you begin, make sure to cover any furniture that is close to your stove dust sheets. If you don\u2019t have dust sheets, old bedding big enough to cover the furniture is also a great alternative.<\/p>\n
Cleaning a fireplace isn\u2019t going to be the tidiest of chores so we believe it goes without saying to make sure you\u2019re dressed correctly. Old clothes that you don\u2019t mind getting mucky are going to be your best choice, and ensure you have a couple of bin bags nearby for rubbish. By spending the time prepping your fireplace area, you\u2019ll save a lot of time cleaning when you\u2019re done!<\/p>\n
Combine washing up liquid with baking soda and plenty of warm water in a large bucket. Then, grab a pair of gloves and a stiff-bristled brush and take them to your fireplace.<\/p>\n
Take the andirons and grate out of your firebox (where the logs in your fireplace burn), making sure as much debris as possible falls back into the fire. Then, scrub them thoroughly with washing up liquid and water. If you want to add that extra bit of sparkle, you can also use metal polish once dry.<\/p>\n
If there are any large pieces of debris, start off by moving these away with your hands or a shovel if you don\u2019t want your hands to get dirty and place them straight into your bin bag. Then once all of the large pieces have been removed, use a hand-held vacuum to help with the smallest bits.<\/p>\n
If you start at the top and work your way down, you\u2019re not creating more work for yourself by going over what you have already cleaned. With the cleaning solution you made earlier, scrub the inside of your fireplace using your stiff-bristled brush, this step may need to be repeated a few times depending on how dirty your fireplace is. Don\u2019t worry though, it won\u2019t take long.<\/p>\n
While the inside of your fireplace dries, you may also spot that the surround of your fireplace needs cleaning too. To do this, use a solution made from cream of tartar and water. If you have a soot stain that\u2019s particularly stubborn, you may need to use a specialist cleaning solution, like a trisodium phosphate cleaner.<\/p>\n
If your fire has glass doors, then clean them simply using glass cleaner and paper towels. If the doors are particularly dirty, try washing them with warm water and washing up liquid first, this will save you lots of time. If you haven\u2019t cleaned the glass in a long time and it has blackened, you may need a specialist cleaner.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve cleaned the door, open it back up and leave everything to air dry, make a cuppa and pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Once the whole fireplace is dry and clean, you can replace the andirons and grate before lighting it. Your fireplace will be Instagram ready once again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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