Cleaning Stone Fireplace Surround

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.

Cleaning stone fireplace surround.

If your fireplace is very dirty apply the cleaning solution with a sponge and let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub the stone and the mortar. It s messy but it usually does the trick. Next pick up a stiff bristled brush metal bristled brushes are best and start scrubbing.

Next spray the fireplace with water and wash it with an all purpose cleaner and sponge. After an initial cleaning mix mild soap and water dip a sponge into the solution and continue cleaning the stone. Do not let the cleaning solution dry on the stone mantel or fireplace surround as it could permanently affect the color of the stone. Stone is porous and holds on to dirt.

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. After rinsing with water dry with a soft cloth or towel. Dip a scrub brush in the mixture then use it to clean the stones. You ll need to scrub hard to clean all the nooks and crannies.

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.