In article , Frank frankdotlogullo@comcastperiodnet wrote:

Any solution to washing soot off white brick (cement bricks) fire place?

Washing soda -- NOT baking soda -- works wonders on soot on glass fireplace
doors; worth a try on brick.

Mix a cup of washing soda in a gallon of warm water, and start scrubbing. Wear
rubber gloves, though -- if you don't, you will rapidly become aware of the
exact location of every nick, scratch, and hangnail on your hands and fingers.
Won't do any real damage unless you get it in your eyes, but it does sting.

You can find washing soda on the laundry detergent aisle in many grocery
stores, usually next to the borax. Not sure where you are; here in
Indianapolis, I get it at Kroger. Two dollars and change for a 3-pound box.




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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.