Your fireplace will look better than ever just in time for long winter nights Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub ...

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Who doesn't love a warm, cozy fire? But the maintenance and clean-up that goes with hit? Not so much. And while chimney cleaning needs to be contracted out to certified professional (more on that ...

Key Points Distilled white vinegar is an organic cleaning product that can be used to clean in nearly every room.Vinegar contains acetic acid that helps break grease and soap scum, and slows the ...

Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

It’s the time of year when folks start migrating towards their fireplace in the evening, if they’re lucky enough to have one. There is something deep in us that finds warmth and comfort, not just in ...

I’m the first to admit that distilled white vinegar is an overrated household cleaner. For one, it’s not the antibacterial superstar the internet makes it out to be. Second, it can actually damage ...