How can I clean the stone around my fireplace? By DIY Expert Danny Lipford

Thanks to our friend Danny Lipford, DIY Home Improvement expert for recommending Quick n Brite to clean fireplace stone, bricks and masonry. Check out his article below!

How to Clean Stone Around a Fireplace
By: Danny Lipford
In categories: Ask Danny, Concrete & Masonry, Repairs & Installation

How can I clean the stone around my fireplace? -Valerie

Hi Valerie,

I would stay away from harsh chemical cleaners, since they can leave a flammable residue behind, which is not a good idea around a fireplace! I also wouldn’t use a wire brush when cleaning, since it can damage the stones.

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. Dip a scrub brush in the mixture, then use it to clean the stones. It’s messy, but it usually does the trick.

An easier solution is to use an enzyme cleaner. One that comes highly recommended by our friends at Better Homes and Gardens is called Quick ’n Brite. This is a multi-purpose cleaner that’s environmentally friendly; and, quite frankly, it really works!

Quick ’n Brite enzyme cleaner is available as either a liquid or paste. For cleaning stone around a fireplace, I would definitely use the paste cleaner.

Good luck with your project,

Danny