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

How to use Quick n Brite in your Dishwasher to Remove Hard Water

Hard water and calcium and mineral deposits are a huge problem that a lot of people face in many areas of their home like dishwashers, showers, outdoor windows and cars and there are many products on the market that claim to get rid of the hard water problems. At Quick n Brite, we put a 100% money back guarantee with our claims, and we've been doing that since 1952. 

To remove hard water and calcium and mineral deposits use Quick n Brite in your dishwasher. Not only will the cleaner help remove water spots and stains on your glasses, dishes and silverware, but it will also remove hard water and calcium build-up from your dishwasher jets helping your dishwasher to spray better.

In your next 3-4 loads of dishes, add 2 tablespoons of Quick n Brite paste or liquid to your dishwasher in lieu of regular dishwashing detergent. Use the Quick n Brite with your dishes inside, there are no harmful chemicals in Quick n Brite that you have to worry about! After 3 to 4 loads you will notice the hard water spots and calcium and mineral deposits are removed from your dishes and dishwasher! 

Then, once a month add 2 tablespoons of Quick n Brite paste or liquid to your dishwasher for maintenance! 

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