How to Remove Soot Stains From Stucco
Soot stains on a stucco wall leave greasy residue behind that's difficult to remove. Whether caused by small fires or stovepipe emissions, soot is not removable by plain soap and water. Chlorine bleaching agents can damage the cement composition as well as the color of stucco. The best solution is an oxygen bleach cleaner, which will remove the stain and leave the stucco looking fresh and clean. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Dust mask
- Broom or cleaning brush
- Powdered oxygen bleach cleaner
- Bucket
- Garden hose
- Rag
Instructions
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Brush the soot-covered stucco wall with a broom or cleaning brush. Wear a dust mask during this process to avoid inhaling the soot.
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Mix one cup of powdered oxygen bleach cleaner with a full bucket of water. This product is available from all home improvement centers. Apply the mixture to the soot-covered stucco using a scrub brush. Allow the cleaning mixture to sit on the wall for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Dip the scrub brush in the cleaning solution and begin washing the stucco. Rinse an exterior stucco wall with a garden hose. Rinse an interior stucco wall using a rag soaked in clear water. Allow the wall an hour to air dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Maintenance and repair of stucco walls is vital to their longevity.
Do not use an acid cleaner on stucco surfaces. It will cause permanent discoloration or damage to the wall.
