How to Clean a Fireplace Log
Gas, electric or wood pellet fireplaces are a popular addition to many new homes. Many wood fireplaces are being replaced with gas fireplaces to cut down on the dirt and debris wood generally brings into the house. In the winter, a fire in a gas or pellet fireplace looks nice, but the rest of the year, the fireplace can collect dust and residue from the flames. Keeping your fireplace in good working order includes maintaining the fireplace logs inside. Does this Spark an idea?
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Find or purchase two soft bristle paintbrushes. One should be 2 or 3 inches wide, the other an inch or less for smaller crevices. Soft bristle brushes can be found at home improvement or craft stores.
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Turn off the gas or electricity to your fireplace. No matter what type of fuel is used to fire it, make sure the fireplace is cool to the touch before beginning.
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Place newspapers around the base of the logs to catch dust and debris.
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Use your soft-bristle paintbrushes to remove dust from the crevices in the logs. Most older logs are concrete but newer ones are made of ceramic, so be careful cleaning them. Try not to handle them too much as they are fragile and can break or crack.
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Throw away the newspaper (roll it up carefully so as not to lose any of the dust on the floor). Vacuum the logs using an upholstery or brush attachment and then vacuum up anything on the floor around the logs.
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