2 Responses to "How do I clean white stone masonry?"

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  Richard says:

  May 9, 2011 at 1:26 pm

  The best general purpose cleaner for inside stonework is a very dilute solution of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid to which rubbing alcohol has been added. This can be applied with a squirt bottle and then brushed.

  For about a quart of solution, mix about one and one-half ounce of Rubbing alcohol (70% Isopropanol) and one-half ounce of Dawn to warm water. Mix well and apply with squirt bottle. Brush soiled areas and rinse.

  Unlike acid solutions and TSP (Trisodium Phosphate), this cleaning solution will usually not damage the stone at all.
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  pescador says:

  May 9, 2011 at 1:26 pm

  They are so warm and cozy in the winter and so miserable to clean in the spring. Foaming bathroom cleaner does a wonderful job on soot, but first saturate the bricks with an all-purpose cleaner and allow to soak a few minutes.

  Thoroughly spray the bricks with the tub cleaner. Scrub with a stiff bristle brush dipped in Ivory and water. Reapply the bath cleaner as needed. If the soot refuses to budge, resort to TSP (trisodium phosphate) found in hardware stores. It is toxic and not highly recommended, but it cleans bricks. Keep the room well ventilated, wear gloves and a mask, protect your skin carpet and any furniture close by.

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