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Spoilt Victorian Child
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I'd also like to know this.
Tried some white vinegar whilst cleaning up a few neighbouring bricks but it just seemed to make the soot worse/blacker.
Tried some white vinegar whilst cleaning up a few neighbouring bricks but it just seemed to make the soot worse/blacker.
88v8
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Someone here recommended bathroom cleaner.
http://www.periodproperty.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12582&p=168654&hilit=soot+stains#p168654
Search for Soot Stains in the search box to see past results.
As was also commented in that thread, the soot is part of the history. But there is such a thing as too much history.
Ivor
http://www.periodproperty.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12582&p=168654&hilit=soot+stains#p168654
Search for Soot Stains in the search box to see past results.
As was also commented in that thread, the soot is part of the history. But there is such a thing as too much history.
Ivor
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In our inglnook we had soot stained bare stone and bricks. I tried scrubbing it, but enough perstsists.
I did read somewhere that cow dung helps (I suppose it absorbs the soot ??), but that wasnt an option for us.
I eventually Lime-rendered, then lime-washed (white - not a good idea), but that just adds water and it seeps through
We eventualy had to revert to painting with red limewash to hide it...looks great actually
http://blaencwmbychan.blogspot.co.uk/
I did read somewhere that cow dung helps (I suppose it absorbs the soot ??), but that wasnt an option for us.
I eventually Lime-rendered, then lime-washed (white - not a good idea), but that just adds water and it seeps through
We eventualy had to revert to painting with red limewash to hide it...looks great actually
http://blaencwmbychan.blogspot.co.uk/
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I left all the soot in my fireplace and installed a woodburner in front of it. It's a bit black in there but I quite like it that way. Gives an indication there was once a proper fire there with a leaky smoke hood. I asked the other half over dinner tonight and without any prompting either way she said she appreciates it too. Just a thought as it would be a hassle to get those lovely years of soot back.