Since limestone is very porous, you will want to use a gentle soap and microfiber cloths to clean it.Remove dirt and debris from your fireplace with a vacuum or microfiber cloth.Then wipe down your fireplace with a soft cloth.To remove stains, make a homemade poultice by mixing flour and hydrogen peroxide.Apply the paste to the stains, let it set, and then remove it with a soft-edged scraper.
Step 1: There are towels at the foot of the fireplace.
During the cleaning process, the towels will catch dirt, dust, and soap on the floors.Make sure to remove any objects from the fireplace mantle.
Step 2: The fireplace needs to be vacuumed.
Dirt and debris from the limestone surrounding your fireplace can be removed with a handheld vacuum or attachment.If you want to avoid scratching the limestone, turn off the spinning brush attachment.
Step 3: Remove the microfiber cloth from the fireplace.
If you don't have a handheld vacuum or the spinning brush cannot be removed from your vacuum, do this.From the top of the fireplace, use the microfiber cloth to wipe it down.Remove the dirt and debris from your fireplace.If dirt and debris is not removed before the cleaning process, it can scratch the fireplace.
Step 4: The bucket should be filled with warm water.
The detergent or soap should be mixed into the water.Once they are well-combined, mix the water and soap.You can buy a limestone cleaner from your local hardware store.Do not use soap that contains ammonia, vinegar, bleach, acids and other harsh chemicals to clean limestone.
Step 5: Put a microfiber cloth in the water.
If you have excess water, squeeze it out.Start from the top.Put the solution over the whole surface.The solution should be set for one to two minutes.You can use a soft sponge, like the sponges used to wash cars, to clean the limestone.
Step 6: The fireplace needs to be wiped down.
After the solution is set, wipe your fireplace down with your cloth.Dirt and debris can be removed with more pressure.You can use a soft bristle brush or toothbrush to remove dirt from small crevices.
Step 7: It's a good idea to rinse with water.
You can refill the bucket with clean water by pouring the soap solution out.Put a microfiber cloth in the water and squeeze it out.Remove soap, dirt, and debris from the fireplace by wiping it down.You need to rewet your cloth in between wipes for a thorough clean.
Step 8: Let the air dry.
To dry your fireplace, use a microfiber cloth.Wait until the fireplace is completely dry, then wipe it down with a clean cloth.
Step 9: Take 34 cup of flour and put it in a bowl.
When a thick paste forms, mix in small amounts of hydrogen peroxide.The consistency of the paste should be similar to toothpaste.The paste will pull the stain out of the limestone.A commercial poultice can be purchased from your local hardware store.
Step 10: Put the poultice on the stains.
You can use a sponge or cloth.Let the poultice dry.It may take a couple of days for the poultice to dry.A baby gate or another type of barrier can be used to keep children and pets away from the fireplace.
Step 11: The paste should be removed.
The scraper is needed to do this.You can use a soft plastic scraper.Remove the paste from your limestone.At your local hardware store, you can find soft-edged scrapers.If the stains don't go away, repeat steps one through three again.Try using a commercial poultice.
Step 12: Use a microfiber cloth to wipe your fireplace.
Wet a microfiber cloth.If you have excess water, squeeze it out.Remove the limestone from the poultice.Take the limestone out of the air or wipe it down with a microfiber cloth.The vacuum can be used to remove the remaining pieces of poultice.To avoid scratching the limestone, turn off the spinning brush or remove it if it is an attachment.