After a season of enjoying a roaring fire, you will probably find that the brick has accumulated some soot. Soot can accumulate on brick from both wood-burning and propane or natural gas fireplaces.

Brick fireplaces blacken easily from smoke and soot. These are our best tips on cleaning the brick around your fireplace to ...

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A fireplace is the ultimate way to fill your home with cozy warmth. Learning how to clean your fireplace is key to ensuring it works safely and efficiently once the temperatures outside begin to dip. ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

Many effective cleaners can dull the paint finish, so proceed with caution. Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A ...