Problems with cleaning smoke produced by burning candles and soot from fireplaces are the subject of messages I get frequently. Until I discovered Lestoil, a heavy-duty multipurpose cleaner that ...

Delphine Farmer is a professor of chemistry at Colorado State University. Getting rid of these gases isn't as simple as turning on an air purifier or opening a window on a clear day. In a new study ...

It's no secret that fires are dangerous. Whether a house fire or wildfire, the damage can leave everlasting destruction to homes such as property and smoke damage. Ridding a home from the smell of ...

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: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature that ...