Soot from fire pits, fireplaces and candles can leave major stains. Here's what experts say you can do to get rid of them. After shaking out the soot (into the garbage or outside), start to clean soot ...

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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 ...