Neglecting to clean your fireplace can be seriously dangerous — here's how to do it correctly
Nov 22, 2023
Cleaning your fireplace is quite a simple process. Always wait until your fireplace has fully cooled down and there is no active fire or embers left in the firebox. Once the fireplace has cooled, simply place on some rubber gloves, grab a bucket and some old newspaper.
Remove any large pieces of burned timber. Once you have removed all large pieces, remove the fireplace grate and place on the old newspaper on the floor to not dirty your flooring or furniture. If you have a small ash shovel, scoop up the remaining ash from the firebox and place in the bucket.
If you want to clean the internal firebox further, use a mixture of warm water and ph neutral soap to remove any ash and soot. Gently scrub away using a soft sponge. Do not use any solvents as this may damage the paint. Clean your fireplace grate with the same warm soapy water and sponge and allow to dry.
