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Q: How can I remove wood ash from fireplace brick? Gaithersburg, Md. A: From the picture you sent, it looks as if you’re dealing with ash, soot and a little charcoal — ash being the white and gray ...

Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

Q: How do I get wax off of my brick fireplace? I have tried heat, scrubbing and a household cleaner. Help! A: Janet, we took your question to a brick manufacturer, which said the first thing it would ...