sid Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yeah, I know, where else would you expect to get smoke stains [:$] It may add 'character' but we'd prefer it clean.We have a newish (2 years old) fireplace with woodburner; the stone which forms the 'mantlepiece' has become stained with smoke (the smoke was blowing back due to an unswept chimney, now remedied). Is there a product/method for removing the staining? It's decorative limestone.Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearly Retired (I am now) Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 We have a white stone fireplace too - it may be limestone but I don't know. It's in the Charente so it ought to have a large element of chalk - calcium carbonate - ish stuff .When our fireproof rope gave out on the insert we had a black smoke stain on the stone above. After trying various things I found that nail varnish cleaner (acetone?) did a great job. I dipped a cotton wool pad in it and rubbed away and it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks NRI said limestone because it's local stone; the fireplace is from Cheminees Chazelles, Charente. However, it looks quite porous and I was afraid that any rubbing with a damp pad might just engrain it further. I was hoping that there might have been a specific product on the market, however I'll investigate the acetone!Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Be carefull with it Sid and have LOADS of ventilation and I mean LOADS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Hi Sid,We had a similar problem and used a product by a company called UNIFEU.Its called, surprisingly, Nettoyant Pierre et Briques por cheminee and its available from Castorama.Needs gloves and floor protection in use but it is very effective. Its a foaming aerosol application with a clean water wash-off.I've got a full can spare if you want it.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 SID ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Too late the acetone got him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 [IMG]http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/Bugbear2/DrunkOwned.jpg[/IMG]I think you may be right...................[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Panic over. Sorry guys, I haven't looked at the thread for a while!! I'm busy on a roofing project (still !!).BB, the "Nettoyant" product sounds just right! I'm clsoer to Castorama than to your place I think, and have to go there anyway, so I'll investigate that. Thanks for the offer!Sid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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