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Cleaning Fireplace Slate


Posted by Bruce Kinsey on February 16th, 2004 08:55 PM
In reply to Cleaning a slate hearth by Matt Scanlon on February 16th, 2004 12:24 PM [Go to top of thread]

If it's mostly soot, try an oven cleaner, like Easy-Off. If it's paint, try a tough paint remover, like Strypeze (sp??). The latter worked wonders for me.

It's messy as the devil, and needs lots of newspapers and water rinses, but the result is fabulous. Be patient.

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