If you have a stone or brick fireplace, use Coca-Cola as a non-toxic way to remove the damage. If Coca-Cola doesn't work, trisodium phosphate should do the trick.
Things You Will Need
Coca-Cola Method
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Pour cola into the bowl and dip the scrub brush into the soda.
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Scrub the burns with wet scrub brush, applying additional Coca-Cola as needed.
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Rinse scrub brush and scrubbed area with clean water. Scrub the area again using plain water. Blot dry.
Trisodium Phosphate Method
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Put on gloves and face mask. If you are accident prone, long sleeves, pants and closed-toe shoes are advised.
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Combine 1 tbsp. of trisodium phosphate with 1 gallon of water.
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Dip the scrub brush into the trisodium phosphate solution and apply to the burn mark.
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Scrub the burn mark gently, wetting the area with additional solution as necessary.
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Rinse area thoroughly and repeatedly with plain water. Blot dry.
The Drip Cap
- Working fireplaces are beautiful and can add instant ambience to a room.
- Scrub the burns with wet scrub brush, applying additional Coca-Cola as needed.
- Rinse scrub brush and scrubbed area with clean water.