With all eyes on the fireplace, it's essential that you keep it clean. Thankfully, there are a few methods that can keep your slate fireplace looking beautiful and welcoming at all times.
Things You Will Need
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Mix one to two drops of mild dish detergent with two cups of warm water in a bowl.
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Soak a washrag in the cleaning solution and rub off the dirt and grime from the surface of the fireplace.
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Dry the fireplace with a towel or allow to air dry. Be sure the fireplace surface is completely dry before applying additional cleaners. Air drying can take several hours; consider allowing it to dry overnight.
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Apply a thin layer of teak oil, available at most hardware stores, to the surface of the fireplace using a soft cloth. Wash with a cleaner containing trisodium phosphate (TSP) if you do not have access to teak oil. TSP cleaners, such as Spic and Span, will break down dirt and grime without harming the slate. Follow dilution instructions on the TSP cleaning product and rub directly onto the stone using a soft cloth.
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Wipe down the fireplace with a cloth dampened with clean water to remove any extraneous cleaner.
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Apply furniture polish to the slate with a soft cloth for extra shine. Rub into place and buff dry.
The Drip Cap
- Slate is a common material used in the building of fireplaces because of its resilience, durability and ability to withstand high temperatures.
- Thankfully, there are a few methods that can keep your slate fireplace looking beautiful and welcoming at all times.
- Air drying can take several hours; consider allowing it to dry overnight.
- Apply furniture polish to the slate with a soft cloth for extra shine.