How to Clean Fireplace Accessories

Cleaning fireplace tools is important part of fireplace maintenance. Because most fireplace accessories are displayed alongside the fireplace and in plain view, it is important to keep them looking nice and clean. It is also important to keep them clean because dirty accessories do not clean a fireplace properly.

Items needed:

• Dish soap or cleaning solution


• Bucket of water


• Large plastic spoon


• Sponge or scrub


• Cloth


• Steel wool

Step 1: Pour the dish soap into the bucket of water and stir with a large plastic spoon. You can also use a cleaning solution that is recommended to be used on the type of materials from which your fireplace accessories are made. Read the label on the cleaning solution bottle to make sure it is safe to use on your fireplace accessories.

Step 2: Use a sponge or scrub brush to apply the cleaning solution to each tool. Be sure to scrub each accessory thoroughly. When you have finished scrubbing one accessory, set it aside and scrub the other. Repeat this process until each accessory has been scrubbed and clean.

Step 3: Rinse each accessory with clean water and set the accessories aside. Use a cloth to dry each fireplace accessory individually. Drying the accessories helps prevent them from rusting.

Step 4: Use a piece of steel wool to remove any rust that is present on the accessories. Simply rub the steel wool over the accessories and gently apply pressure to the hard to remove rust. Use a cloth to wipe away any dust.

Step 5: Place the accessories back into the accessory rack and store the rack near the fireplace. Fireplace accessories should be cleaned once every two to three months.