How to Remove Soot From Clothing

There is nothing more comforting than enjoying a warm fire in the fireplace. The worst thing about it is having to clean out the soot, which is a nasty job. It is not uncommon to get soot on your clothing while performing the task. Fortunately, it can be easily removed by following a few simple instructions.

How to Remove Soot From Clothing

1. Take off your clothes and go outside and gently shake the excess soot off of the clothing. Be careful not to grind the soot further into the fabric.


2. Take the stained clothing to the sink and hold the stained area under the faucet and turn on the color water.


3. Hold the clothing under the running water to remove as much as the soot as possible.


4. Put four quarts of hot water in a bucket and add one cup of powdered laundry detergent.


5. Use a wooden spoon to stir the water until the laundry detergent is completely dissolved in the water.


6. Put the stained clothing in the bucket making sure the clothing is fully submerged in the water.


7. Let the clothing soak in the solution over night.


8. Remove the clothing from the bucket and launder and dry as normal.