consider reducing the amount of time spent around chemicals overall whenever possible and avoiding smoking tobacco and inhaling secondhand smoke. When using acetone around the house in cleaning ...

Q: We painted our brick fireplace white. But after some use, smoke has stained the brick. What’s the best way to clean it? A: Soot is mostly carbon particles, but it often has a greasy nature ...

If there is ash or soot, it is recommended to conduct a simple wipe test on window sills or walls to see if a residue appears on a damp cloth. If it does appear, then additional cleaning is necessary.