How To Get Candle Soot Off Walls
Removing Soot from Walls and Ceiling
Question: Soot Removal?
We have soot smoke on the walls and on the ceiling. How can we remove it?
By Gr from Wisconsin
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January 28, 2015 1 found this helpful
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Try magic eraser! It was the only thing that worked for me. But I also used it on the wood, smooth mantle. So I'm not sure for walls or ceilings.
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April 15, 2017 2 found this helpful
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TSP- trisodium phosphate, local hardware store, inexpensive. I've been using it for years heavy grease soot, wood, bricks wall, metal and laundry stains.
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Question: Candle Soot On Walls?
February 26, 2005
I have just painted my rooms in my house and over the winter I burn candles. Now I have black soot like material on my walls. Anyone have any easy idea on how to get this off? I work 65 hours or more a week at the hospital as a registered nurse and I don't have too much spare time
Thanks everyone,
AJ FAN
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February 26, 2005 0 found this helpful
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Rubbing alcohol on a clean rag. If you put it in a spray bottle you will get drips.
cj
February 26, 2005 0 found this helpful
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The first thing I try for wall and ceiling stains is a (generic brand) Mr. Clean-type eraser. It's not failed me yet.
By Amy (Guest Post)
June 15, 2008 1 found this helpful
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Watch out for that rubbing alcohol tip, it took the soot off, but it took the paint with it. Amy
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Question: Soot Odour?
We had a chimney fire 6 years ago, and a crack appeared in the chimney. We could see it on the outside. We got it fixed just a 1 year ago, but obviously left it too long. The chimney has a bedroom on either side of it, and we can smell soot when the fire is on. The builders could only go so far in the chimney. Soot must of fallen outside the flues. I'm worried about this odour. If I put my nose to the walls I can smell it.
Do you think putting plaster board on the walls in the bedrooms will help, and skim over it?
By Teresa
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DCA
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January 12, 2015 0 found this helpful
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I agree with the previous person. You should not smell any soot in a bedroom if the fireplace and chimney are working correctly. Suggest you have the entire chimney and fireplace inspected with a new estimate for any needed repairs.
Also, if the prior repair company is at fault, you might consider a monetary demand for any new repairs you may have to make.
Anonymous
February 16, 2016 0 found this helpful
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Get the chimney insulated. They put an inflatable rubber tube down the chimney, pore a thermal cement down around it. When set they deflate the tube and remove it leaving a sealed smoothed chimney.
Question: Cleaning Soot from Walls?
May 2, 2017
The prior tenants in an apartment heated the place primarily with a wood burning stove. The walls now have a lot of soot on them. We anticipate painting and question should we clean the walls first or prime/seal them and then paint.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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May 2, 2017 0 found this helpful
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You will want to clean and then prime. There is a play dough like product that you rub over the walls that takes up the soot.
Judy
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May 3, 2017 1 found this helpful
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You need a special soot sponge and rubbing alcohol.
Step 1
Vacuum obvious pieces of soot.
Step 2
Wipe the stains away with a dry cleaning sponge.
Step 3
Dip a clean cloth in rubbing alcohol and use it to dab and blot the stains if some soot is still left on walls.
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Question: Soot on Painted Wall?
January 16, 2011
I would like to know how to clean soot off of the walls.
By blake from Flowood, MS
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Anonymous
December 5, 2015 0 found this helpful
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TSP does work but it will make you cough. Definitely wear gloves or your skin wil get irritated. This is not your regular cleaner.
Question: Black Soot on Walls?
February 1, 2010
How do you clean black soot from a grease fire off textured walls?
By Brass from IA
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February 1, 2010 0 found this helpful
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Textured walls will be hard to clean. But you could try a dry cleaning sponge. They are chemically treated and work well to clean soot and smoke damage from fires.
You could also try a mix of tri sodium phosphate and water.
Question: Getting Soot From Woodstove Off Painted Walls?
How do I get the smoke damage (black) off my painted walls from the winter use of the woodstove? Any suggestions please?
By Becky R.
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May 12, 2011 0 found this helpful
Good old fashioned distilled vinegar and water solution and some elbow grease.:-)
May 16, 2011 0 found this helpful
I would try "20 Mule Borax" - I know it works on cigarette smoke. Dilute in water according to instructions and also pour some dry into a small container.
Once you've wet your cloth/sponge and squeezed it almost dry dip it into the "dry" borax and start washing. Hope this helps.
Question: Removing Soot From Walls?
What is the best cleaner to remove soot off painted walls?
By Ed
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February 8, 2014 2 found this helpful
Look for a product at the Dollar Store called Totally Awesome. I have used it for everything from washing mechanic greasy clothes to hard water stains. It's named as it works.
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My husband and I are buying a house. On one of the visits to the house we saw what we thought was dirt on the walls and the carpet. Since then we have discovered that it is more likely something called black soot deposition.
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