How To Dispose Of Ashes From A Fireplace. One of the biggest mistakes people make is clearing ashes from the fireplace every time a fire is burned. Learn the proper way to dispose of fireplace ashes and protect your family.
Back when we used fireplaces to heat our homes, cleaning out wood ashes from the hearth was a daily chore. To remove black stains around a fireplace, use a strong degreaser, such as trisodium phosphate (tsp), which is available at home centers and hardware stores. When it is time to dispose of the ashes, transfer them to a metal container and wet. Here's what you need to know and how to dispose of ashes.
Make sure you wait long enough and do not dispose of the coals and ash where they could reignite and start a fire.
One of the biggest mistakes people make is clearing ashes from the fireplace every time a fire is burned. To remove black stains around a fireplace, use a strong degreaser, such as trisodium phosphate (tsp), which is available at home centers and hardware stores. In second option you can bury ashes anywhere but mostly it is buried between gate and entrance door of house. Have wrought iron fireplace utensils to use, including poker, tongs, shovel and brush.
