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By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:36:55 +0000

Thanks TechWench

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:33:59 +0000

Sounds like you got lucky, but we are glad to hear that it worked! Clean bricks=better

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By: Max

Max — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 20:19:59 +0000

I just used some 409 to clean to soot off my bricks since it’s what I had on hand. Worked fine!

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:44:29 +0000

Nope. It wont sink in. It is a gelatin type of paste that is more solid than liquid. You can dilute it if you want, but you can also use it as is if you are worried about your stone. If left in paste form, it should not cause you a problem.

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:42:32 +0000

Did you let it sit? Did you use the paste full strength? These are the two most important steps. If used correctly, Quick n Brite should work very well for this kind of job. This is a tough job, so you will always want to use the paste version of Quick n Brite for the best results. Also, letting it sit is quite important too. It is the time you let it sit that most of the cleaning takes place, not the scrubbing you may or may not have to do afterward. Let the cleaner sit on a mess like this for roughly 30 minutes and it will work much better, and the black stuff should clean right up after that. If the build-up is severe, it may take more than one application to produce a perfectly clean surface. If there are multiple layers of grime, you will only be able to remove so many layers with each application. Please let us know if you need any further help getting this to work for you.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:21:39 +0000

The bricks round our fireplace are handmade and porous. Will this stuff not just sink in?

By: Farhana

Farhana — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:52:25 +0000

Unfortunately, this did not work on cleaning smoke damage from my outdoor fireplace brick.

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:52:08 +0000

Agreed. It would be nice to see some of you folks come back and tell us how well it worked. But may we point out that you also don’t see any complaints here either, and we literally approve every comment from non spammers to this page. We would also like to point out that it is much more than a promise we are offering. It is a full blown money back guarantee backed up by more than 20 years of experience with this awesome cleaner. Pretty much anyone that tries it would agree that it works great. Despite the full money back guarantee we also see a less than .05% return rate on this item. We say it works, because it does actually work.

By: jackson

jackson — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:42:30 +0000

I find it very interesting that there aren’t any comments from people who have actually tried and or used the product. Sure would be nice to get some feed back from the consumer, instead of ‘promises’ from the seller.

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 23:44:49 +0000

Creosote, smoke, soot and everything else can be removed with Quick n Brite. Of course creosote is the worst of the lot, but as long as you are using the paste full strength, you should have good results.

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:15:09 +0000

Creosote has discoloured the outside chimney bricks over a number of years.
It’s a light brick, the stains are severe and it looks very ugly.
Looking for a solution please.

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:52:33 +0000

Quick n Brite can clean nasty black build-up off virtually any surface. Certainly the fire box on your fireplace insert would be included. You would use the same procedure as above, and you will end up with the same great results. Try it for yourself and you won’t be disappointed.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 20:19:05 +0000

Have you had any success with this product in cleaning the fire box of pre-fab inserts?

By: tcfurnace

tcfurnace — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:43:20 +0000

I didn't know quick'n bright worked for cleaning soot. I'll have to start recommending that to my customers. Great blog btw.

By: Carla

Carla — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:37:58 +0000

That’s why i just hire someone to do it for me.

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:43:56 +0000

Luckily, with Quick'n Brite, you can do it in much the same way. The all natural formulation is gentle on surfaces and tough on stains at the same time. It won't ruin the wall or effect the paint. Just take a spray bottle of all purpose solution (3 tbs. in a quart of water) an spray it on the soot. Let it sit for just a bit and then take a damp microfiber cloth and wipe it clean. If the black stain is really bad then you may need to resort to the paste full strength, but in most cases, the spray and wipe method will work just fine.

By: flopowers

flopowers — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:09:22 +0000

how do I clean soot off the white painted walls?

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:36:34 +0000

You would use the same method as outlined above. Because Quick’n Brite is all natural and doesn’t contain harsh chemicals, you don’t have to worry about it discoloring or otherwise ruining any surface you use it on. It is totally safe for exterior brick or virtually any other surface with this type of build-up. Give it a try, and you will have great results.

By: Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:33:15 +0000

What do you recommend for cleaning a brick fireplace (exterior brick)? This is the area right above the fireplace and below the mantle, so I don’t want to use anything that will discolor or make a stain or greasy spot. I want to use something safe that will work, but not damage my brick, because it would be very noticeable. I don’t want to ruin the looks of my fireplace.

Thanks so much,
Cindy Brown

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:18:54 +0000

Bill-
We would recommend Quick’n Brite for this application too. It is safe to use on any surface you can get wet with water, and is chemical-free and non-toxic so you don’t have to worry about it damaging any surfaces. Quick’n Brite has been proven to easily remove suit and smoke stains from a variety of surfaces.

By: Bill McCoskey

Bill McCoskey — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:26:42 +0000

Have several old tin toys that have been damaged by soot from a house fire. (Not burned, but covered w/a layer of soot.) Will not come off with a light scrubing w/simple green. Any suggestions are appreciated. Material is stamped tin with a lithographed design on surface.

Bill

By: SimplyGoodStuff

SimplyGoodStuff — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:19:11 +0000

Quick n Brite is perfect for this surface too. It will deep clean, but you don’t have to worry about it ruining the surface. The general rule is that if you can get it wet with water, it is safe to use Quick n Brite on it. This cleaner is extremely safe to use, and you don’t have to worry about wearing gloves, or breathing dangerous fumes. Just follow the instructions above to achieve outstanding results. Click Here to order Quick’n Brite.

By: Kathy Malone

Kathy Malone — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:33:25 +0000

What kind of “Soap” do you recommend for cleaning a brick fireplace (exterior stone)?