Your Fireplace Tools Are Made to Last but only if…

If you care for your fireplace tools and keep them clean and in good condition they should last for a very long time.

You practice due diligence.

Not that caring for your fireplace tools is something of a federal case, but if you ordered them according to specifications and they were made by expert hands and certified top quality, you’ll want them to last forever. Fireplaces come and go, but fireplace tools, if cared for properly, will outlive you.

Tools are clever inventions of humankind. They serve a special purpose for a very special need and if you read through the history of tools, they have mirrored man’s ability to adapt to his environment and to make life easier.

If your fireplace tools are made of brass, there are some measures you can take to protect the brass finish. Avoid using commercial brass polish as this could affect the lacquer. It is usually better to use a soft sponge soaked in warm soapy water.

If you’re thinking of removing the lacquer coating, soak the tool in lacquer thinner for about 60 minutes and then gently wash off with warm soapy water.

If your tools are made of cast iron, the coatings may be eroded over time. This is normal. If rust occurs, sand the area and apply a rust retardant paint that is available in your local home center.

We need not emphasize that when handling your fireplace tools, you need to wear cotton gloves. When winter is over and it’s time to “retire” the fireplace, make sure that you handle the storage of your tools carefully. But before putting them away in storage, clean cast iron tools by getting rid of the build-up. You can do this by hosing them down. Then sprinkle an abrasive cleanser on the surface and scrub them with a soft pad.

When dirt, grime and residual matter are removed, dry the tools and wrap them individually, including detachable parts, in acid-free tissue paper. Don’t “bungle” them all in one storage bin.

There are numerous commercial products that are great helpers in cleaning andirons and brass tools. But you can do a rather simple homemade recipe – dip a steel wool in vegetable oil and rub the tools gently. And that’s it!



 

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