Moonie
Boston, NY
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 11:53 pm Post subject: stained terra cotta pottery |
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I had a house fire two years ago and recovered several terra cotta pots that were inside the house. One of the pots is a large strawberry pot that I love but never had a chance to fill and plant. The outside of the pot has smoke stains on it and I need to clean it before using it, but I don't know what to use to get the smoke stains out. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to remove the smoke stains?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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kuntrygal
Texas ~ Zone 8
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:30 am Post subject: |
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You might try TSP. I have used this before to clean the smoke and smut from my brick fireplace.
Don't know if it will work, but it might be a place to start. Maybe the salesclerk could help you if you go to a home improvement store like Lowe's or Home DePot. 
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mjames2412
New York
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:13 am Post subject: |
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Try vinegar - i used some to clean smoke off of a firepalce
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sharon333
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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Vinegar... I never would have thought to use that.
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Moonie
Boston, NY
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| Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:01 am Post subject: |
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Thanks so much for the info. I will definately try that. I just hate tossing a perfectly good pot just because of the smoke!
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