It's important to put out the fires in the fireplace.It is easy to find two effective fire extinguishers at home.You'll need to dispose of the hot ash from the fire.By removing the ash and making sure the fire is completely out, you can enjoy your fireplace safely.
Step 1: The spray bottle should be filled with water.
If you want to prevent splashing or excessive steam, use a spray bottle.Make sure the spray bottle has enough water to extinguish the fire.
Step 2: The firewood and embers should be spread in the fireplace.
You want the firewood and embers to be flat so they cool quicker.
Step 3: Water can be sprayed on the fire using a spray bottle.
Continue spraying until you have covered all of the firewood.You want the wood and embers to cool down and go out.
Step 4: Before you leave the fire unattended, make sure it's out.
There shouldn't be flames or burning embers.If the fire restarts or the firewood is still glowing hot, spray more water onto it.
Step 5: A fire poker can be used to spread the fire.
You can easily pour the baking soda over a flat layer.
Step 6: Put ash in a metal shovel and dump it.
Continue until all of the flames are out.
Step 7: Baking soda should be poured over the firewood.
You just want enough baking soda to create a thin layer over the wood and embers.Baking soda is found in some fire extinguishers and it will help smother the fire so it doesn't restart.It will be difficult to clean out of the fireplace if sand is used to smother it.
Step 8: Make sure the fireplace doesn't restart by watching it for a few minutes.
Continue the baking soda and ash steps until the fire is out.
Step 9: Wait several hours after the fire is out to remove the ashes.
The time will allow the ashes to cool down.When the fire is still going, never attempt to remove the ashes.Leave the ashes in the fireplace overnight to give them more time to cool down.If the fire is completely out, you can leave the ashes unattended while you sleep.
Step 10: A metal shovel can be used to scoop up ashes.
If you want to clear out the gray and black ash on the bottom of the fireplace, don't worry about getting out any leftover wood.The fire may have been out for a while, but the embers may still be hot.When you're removing the ashes, be careful.
Step 11: The ash should be put into a metal can.
Do not put ash in a paper, cardboard, or plastic container.The hot ash could cause a fire.