Use this to make fireplace cleaning a breeze

Nothing beats curling up by the fire on a chilly night… if only sweeping up the ash the next day didn’t create such a mess! To make the process easier, sprinkle the contents of a few used tea bags over the soot in the morning. Let them sit for 5 minutes before you begin sweeping. The damp tea leaves will weigh down the tiny particles of ash, preventing them from scattering while you sweep up the mess. Much better!