Thanks to its excellent thermal properties, soapstone is a very popular and practical cladding for stoves. In most cases, the surface of soapstone stoves is not impregnated and will therefore develop slightly darker, greasy-looking areas after a while, especially on surfaces that are touched frequently. A simple remedy for this kind of soiling is to rub the surface thoroughly with the rough side of a dry kitchen sponge. Then wipe it with a wet cloth and leave it to dry. The soapstone will look lighter again and as good as new.
For preventive cleaning, the cooled soapstone can be wiped with a damp cloth, possibly with a mild detergent. The soapstone should no longer be warm or hot, however, because the heat makes the stone slightly more permeable and the water can carry dirt deeper into the surface.
Small scratches can simply be treated with the dry kitchen sponge and touched up with a little graphite.
For stubborn stains, we recommend special stone cleaners from a specialist dealer.