It is a lot of toil to tidy up fireplaces.Here are both tips that will back you in germ-free that lovely recess of yours.
*Before cleaning niche brickwork,cover the near horizontal surface beside the media to save it from splatters.
*With a inflexible tap or sponge,apply a therapy of 1/4 cup of teaspoon(or another wares containing trisodium salt)and 2 gallons of tepid dampen.(Wear rubber glove for this)rinse well.