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How Can You Recycle Soot?

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    I am assuming that by using the word soot you actually mean ashes from a wood fire.

    Ashes can be used in the garden as a fertilizer and to "sweeten" the soil.  Since this will affect the PH of the soil don't add an excessive amount .  You might want to give some thought to what is currently in the garden  and/or what is planned.  I say this because some plants don't like a high PH level so keep that in mind when out there sprinkling the ashes around.
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    Heathert 

    answered 3 years ago

    the word soot actually refers to the deposits that are brushed off the flue during cleaning of chimney.
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    Celtbhoy

    Celtbhoy

    commented 3 years ago

    I had never heard of recycling soot so prefaced my remarks indicating you must mean ashes. I have no idea what it could be used for and certainly would do research to see how safe it would be to even put in a compost pile. Sorry I can't be of help. If you find any possible uses let me know - I''m curious now.
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    Heathert

    Heathert

    commented 3 years ago

    Just wondered if it could be used in boot / shoe polish manufacture?
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    Scotsmick

    Scotsmick

    commented 1 year ago

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