Sweep the hearth thoroughly to remove any dirt or ash. Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water and use this mixture to scrub the hearth. The vinegar will break down and remove any greasy residue ...

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While early tar production remains largely a mystery, scientists have now uncovered a 65,000-year-old hearth that appears to have functioned as a small-scale “tar factory.” In a new study ...