Any ideas on how to remove black soot from a wooden frame and mantle around a gas fireplace?

Left the flue closed while the fire burned for about 15 minutes. Smoke left black soot stains on frame and under mantle. Wood has medium brown stain, so some products (like Magic Eraser) won't work on it.

Answers:
There is a product called Speedy White and it is made to remove soot (and it works). Are you sure that the wood is not slightly burned or the finish on the wood? 15 minutes is a long time, if the finish is actually burned you may have to strip it and refinish it, if it isn't wiping off, look close, the problem may be deeper than you think. Dish soap will remove the soot also, I have used it to clean glass on my wood stove. Oh, you will probably find soot on may more things in that room, look close. I have worked with and sold gas logs for 20 years.

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