Can I keep my fireplace clean and safe doing it myself?
by Bruce
what can I do between professional cleaning of flue and chimney to keep my fireplace safe to use.
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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Dec 11, 2017
Here is an article that might help - http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/maintenance-and-repair/repairing/10-tips-for-maintaining-a-wood-burning-fireplace -
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Shoshana
on Dec 11, 2017
One good habit to keep your fireplace safe is to sweep away the ashes in the fireplace after each use. Also, vacuum or dust the area in and around the hearth weekly to prevent a buildup of dust and soot. -
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Karen Tokarse
on Dec 11, 2017
Burn a log especially designed to break up soot in the chimney (Chimney Sweep or something like that). You may have to burn a couple if the chimney has not been cleaned in a while. When the chimney has cooled, the soot should fall into the fire box.
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