Throughout the life of security chimneys they need to be examined and cleaned. Build up over time of creosote and soot reduces the air draft needed. Also creosote is flammable and can easily cause chimney fires. To clean security chimneys you will need:
• Correct size chimney brush
• Fireplace cover
• Chimney brush rods
• Metal bucket
• Shovel
• Broom
• Vacuum cleaner
• Powerful flashlight’
Process for Cleaning the Security Chimneys
The easiest way to clean security chimneys is from the top down using this process.
• Start by sealing off the fireplace or stove to stop soot from entering the house. The fireplace cover works great for this.
• Attach as many rods as you need to so it can reach the bottom of the chimney.
• Work the brush up and down several times until the chimney is clean.
• Check the security chimneys by using a powerful flashlight to look into it.
• Vacuum or sweep the residue up. Make sure to check behind the damper, smoke shelf area, or any other elbows and T connections as well.
• If you have any anti-creo-soot or any other kind of creosote remover you may want to apply it to the security chimneys to help reduce the buildup of the deposits.
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