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Fireplaces should be cleaned
at least once a year to stay in good operating condition.
You can warm your home on those cold days and nights with a
fireplace. Unfortunately one of the disadvantages of building a fire
is the soot and dirt it leaves behind. Fireplaces should be cleaned
at least once a year to stay in good operating condition. Luckily
there are several products on the market that can help you with this
task.
Cleaning Your Fireplace
Each different part of your fireplace will need special attention
when it comes time for cleaning. The most difficult part of the
fireplace to clean is the interior. Some of the materials you will
need to clean your gas fireplace include gas fireplace cleaner,
glass cleaner, gas log cleaner, and brick or stone cleaner. These
will remove the soot that has accumulated in the fireplace.
Cleaning Above the Fireplace
The next part of the fireplace that will need to be cleaned
regularly is the chimney. You can reduce the amount of creosote that
builds up in your chimney by occasionally burning special chimney
cleaning logs. You should also hire a professional chimney sweep to
conduct a thorough cleaning and inspection of your chimney each
year.
Fireplace Cleaning Accessories
One helpful tool for cleaning your fireplace is an ash vacuum. These
are equipped with special filters which will trap ash and dirt. Many
feature a heat resistant drum and hose so you don’t need to wait for
the embers to cool completely before you vacuum. You can purchase a
fireplace deodorant if your unused fireplace is emitting a foul
odor. You will need a special fireplace or chimney mortar to repair
any cracks in your fireplace interior. These are specially
formulated to withstand high temperatures. The most important task
in cleaning your fireplace is to regularly remove any soot and ash
that accumulates. Performing regular maintenance on your fireplace
can help keep you warm all winter long.
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