The Importance And The Benefits Of Chimney Cleaning

By Edward Cole


It is very important to inspect chimney regularly. This will help in knowing the current condition of it regularly. It is important to conduct inspection at least once per year. This helps one in knowing when to undertake any of maintenance procedures. Chimney cleaning should be performed regularly to help avoid the hazards brought about by the dirty ones. For those who do not use it always cleaning helps in removing other types of deposits brought about by animals.

Creosote which is very flammable occurs when smoke accumulates on the walls of the chimney as it rises due to cooling. This highly flammable substance is actually one of the main causes of house fires in San Diego, CA. Therefore regular scrubbing helps in eliminating it and in the process eliminating the fire incidences.

Good maintenance also helps to reduce the amount of carbon monoxide released by the ones not well maintained. The gas is very poisonous and can easily cause death. It occurs as a result of incomplete burning of carbon due to poor ventilation as a result of accumulation of the dust. Also the ones not cleaned regularly, may cause the smoke to accumulate in the house hence causing suffocation.

Too much smoke due to lack efficient ventilation system may cause the cap to wear out a condition that may lead water and other rubbish entering the house. This brings about other dangerous incidences that can be avoided. This indeed a clear indication of the need to do regular dusting that enhances the removal of the dirty materials that prevent good ventilation.

During cleaning ensure that it has stayed for about twenty four hours after your last fire to avoid working on a very hot environment. Then dress properly mainly in old clothes. Being in gloves is mandatory because you will be dealing with toxic substances. Then protect the carpet and the furniture with plastic clothing. Then confirm the warmth of ashes just by placing the hand above it. Then shovel the ashes into the bucket mainly made of a metal.

With the help of a torch inspect the upper part of the chimney to check for the deposition. When there is the presence of too much soot and other black residues is a clear indication that cleaning is needed. The creosote is confirmed by the presence of a hard dark substance. This shows the need for immediate cleaning as it is very dangerous. Metal brush is used to make it more efficient. This helps in the removal of hard creosote.

Trisodium phosphate are mixed with chlorine with the help of hot water, and then used during scrubbing with the help of wire brush. The hot water is used to ensure proper mixing of components. Then commence the process from the upper part downwards. Then consider using a towel to rinse and dry the wall.

Check for a chimney sweep that is experienced and certified. This is determined by looking at the time he has been in the business. Also try to know whether there is any complaint that has been filed against him in the past. Consider time to be used and whether to perform sweeping in the job site.




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