Chimney Cleaning & Maintenance For Home

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Chimney Cleaning Maintenance For Home
If you are using your fireplace then it is
important to clean chimney twice a year for home
improvement.
Most of the people neglect it because it is a
dirty job but a clean chimney can contribute to
cleanliness of house.
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Importance Of Chimney Sweeping
Clean chimney not just contribute to home
improvement but it reduces the allergy symptoms
of family members.
A dirty chimney can cause a fire in the home
because of creosote emissions in the chimney.
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Hiring A Professional Chimney Cleaners
Collect information regarding experience, skills
and equipments.

• Make sure that the professional is well
  certified.
• Check if they have any unresolved complaints
  filed through business or consumer protection
  agency.
• Compare the rates of different chimney sweep
  agency.

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Tips To Keep Chimney Clean
Here are the few of the tips to clean the
chimney-
Here are the few of the tips to clean the
chimney-

• Just like humans chimney need its physical by
  chimney professional.
• Check the chimney for any damage and repair.
• Check the loose bricks and cracked mortar etc.
• Clean the chimney with certain available methods
  after inspection.

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Tips To Keep Chimney Clean (Cont..)

• Cap the chimney perfectly to prevent it from
  rain, snow and dust.
• Wire mesh device should be well fitted in the
  chimney.
• Burn the right wood in the right amount.
• Use dry and clean wood to reduce smoke.

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Methods Used In Cleaning The Chimney
Rod method Bottom up
In this method chimney cleaning is carried out
from the fireplace to the top of the chimney. In
this method professional use drop cloths and
tarps to keep flooring clean.
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Methods Used In Cleaning The Chimney (Cont...)
Rod method Top Down
Chimney brush is used in this type of chimney
cleaning. To reach the lower part of the chimney
the professional fix the rod below the chimney
brush.
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Methods Used In Cleaning The Chimney (Cont...)
Dual Line Method
In this method two people needs and rope is tied
to both ends of the brush. One pulls upward and
one pull downwards and in this way chimney gets
cleaned.
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Methods Used In Cleaning The Chimney (Cont...)
Weight attaching method
In this method instead of attaching a rod to the
brush, professionals attach a weight to the
brush. In this method fireplace can be closed.
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Contact Us
First Choice Chimney Sweeps Royal Oak Farm, Islip
Road Beckley Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 9TY
01865 747 454
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