Maintain Your Fireplace With a Chimney Brush
A chimney brush is used to clean the inside of your chimney
and remove debris. It's important to clean the inside of your chimney to
prevent any fires or hazardous fumes. Typically, the beginning and end of a
colder season is the best time to care for your chimney. Cleaning a chimney can
be messy so make sure that you're prepared with the right gear.
The type of chimney cleaning brush you'll need will vary
based on the chimney size and the material. To clean stainless steel chimneys
without liners, you'll need a poly brush made of nylon. Brick and mortar
chimneys require a harder bristle and less flexibility. Usually, these brushes
are made of wire and the brushes can be round or square depending on the shape
of your chimney.
Chimney sweep brush rods are just as important as the brush
and allow you to reach the length of the chimney. The rods are extendable to
reach the far end of your chimney and vary in material. Choose from straight or
flexible options depending on the type of chimney you have.