Chimney and Fireplace cleaning by the Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL. Fireplaces and Chimneys should be checked and inspected at least once per year, says the National fire Protection organization. They should be inspected for freedom from deposits and correct clearances, says the Most Thorough Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dialamaidusa. The major culprit is Creosote. This is a dark brown or black flammable tar deposit, resulting from wood smoke on the walls of a chimney. This Creosote can clog and inhibit the free flow of air through the chimney, and can therefore, instigate a spontaneous fire, says the Foremost Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dialamaidusa.
To check for Creosote, simply shine a flashlight near the top of the firebox, in the smoke chamber and around the damper. If there is even a ¼ inch of brown or black Creosote buildup, do not use the fireplace until it is cleaned, preferably by a reliable Chimney Cleaning Company, says the leading Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dialamaidusa.
To clean the soot and smoke residue from a stone or brick fireplace surround, make a paste of a degreaser called Trisodium Phosphate, TSP. This can be purchased at any home goods store. Be sure to make a thick paste with water and TSP. Do not apply the TSP directly onto the brick or stone surround, as it will make as big mess and be very difficult to remove, says the Premier Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dialamaidusa.
Apply the TSP with a soft sponge, liberally. Then, scrub the fireplace surround with a nylon brush. Do not use a wire brush, as it could damage your fireplace bricks and stones, says the Leading Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dialamaidusa.
Also, harsh chemicals can leave a flammable residue behind, so avoid these cleaning solutions as well.
After scrubbing well, rinse off the TSP with a clean, damp sponge. Be sure to get all the TSP off the brick and stone. Your fireplace surround should be clean from any soot and smoke residue, says the Best Residential House Cleaning and Maid Service in Glenview, IL., Dialamaidusa.
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