Monday, January 25, 2016

A Look At 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.

Its cleaning is very important because it helps in removal of creosote that builds up on the sides of the chimney due to the deposition of cooling smoke as it rises up. Creosote is combustible and it is one of the main causes of house fire in city San Diego, CA. Therefore cleaning is essential to avoid these types of misfortunes.

Carbon monoxide, a very poisonous gas, occurs when dirt accumulate on walls hindering proper ventilation. This is a very poisonous gas and it may lead to the death of occupants if not removed with immediate effect. Poor ventilation may also cause the house to be full of smoke especially during cooking a condition that may lead to the 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.

Before commencing the cleaning process, make sure that it has stayed for about twenty four hours unused. Choose old clothes because you are likely to deal with dirty materials. Some substances are also toxic and therefore it is good to be in globes. A plastic material is very important to help in protection of the carpet and other furniture around. Place the hand above the ashes so as to confirm its temperature. Remove the ash and place it into the metal bucket.

Using a flashlight inspect the upper part of the chimney to check on the amount of deposition on it. A dirty one will have soot, a black or brown residue mainly in powder form. The presence of hardened dark substance vividly indicates the presence of creosote that is a great peril and ought to be cleaned. The commence scraping immediately. This is accomplished with the help of metal brush that helps in getting rid of the creosote and the soot.

Further deep cleaning is done with the help of wire brush, together with the mixture of trisodium phosphate and chlorine bleach in warm water. Start up the chimney and go down slowly until everything is done. Then walls are rinsed with the help of a towel using clean water.

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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