How to Choose a Chimney Cleaning Brush
It is important to clean a chimney with a chimney brush on a regular basis. Regular cleaning will reduce smoke from coming into your home as well as prevent fires from happening. The most important part of the cleaning process is the brushed used for the task.
How to Choose a Chimney Cleaning Brush
- Choose a brush based on how much soot or creosote is in the chimney. A flat brush will work better for a chimney that has a large buildup of soot. You will be able to reach more of the buildup with this type of brush, especially the lining.
- Select a brush that has wire bristles if there is only a small amount of buildup in the chimney. A brush with wire bristles will allow you get the small amount of soot in a small amount of time.
- Make sure the chimney brush you choose can fit into the chimney and is long enough to reach as far as possible inside the chimney pipe. Take a measure of the opening of the chimney with your when you shop for the brush.
- Purchase a poly brush if your chimney is made of metal. This type of brush will cover more areas without scratching or damaging the metal.
- Inspect the chimney to see how much soot is in it. Choose a double spiral brush if the chimney has an overabundant buildup of soot. This type of brush has many more bristles that will work through the buildup. You will be able to cover more area of the chimney and cut down on the cleaning time.