How to Clean My Stainless Steel Chimney
Chimneys are made with different materials and come in different sizes as well as shapes. Most people are not aware that many chimneys can be made with stainless steel. This type of material is good for conducting heat and reducing the amount of soot that builds up in the chimney.
How to Clean My Stainless Steel Chimney
Materials Needed
- Plastic cover
- Tape
- Chimney rod
- Chimney brush
- Ladder
- Flashlight
- Cover the chimney opening inside the home with a plastic cover and tape the edges. This will keep the soot from entering the house.
- Connect your chimney rod and brush together. Make sure the brush bristles are not made with wires because this can damage the surface of the chimney. The best type of brush bristle to use is made of polyester.
- Place your ladder in a secure and flat area near the chimney. Once you reach the chimney take off the chimney cap and place it to the side.
- Shine a flashlight into the chimney. Look for objects that can be removed by hand.
- Reach into the chimney and remove any objects that can easily be removed by hand. Remove those items and discard them.
- Stick the chimney brush into the chimney as far as it will go. Twist and turn the brush as you move the brush down the chimney. Pull the brush back up. Twist and turn the brush as you pull it back up. Continue cleaning the chimney in this manner until you have cleaned the upper and bottom part of the chimney.
- Shine a flashlight down the chimney to make sure it is cleaned. If you still see debris and dirt, repeat the cleaning process until the chimney is thoroughly cleaned.
- Place the chimney cap back onto the chimney.