How to Clean a Chimney Pipe

A fire from a chimney can be great during a cold night during the winter. The burning wood can create soot and dirt buildup, which will regular cleaning. The buildup can easily become hazardous and create fire if they are not cleaned.

How to Clean a Chimney Pipe

Materials Needed

• Garden hose


• Scrub brush


• Flashlight


• Chimney brush with a long handle

1. Remove the screws from the chimney cap. Take the chimney cap off and place it to the side. Make sure the screws are inserted back into the holes in the chimney cap so they are not lost during the cleaning process.


2. Rinse the chimney cap thoroughly with water from a garden hose. Use a scrub brush to remove any encrusted dirt and soot. Check the chimney cap to see if there are any rust spots. The cap will need to be replaced if there are rust spots.


3. Feel inside the chimney pipe to remove any large objects. Shine a flashlight down the chimney pipe to make sure you did not miss any items.


4. Place a chimney brush with a long handle down the chimney pipe. Use up and down motions to clean the inside of the chimney pipe. Make sure you get the outside of the chimney pipe also. You will have to make several passes to make sure the chimney pipe is cleaned thoroughly.


5. Shine a flashlight down the chimney pipe to make sure it is cleaned. Repeat the cleaning process if you notice some missed spots.