It is recommended to clean the chimney at least once a year.
And in case of intensive use of the furnace equipment, cleaning may be required more often.
We tell you why you need to clean your chimney regularly and how to do it correctly.
How to clean a chimney
Regular chimney cleaning is necessary for several reasons.
First, safety. Soot and creosote that accumulate in the chimney are flammable substances and can cause a fire.
Secondly, clogging of the chimney leads to deterioration of draft, which reduces the efficiency of the furnace equipment.
Also, timely cleaning prevents corrosion and damage to the chimney, extending its service life.
It is best to contact specialists, this is the most effective and safe way.
The easiest way to clean a chimney yourself is to use store-bought products for removing soot and carbon.
You can also resort to folk remedies. For example, you can throw a small amount of table salt into the fire.
You can also use potato peelings, pine bark and walnut shells.
