One of the reasons that it’s critical that you only trust fireplace
experts for this work is that much of the cleaning is designed to remove
creosote. This is a tarry black substance that is basically unburned
wood energy. Creosote is highly flammable, and the principle reason that
chimney fires start, which can lead to flames reaching upper levels of
the house or the roof. In order to remove creosote, you need specialists
trained in using the proper chemicals as well as specialized brushing
and sweeping equipment. Another reason to rely on professional fireplace cleaners is that they
will make every effort to keep the rest of your house clean. Cleaning a
fireplace is actually a pretty dirty job, but professionals take special
precautions to see that the area around your fireplace is kept spotless
and looks as good as it did before they started the job.