So that our fireplace gives 100% of its performance It is essential to keep it clean. Also,an excessive accumulation of soot can be dangerous, since soot gives rise tocreosote, A substancehighly flammable.

The first thing we should do is check if our fireplace Needs a maintenance cleaning or if, on the contrary, you need the Let's deep clean.

It isIt is advisable to carry out a deep cleaning at the beginning of the season. and then carry out a monthly maintenance until the end of it.

If you do not know how to clean your fireplace, we tell you that there are two methods:

• Cleaning mechanics : It is done using achimney sweep brush calledsea urchin. They come with a guide, of variable length, to be able to reach all areas of the chimney. It is usually carried out by specialized personnel.

• Cleaning chemistry : there are specific products, whichdissolve soot residue, such as sachets,trunks, thetubes, etc. While chemical cleaning is maintenance, doing it regularly will prevent residue from sticking from season to season. To perform this cleaning very important that the fireplace is hot , so we must light the fire and let it burn for a couple of hours. Once the time has elapsed, we must introduce the selected product without removing the packaging. The frequency of the treatment will depend on the use you give to the fireplace. Once cold, the ashes and residues should be removed.

Mida Business Council : It is always recommended, for ignition, the use ofsplinterseitherignition pads instead of using paper.