Chimney fires are serious, and it's possible to prevent them. People will usually need to clean their chimneys from their roofs if they want to be thorough. A professional chimney cleaner could help with this step. One way or another, the chimney should at least be cleaned once each year.
People can clean the chimney or get it cleaned before they start using the fireplace.
Otherwise, creosote can accumulate inside the chimney. Creosote is extremely flammable. Fortunately, people can remove these materials from their chimneys by using a simple and inexpensive chimney brush. Some of these brushes are larger than others. The shape of the chimney brush will also vary, and people need to select one that fits the interior of the chimney. People usually have to measure the inside of the chimney before purchasing one of the brushes.
The chimney brush can then be attached to a strong rod made from fiberglass. These rods are usually a few feet long. Once the brush is ready, it can be inserted into the chimney from the roof. Before this point, it's important to keep the fireplace or the indoor wood stove contained, or the creosote could get inside the house's interior.
