How to Remove Creosote From a Metalbestos Chimney

Creosote is carbon residue that burns off a fire and settles onto the walls of your chimney when it cools off. This black residue is flammable and if you let it build up, it could cause a highly dangerous chimney fire. Clean the creosote from the chimney with a wire chimney brush. Use the same method on Metalbestos as you would for any other metal chimney. Metalbestos is a brand of metal chimney that changed its name to Selkirk.

Things You'll Need

• Fireplace cover
• Ladder
• Chimney brush
• Vacuum

Instructions

1. Put a cover over your chimney to prevent the creosote and soot from dirtying your home.

2. Climb on top of your roof with a ladder. Ensure that you have stable footing near the chimney before you start to clean it.

3. Push the chimney brush down the top of the chimney. Use a chimney brush that is the same size as the inside of the chimney. If you use a brush that is too large it will damage the chimney. If you use a brush that is too small it will not work efficiently.

4. Push and pull the brush up and down inside the chimney. Work from the top of the chimney toward the bottom. Use a flashlight to check to make sure all of the creosote is gone.

5. Vacuum up all of the creosote that has deposited on the bottom of the fireplace. Use a vacuum that can handle small soot particles.

Tips & Warnings

• Wash the brush bristles with soap and water after every use.