Chemical Products Are No Substitute for An Annual Chimney Sweep to Tackle 3 Hazards
At first glance, it may seem like a reasonable way to rid your fireplace of creosote – that black, sticky substance that results from burning wood: You take a chemical compound – a powder or a liquid – and pour or spray it onto a fire. As the fire burns, it supposedly breaks down that residue and minimizes future buildups. And this is a good thing because creosote is highly flammable and only a small amount can trigger a chimney fire.