Those Disgusting Fireplace and Chimney Odors- You Can Do Something About Them!
Fireplaces are fun to burn, and should be easy to forget when you don't need them. But sometimes that nasty smell just won't let you forget.
Because creosote clings to the surfaces inside your fireplace and chimney, the first thing to do of course is sweep as much out as possible. Then you should install a top-sealing damper so air from outdoors can't come down the flue; this is also an effective way to save between 8-30% on your heating bill.
In addition to these obvious measures, we can deodorize your chimney with a creosote modifier. CreAwayTM is effective because it uses materials to change the chemical structure of creosote
- A magnesium catalyst to oxidize the carbons without flame
- Special clays to soak up oils and dry up out the creosote
- An acid neutralizer change the composition of the creosote
- An odor and combustion inhibitor to kill odor and make creosote less flammable
The result? CreAwayTM changes creosote so it doesn't smell nearly as bad and is easier to remove. In fact, if you have "glazed creosote," hard, shiny and almost-impossible-to-remove, CreAwayTM will cure that problem too. It's a "chimney wonder drug."
The time it takes to modify third degree creosote depends on variables such as the type of wood, moisture content, burning habits, air flow, flue size and existing build up. It can take anywhere from two weeks to several months. Fortunately, odor reduction is one of the first benefits to appear.
This year, be sure to have us treat your chimney with CreAwayTM. You'll love the difference it makes.
As part of our spring and summer sweeping incentive we offer a FREE Cre-Away Treatment with every solid fuel appliance servicing.
