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Q: How do you get soot off chimney bricks?

• <div><p>Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.</p></div>

Q: How long does a burnt smell last in a house?

• <div><p>Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave&rsquo;s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home&mdash;if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference. </p></div>

Q: How do you get a smoke smell out of your house?

• <div><p>Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.</p></div>

Q: What can be salvaged after smoke damage?

• <div><p>Hard materials like glass, metal, and hardwood floors, washable fabrics, and undamaged electrical appliances can often be salvaged after a fire, although it depends on the extent of the damage. For washable fabrics, make sure to use a phosphate mix during the washing process to extract the smoke smell. There are a few <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-to-throw-away-after-smoke-damage.htm">things you should throw away after a fire</a>, like canned foods and cosmetics, even if they don&rsquo;t look like they&rsquo;re damaged. </p></div>

Q: Is food cooked in a smoking oven safe to eat?

• <div><p>It depends. For new ovens, it&rsquo;s best to run a few empty cycles to prepare the oven for use and to keep any manufacturing byproducts from entering your food. But if your oven is smoking due to a few burnt pieces of old food, then it probably won&rsquo;t hurt to eat it. If there&rsquo;s a lot of smoke, then your food probably won&rsquo;t taste good, even if it might not be harmful to consume.</p></div>

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Last update on August 14, 2023

Reviewed in August 2023
There simply arenâ t enough words to express how Outstanding Ernest is. I have never had the experience of hiring a professional who was so totally committed to doing an Awesome job, and someone who takes such pride in his work. We just bought a house and hired Ernest to clean and inspect our...
Absolutely The Best Hands Down, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
Contractor was very courteous and punctual. He called me right away when I was looking for chimney work. He came out promptly to give me an estimate. He worked out the cost and I went with him. He came to do the job when he said he would. He also did more than what was originally discussed and...
Rafter T Masonry
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Reviewed in April 2016
The chimney repairs, stainless steel liner and brick work, were completed within the time estimated. I am very pleased with the resulting looks of the repair. The actual repair cost of my chimney was within my expected, researched, cost.
Tri County Chimney Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2015
Tri county chimney service is a very dependable proffesional buisness and I would recomend them anytime. I had a chimney liner put in , a raincap put on and some repointing done and they did a fantastic job and i would like to thank them for there services...
Tri County Chimney Service
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Reviewed in June 2015
My wife and I had our chimney replaced by Tri-County Chimney and we were extremely pleased with the professionalism and quality of work that was done. I will be calling him again soon to replace the stone wall in front of my house.His ideas are amazing.And the prices are reasonable and worth...
Tri County Chimney Service, Inc.
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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney+1 more

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very polite and friendly. They found one problem on the outside of the chimney and took care of right away. We've already started using our fireplace and everything works great. I would recommend Shamrock chimney sweep. Nice company."

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Recommended by77%of homeowners

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stove+2 more

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to repair chimney, including replacing missing bricks, resetting mortar and, cementing top and installing a chimney cap. They performed everything to spec and were fast and efficient all the way through."

Response time1 hour

Response rate99%

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Chimney Sweep Pros, LLC

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Clean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect a gas fireplace

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I had Chimney Sweep Pros come out to clean our dryer vent, and I?m so glad I chose them! They were punctual, professional, and did a very thorough job. They showed me the buildup that had been causing longer drying times and explained how important it is for preventing fire hazards ? something I hadn?t even realized. Not only is my dryer working better than ever, but I also feel much safer knowing everything is cleaned properly. The technician was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Highly recommend Chimney Sweep Pros for anyone needing dryer vent maintenance ? truly top-notch service."

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Response time40 mins

Response rate100%

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j Houston logistics

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

We actually specialize in hoarding services. Very patient and accommodating staff. Simple garage clean outs , to complete home restorations.We look forward to helping you out soon.

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Tri County Chimney Service, Inc.

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimneyClean and Inspect an oil-fired chimney

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tri county chimney service is a very dependable proffesional buisness and I would recomend them anytime. I had a chimney liner put in , a raincap put on and some repointing done and they did a fantastic job and i would like to thank them for there services..."

Recommended by85%of homeowners

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Tri County Chimney Service, Inc.

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For Business

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The chimney repairs, stainless steel liner and brick work, were completed within the time estimated. I am very pleased with the resulting looks of the repair. The actual repair cost of my chimney was within my expected, researched, cost."

Recommended by87%of homeowners

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Tri County Chimney Service

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"repaired two chimneys and installed flue liner"

Response time2 hrs

Response rate91%

Recommended by87%of homeowners

Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and InspectChimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect - For BusinessClean and Inspect a gas fireplace+3 more

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"easy to use. great service"

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Marlene's Josue Deep Cleaning, LLC

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Clean and Inspect a gas fireplaceClean and Inspect a wood burning stove or pellet stoveClean and Inspect a wood fireplace chimney+1 more

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job, my house has never been this cleaned before, definitely recommend them, their prices good for the hard work they do."

219 neighbors recently requested a quote

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A Capital Roofing and Chimney Repairs, Inc.

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Chimney or Fireplace - Clean and Inspect

Serving Paint, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A Capital Roofing and Chimney Repairs, Inc., We specialize in Gutter and downspout replacement, Wood burning stoves,\nChimney liners and custom caps and covers. Chimney repointing and re building,Roof repairs, along with 24 hour services We are your premier choice for all your roofing and chimney needs! Quality and customer service are number one priority! We boast experience and excellence in the area! If you want the job done right the first time call A Capital Roofing and Chimney Repairs, Inc.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

Depending on the amount of soot present, you can vacuum some of it using a brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner. Then, remove the leftovers with a mild cleaner, such as dish soap or vinegar mixed with water. Before applying a cleaning solution, saturate the bricks with clean water to prevent the cleaner from penetrating beyond the surface and causing structural damage to the bricks.

Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference.

Smoke can be tricky to remove from your home, especially after a fire. The best way to eliminate the smell is to open the windows to increase ventilation and air circulation in your house. Then, use white vinegar to wipe down walls, furniture, and floors. Try steam-cleaning carpet and other upholstered items to remove the smell of smoke.

Hard materials like glass, metal, and hardwood floors, washable fabrics, and undamaged electrical appliances can often be salvaged after a fire, although it depends on the extent of the damage. For washable fabrics, make sure to use a phosphate mix during the washing process to extract the smoke smell. There are a few things you should throw away after a fire, like canned foods and cosmetics, even if they don’t look like they’re damaged.

It depends. For new ovens, it’s best to run a few empty cycles to prepare the oven for use and to keep any manufacturing byproducts from entering your food. But if your oven is smoking due to a few burnt pieces of old food, then it probably won’t hurt to eat it. If there’s a lot of smoke, then your food probably won’t taste good, even if it might not be harmful to consume.

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