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PSA: I switched from a standard brush to a rotary whip system for a 40-foot flue in an old farmhouse.
The old owner swore by his hand brush, but after three hours of fighting soot pockets, I brought in my SootMaster 2000 and cleared the whole thing in 45 minutes. Honestly, if you're still doing tall, neglected chimneys by hand, you're just making the job harder for yourself. What's your go-to method for a flue that hasn't been touched in a decade?
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thomas29110d ago
Wait, you spent three hours on a hand brush? That's insane!
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emerychen10d ago
Honestly thomas291, you clearly haven't seen the state of my grill grates. That thing was caked with last summer's burger crust. Three hours is what it takes when you actually care about the result, not just a quick wipe. Let's just say the before and after was a public health hazard turning into something you could eat off of. Next time you're over for a burger, you'll be thanking me for the dedication.
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