by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 2, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Safety Tips
Clean the ashes from the fireplace as they accumulate. This only applies to wood burning fireplaces, but it is an important step! We recommend leaving a bed of ash throughout the burning season as this will help ignite new fires. Clean only excess ash and place them...
by Linda Roydhouse | May 30, 2018 | chimney inspection
If you are buying or selling a home, then an inspection is something you’ll need to invest in right away. Inspections ensure everything is looking good and that any potential issues with the home are out in the open. It also ensures no one overpays for a property that...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Feb 12, 2018 | CSIA Certification
When you pick a chimney company to work with, there is one thing you want to be sure you check for – a CSIA certification! At Clean Sweep of Anne Arundel County, we make education a priority for all of our staff members, and we take pride in staying up-to-date...
by Linda Roydhouse | Dec 27, 2017 | Chimney Service
When choosing a chimney company to hire, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends checking into a few things first. Positive references and reviews, good standing with the BBB, and a CSIA certification are all things that suggest the business you’re...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Oct 6, 2017 | Fire Safety
Every October the National Fire Protection Association declares one week as National Fire Prevention Week. It is all about educating parents, kids, homeowners, business owners, and community members on what steps they can take to reduce the risk of fire. It also...