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All About Paint N Peel Fireplace Cleaner

A well-maintained fireplace can serve as a beautiful design focal point in any room – as well as add value to your home. Unfortunately, dirty masonry can send the wrong message; while dirty bricksMasonry Cleaner paint n peel do not necessarily indicate a fireplace problem, it can draw the wrong kind of attention to your fireplace.

Both interior and exterior masonry can be stained from years of exposure to the elements, smoke, ash, or soot. While painting, power washing, or harsh chemical treatments were once seen as the only way to remove masonry stains, there is not a better option: Paint N Peel. Paint N Peel products offer an alternative – and extremely effective – way to restore the beauty of the original masonry without the use of damaging paint or chemicals.

What is Paint N Peel?

Paint N Peel is a product from the Chimney Saver line of products. It is designed to easily remove years of staining from masonry and can restore the beauty of your original masonry in as little as one day.

How Paint N Peel works

Paint N Peel is fast, effective, and easy to use; restoring masonry with Paint N Peel can often be done in as little as one day – and with minimal disruptions to your daily life.

A thick coat of Paint N Peel is applied to stained masonry using special brushes and applicators. The product is left to cure for between 6 and 12 hours. Because it is an environmentally friendly product, there are no harsh chemical odors while Paint N Peel is being applied or drying; this makes it safe and comfortable for you to stay in your home during the application and curing process.

As Paint N Peel dries, a thick, non-toxic film forms. When cured completed, this film can be easily peeled away from the masonry; as it is removed, it takes years of stains from smoke, ash, and soot with it.

Comparing Paint N Peel to traditional masonry cleaning methods

One of the most common methods for cleaning exterior masonry is power washing. While effective at removing surface stains, power washing can cause serious damage the both the bricks and mortar. The combination of water along with extreme water pressure can cause immediate damage as well as lead to long-term problems.

Unlike other masonry cleaners, Paint N Peel does not contain harsh solvents. Because of this, it is environmentally friendly and can be used anytime; the air quality in the home is not affected when Paint N Peel is used, and it leaves behind no chemical smell in the home.

Paint N Peel is also unique in that it can be used on both interior and exterior masonry. However, there are some restrictions on when it can be applied. Paint N Peel can only be used when the temperature is between 45 and 95 degrees; because of this, it is best to apply Paint N Peel during more temperate fall or spring weather.

If your fireplace or chimney are stained, there are options besides power washing or painting. Paint N Peel fireplace cleaner can help remove years of staining and restore the beauty of your original masonry. For more information on Paint N Peel products or to schedule your next appointment, contact Clean Sweeps of Michigan today!

What Products Should I Use To Clean My Fireplace?

Maintaining your fireplace takes more than just an annual sweeping and inspection by a certified chimney sweep. There are a number of ways homeowners can clean and maintain their fireplaces in the time between sweepings.

One of the most common questions we receive from our customers is “What products should I use to clean my fireplace?” With hundreds of cleaners on the market, it can be difficult to determine which fireplace products to use. The following guide can help homeowners find the best – and avoid the worst – products for your fireplace.

Chimney Sweeping Logs

Chimney sweeping logs are often advertised as a less-expensive, DIY alternative to a chimney sweeping. Unfortunately, these products are often ineffective and can create safety issues within your fireplace system. Because of this, we discourage our customers from using them, even between regularly scheduled sweepings.

When chimney sweeping logs work by giving off a chemical smoke that loosens soot, ash, and creosote in the flue. While some of this buildup falls into the firebox, falling creosote often becomes trapped on the smoke shelf or within the angles of the flue. This can create blockages in the flue or increase the risk of chimney fire.

“I usually tell people using one of those logs instead of having your chimney cleaned manually is like chewing Dentyne instead of brushing your teeth,” said Allan Bopp of Bald Eagle Enterprises. “It may help a little, but it’s a poor substitute for the real thing.”

Cleaning Fireplace Masonry

The masonry surrounding the fireplace can become stained from years of exposure to smoke and soot. Especially common in older homes, masonry staining can turn a beautiful fireplace into a dirty eyesore.

We recommend ChimneySaver Paint “N” Peel Fireplace Cleaner. This easy to use, safe, and an effective product that can remove years of buildup from bricks, stone, slate, tile, concrete, marble, and more.

Paint “N” Peel cures for 24-48 hours after application onto the stained masonry. Since it is non-toxic and chemical free, you and your family do not have to leave the home during use. Removal is easy, clean, and leaves behind a fireplace that looks years younger.

Fireplace Cleaning Products

When choosing a cleaner for the glass or metal of your fireplace, it is extremely important to choose a non-flammable cleaner specifically designed for fireplaces. Generic cleaners can give off chemicals – or even catch fire – when used on fireplace components. Likewise, use non-abrasive scrubbers, rags, or cloths to avoid scratching the glass or metal.

Fireplace cleaners can be purchased at many hearth stores or other hardware stores. For homeowners who prefer a greener, DIY approach to cleaning their fireplace leftover ashes can be used to remove stains from fireplace glass. Dampen a piece of newspaper or paper towel, coat the dampened area with ash, and gently scrub the glass in a circular motion. Repeat as necessary until glass is clean, and remove any ash residue with water and a clean cloth when finished.

Using the right products can help extend the life of your fireplace system. For more information on fireplace cleaners, contact the experts at Clean Sweeps of Michigan today.

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