Chimney Cleaning Log

Arrived as scheduled, well packaged in a paper bag. A regular annual purchase so it should be effective in my wood burning stove.

Chimney cleaning log, only comes as one log. Burns really well for about 1.5-2 hours, with just one fire lighter underneath. My aga fire was just the right size to fit the log in after some twisting and turning. Can't say if it has cleaned the chimney out or not, but if the hype is real then it would have done. Will update when I get it swept.

I use these to reduce tar build up and clean chimney flue liner clear between chimney sweep visits.

We have a lot of creosote build up in our high chimney that sweeping wouldn't move. We bought this log after reading reviews and the write up on it. We used it yesterday. It didn't light properly so I had to use two firelighters in the end. It eventually began to burn, or should I say smoulder but put off very little smoke which is what I was led to believe was the magic carrier for the chemicals which would begin to work on the build up and turn it to clinker. It smouldered away for hours and hours (much longer than the instructions led to believe) and the stove was really hot and we had loads of hot water! It does say it works for 15 days so we will wait and see. My husband will put his camera on a cable down in two weeks time and see what is happening in there. We are only using smokeless fuel at the moment and keeping a low fire on as it is warming up here in the north. So - wait for my update on effectivness. It arrived very quickly in a strong package. July 2015 - didn't get done what we planned as we got the offer of a chimney sweep in our area at that time so we had the chimney swept instead. These logs aren't made to be used instead of chimney sweeps - they just keep the soot from forming into horrid creosote. The chimney sweep said that the soot was easy to fall when he brushed it but I had been using the Stovax chimney powder before this. I prefer it as it keeps the chimney from clogging up badly between sweeps. We are using smokeless fuel which helps prevent the buildup. I've bought no more logs but continue with the Sotvax powder. Didn't like the severe heat on the stove with the log.

Our log burner was well overdue a sweep, nornally we would sweep 3x per year as its in constant use but this year we had not swept for 11 months. The glass was beginning to blacken, less heat output. All the signs of neglect that will lead to a chimney fire. We tried burning x1 log 3 days before sweeping, sweeping was easy all creosote turned to granules, post inspection camera showed a clean flu again. Very effective and we will be using every 3 months from now on.

Have used this product on several occasions now to clean the log burner before we use again in the winter and also after we have stopped using it before the spring/summer months. It is easy to use, remove from packaging and place on smoldering embers in the evening and it will burn through the night and clean whilst doing so. Once fire is completely cold clean out the grate and brush inside log burner with a soft brush to remove any flaked soot inside, remove and done. Product burnt on use and all packaging can be placed in recycling.

Great product to clean out the chimney of your woodburner. Easy to use.

Having just heard of a nearby chimney fire I explored this item and used it. The sweep has just praised this item saying it ( and the better value once a week Zip sachets also available on Amazon) really does work in my 6" lined chimney. It was interesting seeing what effect this has. As the brush went up through the pretty tight fit, one could hear the debris clattering down straight into the hoover. I should explain I have a woodburner with a trap halfway up the mantlepiece. The sweep explained there are two cold places in my chimney - one in the lower section and then another at the top where the stack is. Sure enough, the debris increased as he reached the top. This is the SECOND time I have had mine swept, first being November. I use the woodburner throughout the year (more or less) as it has a back boiler. I use seasoned and covered wood, but still get a surprising amount of creosote. It is quite surprising how many people do NOT have their chimneys swept on a regular basis. This product essentially allows the creosote to blister off and drop down (mostly to the trap in my case) so in effect, whilst it reduces build up it does mean you MUST have your chimney cleared of debris that has dropped down.