All realtors know to make sure the kitchen faucet isn’t dripping and to touch up the caulk in the bathtub, but many totally forget about one of the most dangerous parts of the home—the chimney. Over time, even well-maintained chimneys can accumulate creosote build-up on the inside. What is creosote and how can it harm [...]
Creosote is highly flammable and incredibly dangerous, but it’s an eventual byproduct of using your chimney. How can you take care of creosote build-up in your chimney and prevent it from building up so quickly in the future? Here’s what you need to know. Creosote 101 Creosote is a flammable and corrosive substance that accumulates [...]
At your June and July showings, logs won’t be crackling in the fireplace and holiday carols won’t be streaming through the tinsel-decked halls. However, that doesn’t mean that you can skip the chimney inspection! Clean chimneys ensure that the homes you are selling are safe and ready for the next homeowners. Why Is Chimney Inspection [...]
A clean chimney doesn’t just ensure that your fires burn brightly, it also keeps your home safe from fire and pests throughout the year. While most homeowners know that their chimney needs an inspection and cleaning before they light the first fire in the fall, most don’t realize how important regular chimney cleanings are. Why [...]
If you are preparing to sell your home, there are many ways you could sabotage the sale without even realizing it. Here are four of the sneakiest ways you could be scaring off buyers and how to fix them with Clean Sweep. Seriously Damaged Slate Do you have slate roofing? It’s well known for being [...]
By now we have surely stressed to you, our valuable readers, the importance of regular chimney inspections – but how often do you transform our advice into action? Chimney and fireplace maintenance is about proactive prevention and protection, not procrastination. The impact of a poorly maintained chimney can be catastrophic. Pro Tips For a Well-Maintained [...]
When homeowners put their trust into a real estate agent, they expect reliability. When Baltimore’s best real estate agents need reliability, they put their trust in Clean Sweep. There is nothing as frustrating as losing a buyer because of a delayed inspection, especially during a strong spring housing market. We take pride in conducting various [...]
Heading outside to embrace the breeze and blooming flowers? Tis’ the season! While you’re enjoying the weather and working through your spring cleaning list, it is essential that you do not neglect your chimney and fireplace. If you do, you’re playing with fire… and fires can be deadly. Why to Consider Winter Weather (and the [...]
It’s no secret that fireplaces are a well sought-after feature for homebuyers. After all, who wouldn’t want to cozy up beside bright flames of warmth? While you may not utilize a fireplace as often in warm weather as you would in the winter, a ready-to-use fireplace can help seal the deal on that spring home [...]
Four leaf clovers are starting to appear in yards, the grass is bright green after the rain and there’s a pot of gold sitting at the bottom of your chimney. We’re kidding about the last part, but you never know what we’ll find when we do a clean sweep of your chimney and gutters. Here [...]
