It may be July but the summer is just getting started. When the long, sweltering days of summer are here the last thing you think about is lighting a blazing fire in your indoor fireplace. Unfortunately, many people use this as an excuse to completely ignore their fireplaces until the brisk days of fall return. Don’t waste the beauty of your fireplace and let it collect dust this summer. There are many ways you can use your fireplace as a decorative piece in your home or business – not to mention; summer is the best time to start early on fireplace preparation. Are you in need of some inspiration? Here’s what to do with your fireplace this summer.
Summer Cleaning
When you were spring cleaning your home or business how thoroughly did you clean your fireplace? After a winter’s worth of soot, dirt, and creosote fill your fireplace, it needs a thorough cleaning to function properly. A chimney sweep can help you fully clear your fireplace, chimney, and hard to reach areas. Don’t forget to clean the chimney face as well to enhance its beauty and give your fireplace a top-to-bottom thorough clean. Here’s a few fireplace cleaning tips:
• Make sure any cleansers used are non-flammable to prevent fire hazards
• Prevent streaking by using a diluted cleaning product
• Make sure your fireplace is completely cool before touching or cleaning it
• Remove all ash, soot, and debris from inside the fireplace before cleaning the fireplace face.
• Hire a chimney sweep in the early summer for thorough cleaning and inspection before the fall or winter. Finding imminent fire hazards and early signs of fireplace damage early can prevent the inconvenience of fireplace issues during the busy heating season. A chimney sweep can service your chimney in one trip to ensure every part is in safe and in working condition.
Find Your Inner Designer
Though the primary purpose of your fireplace is to provide an indoor heating solution, its beauty makes it an undeniable conversation and decorative piece. Use your imagination to spruce up your fireplace and add a new breath of life to your room. Here’s a few decorating tips:
• Re-imagine the relaxing activity of watching the flames by filling your fireplace with candles
• Place plants or flowers in the inner hearth
• Use the inner hearth to display pottery, vases, statues, or other types of artwork.
• Give your room a rustic look by filling the hearth with firewood or decorative branches
Enchanted Fireside is here to meet all your fireplace needs – all year long. Visit our showroom this summer to take a look at our large selection of fireplaces and schedule your installation during the same trip. You can also contact us for complete cleaning and inspection service for your fireplace and chimney.
