Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - How can I clean cresote off inside of Fireplace insert?

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JETMECH727
11-08-05, 10:22 AM
I think it's creosote. It's a black shiny tar looking substance. Its caked on in the top corners of the insert. I've tried a wire brush. No luck. It's a used unit and I'd like to get it all cleaned up. Do you have any idea what may loosen this stuff up?

Sharp Advice
11-08-05, 06:48 PM
Hello: JETMECH727

May have to chip it off. Try a hammer and chisel. Tough job and messy too. Be sure to cover the surrounding areas. Creosote, if that is what the stuff is, is extremely difficult to remove from almost any surface. Especially rugs... :(
SuperSweepTN05
11-09-05, 03:08 PM
you would might want to wear some sort of breathing apperatis