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How to determine whether your dryer needs cleaning

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  Dryer Vent Cleaning Service Chicago Dryer vent cleaning is absolutely essential in order to avoid the annoyance of clothing that stays damp (or takes absolutely forever to dry) – or even worse, the danger of a house fire. Dryer lint traps – built to catch lint or other particulates from your laundered clothing – don’t work perfectly, and over time, lint can build up, collecting within your dryer vents, and due to its inherent extreme flammability, poses a major health and safety risk. The extremely flammable lint, and the hot air that runs through your dryer vents can very easily cause a fire, making dryer vent cleaning an absolutely essential regular service for dryers of all sizes.   You can determine whether your dryer needs cleaning by analyzing the following signs: Clothing takes longer to dry, or never fully dries Clothing is extremely hot after the dryer cycle is completed The exterior of your dryer radiates heat, or is very hot to the touch Your laundry ...
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How to Keep Your Fireplace Clean and Safe

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  Fireplace Cleaning Service Chicago The incredible luxury and pleasure of a working fireplace can only be contrasted against the difficulty of cleaning your fireplace yourself. A vast amount of dirt, soot, dust, and other particulates – including dangerous creosote deposits – can rapidly accumulate within your fireplace even over a single Winter season. These allergy-causing particulates impact the ability of your fireplace to conduct clean-burning fires.    You can best maintain a clean fireplace by only burning seasoned firewood (as oppoed to what’s known as “green firewood”,) to only have your fireplace professionally cleaned or cleaned with dedicated cleansers, and by never pouring water on your fireplace unless it’s an emergency.    However, even well maintained fireplaces that house only well seasoned and dry wood will produce soot and creosote, which can quickly accumulate in your chimney or fireplace opening, and cause massive po...
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