Removing the ash can also help reduce allergens and odors associated with smoke and burnt wood fibers.
Here’s why you should use a fireplace vacuum to clean your unit safely and effectively.
As a rule of thumb, your ash should be completely cool before vacuuming.
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Never attempt to vacuum up hot ashes under any circumstances, even if you are using an ash vacuum.
The quickest way to kill your home’s vacuum is to use it to clean ash or sheetrock dust.
Those minute particles will head straight to the motor and damage the inner workings of your vacuum.
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Regular vacuum filterseven HEPA-style bagscan not fully contain ultrafine dust, nor are they made to.
Another note: Always ensure that you start cleaning your woodstove with an empty ash vacuum.
Some models have wheeled bases, which make them easier to maneuver around the heat stove and woodbox area.
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