To clean, insert the brush into the fireplace and flue and sweep up to the top. “The downside is that there may be a lot of soot or creosote on the rain cap itself that must also be cleaned.

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If you're in the midst of a spring clean and have come to tackle the fireplace, then be warned - some commonly used DIY tricks can do more harm than good, according to an expert.