The switch from push brooms to tube brushes changed my whole routine last winter

For the first 4 years sweeping I only used a push broom on everything, even big creosote buildup in stainless liners. I thought it did the job fine until a customer in Denver showed me how much junk his tube brush pulled out after I already swept. Now I keep a 6 inch tube brush for the final pass on every job, especially after heavy wood burning seasons. The difference in how clean the flue feels is night and day, plus my push broom bristles last way longer now. Has anyone else found a simple tool swap that made a big difference in their day?

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the_sean2d ago

Did you ever accidentally hit a bird's nest with the tube brush and have it rain down on you inside the house? I did that once and the homeowner was not amused.

jade_hunt482d ago

Oh man, my buddy had that exact thing happen! He said twigs and stuff came pouring out of the vent and the whole room looked like a disaster zone.