The chimney of a stove, even on gas, gradually becomes covered with soot. If the stove runs on solid fuel, then this undesirable process occurs even faster. Over time, the chimney channel becomes overgrown with soot to such an extent that the draft in the stove decreases and there is a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning for people.
Also, more fuel will be required to warm the room. Sometimes the soot accumulated in the smoke exhaust channels ignites spontaneously, which can cause destruction of the chimney and a fire in the room. Let's consider one of the old-fashioned methods of combating soot deposits in the furnace.
The process of cleaning a stove chimney using potato peelings
The fact is that when potato peelings burn, starch is released, which softens and decomposes the soot and it is almost completely carried out through the chimney. A small part remains in the chimney, from where it can be easily removed during annual stove maintenance.
To improve the process of cleaning the chimney with potato peelings, you must adhere to some rules:
- The oven is melted and fully warmed up as usual.
- Potato peelings are poured onto the firewood.
- All burners on the hob are closed and the draft is adjusted.
- They wait until the firewood and potato peelings burn out completely.
It is advisable that the potato peelings are not too raw. Then half a bucket of cleaning is enough for an average oven.
