Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Cleaning Stovepipes and Chimneys This document provides safety tips and suggestions for cleaning chimneys to free them of creosote buildup, which can cause chimney fires. Covers equipment and techniques for cleaning a flue, and instructions for cleaning the soot and creosote that has fallen to the bottom of the chimney. Includes links to related publications concerning wood stoves. From the University of Missouri Extension. http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G1735 Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *