How does Rutland creosote remover work?

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1. Easy to use, simply place Creosote Remover on a hot bed of coals, that has been burning for at least 15-20 minutes.
2. Add 1-2 scoops to a fire two times per week.
3. Dry Creosote Remover transforms sticky, tar-like creosote into a brushable powder and prevents future buildup.

Can you get creosote out of wood?

It is possible to safely and effectively remove glazed-on build up in a wood furnace with a creosote remover that contains trisodium phosphate. To do so, you will need to start a fire, apply the creosote remover and repeat the procedure twice a week for a month.

How do you burn off creosote?

One method to loosen crusty or tarry creosote so it flakes off and falls down into the firebox or fireplace is to burn aluminum cans in a very hot fire. While this method works, it does not clean the chimney of creosote completely, and chimney brush cleaning is still necessary.

Can I sand off creosote?

Creosote seeped out to the beams from smoke in the unlined chimney. Sandblasting may be a means to clean the beams but the depth of the creosote penetration is the determinant. Of course, a paint or wood stain may provide camouflage.

Will burning an aluminum can remove creosote?

Burning aluminum cans does not get rid of the creosote, it merely turns it to flakes and powder. It remains necessary to physically clean the chimney with the correct chimney brushes.

Is it safe to use Rutland creosote remover?

Safe for use in all chimneys and wood-burning appliances. For pellet stoves, use Rutland Liquid Creosote Remover (#97L) for best results. Will not damage catalytic converters. Creosote buildup can cause chimney fires if left untreated. The use of creosote remover does not eliminate the need for regular chimney cleaning.

How does liquid creosote remover work in a chimney?

Spray on an existing fire or pre-treat fuel before adding to a fire to make a chimney safer and more efficient. This heat-activated liquid evaporates while removing creosote buildup from inside a chimney. As the chemicals penetrate the sticky, tar-like creosote, it turns into a loose, powdery, non-adhering ash that can easily be brushed away.

Can you use creosote remover on catalytic converters?

Will not damage catalytic converters. Creosote buildup can cause chimney fires if left untreated. The use of creosote remover does not eliminate the need for regular chimney cleaning. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Crystalline Silica, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer.

How often should I use creosote remover?

Apply one scoop of Creosote Remover with the 1 oz scoop provided to a hot bed of coals. Use twice a week for the first month, then apply once a week. Some creosote may fall down and block elbows in flue.