Before we start, we ensure your home and furnishings are protected. The fireplace hearth is also sealed to prevent any soot entering the house.

The first sheet goes on the floor for protection of the carpet or rugs. A second sheet - the main sheet - makes sure the soot stays inside the fireplace.

Only now, after the chimney is sealed and your home is protected, can we start the cleaning process.

The vacuum is used to keep the soot behind the sheet preventing it from entering the room. It also aides in cleaning up any soot from inside the fireplace.

We then pass the brush through the chimney and out the top as many times as it takes to ensure that the chimney is thoroughly clean.

Last, a quick cup of tea. Two sugars please!