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"  Our fireplace gives off an odor of wet ashes. Any idea why? Anya Archer, Burke, VA Creosote \u2014 a by-product of steam and soot from burning logs \u2014 could be the source. Over time, it can build up inside the chimney. After sweeping the floor and walls of the inner hearth, pour household vinegar on an old cloth and wipe down the inside surface to help neutralize odor. If the smell returns, a leak in the flue may be letting in moisture, in which case you should call a chimney sweep to provide a thorough inspection and cleaning. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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