Fire irons – for a safe fire in your fireplace
Fire irons are indispensable for tending the fire and maintaining your fireplace. Fire irons usually include fire tongs, fire pokers, fire brushes, fire shovels in iron or other materials that can withstand fire and high temperatures.
Uses of fire irons:
- Move and place wood and logs to ensure the fire burns optimally.
- Keep the fire burning for a long time, and safely.
- Remove ash and soot effectively.
Light your fire with the right fireplace accessories
To easily and safely light a fire in your fireplace, it is important to have the right fireplace accessories. Here are some of the most useful products and what to consider when lighting a fire.
Matches and lighters
Long matches or a long lighter will help you reach the fireplace without the risk of burning your fingers.
Kindling and fire logs
To light a fire, you need wood that burns. In your fireplace, you can use classic kindling to quickly and easily light the fire. You can also use fire logs, which are a convenient alternative to firewood.
Firelighters and lighter fluid
With firelighters and lighter fluid, you can light your fire more easily. Firelighters are briquettes that are easy and safe to use, and allow you to light your fire without using lighter fluid.
Light your ethanol stove
An ethanol stove needs the right fuel to light. You can find this type of fuel here.
How to take care of your fireplace
To use your fireplace safely for a long time, it needs some maintenance. We list a few things below that are good to do to safely maintain your fireplace.
Regular cleaning
Clean the fireplace of ash and soot regularly to ensure effective burning and to reduce the risk of fire. Use an ash shovel and brush or an ash vacuum to remove the ash.
Ash vacuum
An ash vacuum makes lets you quickly and easily clean the fireplace of ash and prevents ash particles from spreading into the air during cleaning.
Inspect the chimney
Inspect and clean the chimney at least once a year to prevent soot build-up and to prevent chimney fires. Use a chimney brush to remove soot and debris.
Use dry wood
Only use dry and well-stored wood when making a fire to reduce smoke and soot. Store the wood in a dry place and use a wood rack to keep it organised. If you don’t want to use wood, you can also use fire logs.
Install a spark guard
Always use a spark guard in front of the fireplace to protect your home from flying sparks.
Store fire irons safely
Keep fireplace tools in a safe place, out of reach of children and pets.
Frequently asked questions about Fireplace accessories
What fireplace accessories are necessary to maintain a fireplace?
The most necessary fireplace accessories to maintain a fireplace are a set of practical fire irons that help manage the firewood, tend the fire, and clean the fireplace.
It can be useful to obtain a proper wood storage system to store wood in a practical and stylish way close to the fireplace.
You also need a spark guard, which is a screen placed in front of the fireplace to protect the floor and surroundings from flying sparks and embers.
What is the best way to light a fire in a fireplace?
To light a fire in a fireplace, first clear the fireplace of old ashes and open the chimney damper. There are many ways to light a fire, and many people have their own methods.
But here are some general tips:
- Place scrunched-up newspaper or firelighters at the bottom, then place wood or fire logs on top in a pyramid or tent formation.
- Use long matches or a long lighter to light in several places and let the kindling wood catch well before gradually adding on larger pieces of wood.
- If necessary, you can use lighter fluid.
- Carefully monitor the fire and use a spark guard for safety.
