I'm not looking for a replacement for cleaning the chimney; I know there is no replacement for proper maintenance. All I'm looking for is something to help control the creosote buildup or to keep it from sticking since I'm exclusively burning less-than-ideal slab-wood. Do any of these products actually work or are they snake-oil? I've read about ammonia being a primary ingredient in some of them and an effective creosote remover in itself, but only after sitting in the chimney for the entire off-season. This is why I'm questioning their effectiveness. Thanks very much for your input!
