So I ordered a sooteater with extra rods and it finally all got here. I installed a new steel roof last fall and when I cleaned the chimney after the roof was installed it was a pain in the a$$. Even slipped and bent one of the new steel shingles. I used the sooteater this morning for the first time from the bottom up. Worked awesome. Made a bit of a mess this time but next time I no to keep the vacumn a little closer to trap the soot before it falls all over the floor. Recommend this product to every one. I can even clean my dryer vent now.