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2 Wash your curtains Curtain fabric collects dust over the year. To wash your curtains, pop them in the washing machine or take them to your local dry cleaner. Follow our step-by-step guide to keep them looking as good as new. MORE: SELF-CLEANING PANS COULD BE THE FUTURE 3 Deep clean your dryer To make sure this appliance performs at it's best, give it a yearly clean. Pull the machine out and disconnect the duct, and then vacuum in, around and under the dryer as much as you can and vacuum as far as possible into each end of the ducts from inside and outside the house. 4 Vacuum your fireplace Once the cold Winter has come to an end, use a vacuum to suck up the ashes left in the fireplace, and then use damp paper towels to wipe away that remain. Before you set the first fire of the season, call in the professionals to give the chimney a clean. 5 Deep clean upholstered furniture Vacuum thoroughly and wash or dry-clean loose covers according to fabric type.

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9 Deep clean your carpet Rent a carpet cleaner, such as a RugDoctor (rugdoctor.co.uk), or call in the professionals – choose one that's a member of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (ncca.co.uk). MORE: ONE TRICK FIR EXTRA-SOFT TOWELS 10 Empty your gutters Give gutters a good clean with a stiff brush, then invest in a Hedgehog Gutter Brush (£11.85 for 4m; amazon.co.uk). Water can still flow freely along the gutters but the brush will stop leaves from getting stuck in your pipes and blocking them. £12,000 + per year As a chimney sweep, you would clean the chimneys of open fires. These would include coal, gas, oil and wood-fired heating systems. Your work would help to reduce the risks of chimney fires and dangerous fumes. To be a chimney sweep, you would need to have practical skills to use a range of tools and equipment. You’ll need the ability to work at heights and climb ladders if necessary. You’ll also need good customer service skills.

As you will usually be self-employed, you will need to find an experienced chimney sweep who will train you on the job before you set up in business. You may find it useful if you already have experience of practical manual work. Your day-to-day tasks could include: making an inspection of the chimney or flue before cleaning protecting the surrounding area so that soot and debris does not escape into a room using brushes on extending rods to clean the chimney or flue removing soot and debris from the fireplace or appliance using an industrial vacuum cleaner advising the customer about any potential hazards and faults, and when the chimney or flue will need cleaning again using equipment such as smoke-generating machines and CCTV cameras to examine the condition of chimneys and investigate faults advising customers on the safe operation and maintenance of chimneys, appliances and flues As a member of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS), you would issue a certificate of chimney sweeping after completing your work.

You would usually work between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, but may also work occasional Saturdays. You may work longer hours in spring and autumn, which are usually the busiest times. Most of your work would be in private houses, but you could also work on heating systems on industrial or commercial premises. You would need to be aware of health and safety issues, and wear a face mask and overalls. There are no set rates of pay for self-employed chimney sweeps. Earnings vary according to how much work they have. You would normally have to find an experienced chimney sweep to take you on and train you on the job. Once you complete your training and have some experience, you could set up as self-employed and start your own business. You may find it useful if you already have experience of practical work. A driving licence is essential, as you will have to travel between jobs and transport all your equipment. Membership of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps (NACS), the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps or the Association of Professional and Independent Chimney Sweeps (APICS) will show customers that you are a competent chimney sweep and work to strict standards governed by a code of practice.

Your details would be included in the organisations’ business directories, which customers can search online when looking for a chimney sweep. To join a professional body, you will need to meet certain criteria. For example, to join the National Association of Chimney Sweeps, you must complete its four-day induction course, which includes an on-site assessment. It covers several areas of work, including: sealing cleaning access points Visit the NACS, the Guild and APICS websites to find out more about membership and training. National Association of Chimney Sweeps Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps Once working, you may be able to train for the Level 2 (NVQ) Diploma in Chimney Engineering/Cleaning. NACS, the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps and APICS offer specialised training for experienced sweeps in several areas, including: Membership of one of the professional associations above also allows access to the HETAS Approved Chimney Sweep scheme.

HETAS is the official body recognised by government to approve solid fuel, domestic heating appliances, biomass fuels and installation services. With HETAS registration, you can provide your customers with a certificate at the end of each job that shows that the work has been carried out to the correct standards. Check the HETAS website for details of training and registration. Skills, interests and qualities To be a chimney sweep, you would need to have: physical fitness and stamina the ability to work without supervision practical skills to use a range of tools and equipment the ability to work at heights and climb ladders if necessary awareness of health and safety regulations good customer service skills organisational skills to plan your own work schedule the ability to complete paperwork and keep accounts (unless you employ someone to do this for you) the ability to cost jobs and negotiate prices Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps Tel: 0800 0434737www.guildofmasterchimneysweeps.co.uk

CITB Tel: 0344 994 4400www.citb.co.uk You would usually be self-employed, although you may also find jobs with private companies, for example solid fuel distributors. Setting up in business can involve a lot of expense and effort, as you would need to buy equipment and attract custom. It may be possible to buy an existing business. This section gives you an overview of the job area that this profile belongs to. You can use it to work out your next career move. It can help if you’re looking for a job now or want to do some further training. The 'Market statistics' charts are based on figures from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The list of job vacancies under 'Apply for jobs' is from the Universal Jobmatch database. The vacancies are not from the National Careers Service. Median income: Misc services Working pattern: Misc services Gaps in sector due to skills shortages: Misc services