In the winter months I have to clean out our fireplace all the time. I think that I probably end up cleaning it about every other day because we really like to use our fireplace instead of building up a big electric bill every month for the heater. So sure, I have to clean it a lot but luckily our Fireplace Tools have everything right there next to the fireplace that I need. With a quick sweep and shovel I have taken care of the big pieces of firewood that get left behind and I have room to start another fire.