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Why do chimney sweeps wear top hats?

This story says that beginning in the 17th century, funeral directors would take pity on these poor children being forced to crawl up chimneys. To help raise both their status and their morale, they gave them the extra top hats that would have otherwise been disposed of.

What happens if you don't sweep your chimney?

If you don't clean your chimney regularly, soot will accumulate around the flue causing an inability to draw smoke upwards. The smoke will then be directed to your room leaving black soot on the walls

How much mess does a chimney sweep make?

Will Chimney Sweeping Make a Mess? Sweeping a chimney is a very messy job. If you're not careful, it can even cause damage to flooring and furniture. But of course, a professional Master chimney sweep

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