Cleaning PreFab

[njbob]

First time posting.
So, I have a Superior PreFab with an 8" flue. I bought an 8" poly brush and rods to clean it myself.
I want to clean from the bottom as I don't like ladders.
The concern I have is that if I get the brush past the damper I will not be able to get it back out.
The guy I used to use would run a poly brush up from the bottom and he seemed to have no trouble with getting it in and out.
I thought about cutting some of the bristles at the top and bottom of the brush to sort of taper the ends.
I'm open to suggestions.

 

[begreen]

The brush should go past the damper. If you haven't purchased them yet, consider getting a Sooteater kit instead. This is a rotary brush that will easily go past the damper. It's powered by a drill motor.

 

[njbob]

Unfortunately, I already have the poly brush. I tried it and am afraid I wouldn't be able to get it back out if I got it in.
Or that I would damage the damper.
I'm thinking of tapering it at the top and bottom by cutting the ends of the bristles leaving the middle sections full diameter.

 

[begreen]

Sell the polybrush, ask Santa for a Sooteater.