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Other Local Resorts & Areas => Ovacik Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Janet G on December 03, 2009, 12:53:44 PM

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: Janet G on December 03, 2009, 12:53:44 PM

Does anyone have the name of a company that they use &  would recommend to sweep/clean the chimney pipes on the SOBA?

Thanks.....

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: nichola on December 03, 2009, 14:22:40 PM

We take ours down wash them through with a hose and a brush and bobs your Uncle. Bit of a hassle but easy enough... Unless yours are fixed up inside a chimney?

You might find someone at one of the shops that sell Sobas who'd be willing to do it for a few lira...

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: Tkebap on December 03, 2009, 14:56:47 PM

Have just tried some stuff that a Turkish friend recommended and it seems to have had the desired affect.
Baca Acici ( Sobba pipe cleaner)Yellow and red packet with picture of chimney on it. Very easy to use . Light fire and  add one packet, lot of crackling noises as it cleans the pipes. Soot removed from the pipes and ends up in with the ash Price 50 kurus a packet. Need to repeat the process about once a month

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: scouser2swife on December 03, 2009, 19:32:11 PM

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Originally posted by Tkebap

Have just tried some stuff that a Turkish friend recommended and it seems to have had the desired affect.
Baca Acici ( Sobba pipe cleaner)Yellow and red packet with picture of chimney on it. Very easy to use . Light fire and  add one packet, lot of crackling noises as it cleans the pipes. Soot removed from the pipes and ends up in with the ash Price 50 kurus a packet. Need to repeat the process about once a month

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I tried it last year, but it didn't really do anything. I had to take the pipes down and clean them with the tool bought from the soba man. :o

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: Scunner on December 03, 2009, 19:57:14 PM

There's a guy north of Fethiye that can help, he's in the area this month too.












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Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: scouser2swife on December 03, 2009, 21:43:41 PM

Ho ho ho!: :)

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: Tkebap on December 03, 2009, 21:51:39 PM

Originally had a lot of soot comming out of the pipes onto the marble floor outside. Has stopped that, so must have done something. Each to their own!!

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: Janet G on December 04, 2009, 03:08:19 AM

Thank you everyone for your suggestions even Santa!! :) we'll try the self cleaning method first, then get someone in if that doesn't work,,,,,,,,

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: tylerbabe on December 21, 2009, 12:08:48 PM

Any hints on lighting the soba some times it can be a pain. :D

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: KKOB on December 21, 2009, 12:31:58 PM

Spray a small amount of cheap Lemon Cologne on the kindling. It's alcohol based so it'll light easily.

Title: SOBA cleaning?
Post by: tylerbabe on December 21, 2009, 13:41:42 PM

Cheers for that it is doing hubby,s head in  8)