India, July 30 -- A chimney is an important part of your kitchen, as it keeps the space clean by extracting smoke, grease particles, fumes and lingering odours while you cook. But when was the last time you cleaned or serviced it? Despite doing such an important job, chimney maintenance is neglected, which may prevent it from functioning efficiently.ALSO READ: Storing your kitchen essentials correctly makes a lot of difference: Avoid these mistakes

Let's understand from experts how a dirty chimney can affect your kitchen and whether it can harm your respiratory health. Their insights shed light on why chimney maintenance is necessary for your health. It is not just an obligatory cleaning task.

Rintu Dasgupta, chief operating officer at ...