A gas fireplace needs to be vacuumed and dusted. Clean the surround and mantle while you're in the fireplace cleaning zone.

And have the chimney cleaned by a pro or DIY regularly. In gas fireplaces, the thermocouple keeps the gas flowing to the ...

But danger can lurk in your fireplace or chimney. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 20,000 fires and 40 deaths per year are associated with fireplaces and chimneys.