An electronically controlled igniter device for a wick-containing item, and methods of use thereof, is described. The device is particularly advantageous in that it provides a convenient and safe device for igniting and optionally extinguishing the flame of a wick-containing item. The wick-containing item may be a standalone object, or a set of multiple electrically interconnected objects that can be individually controlled, or several groups of such objects may be remotely or locally controlled.

An electronically controlled igniter device for a wick-containing item, and methods of use thereof, is described. The device is particularly advantageous in that it provides a convenient and safe device for igniting and optionally extinguishing the flame of a wick-containing item. The wick-containing item may be a standalone object, or a set of multiple electrically interconnected objects that can be individually controlled, or several groups of such objects may be remotely or locally controlled.

The present invention relates to a combined fire starter and chimney cleaner for use in private households. It is well-known that creosote in a chimney is a serious fire hazard hence the chimney needs to be swept on a fairly regular basis by a chimney sweeper. The process of ordering a chimney sweeper can be cumbersome and expensive. By adding a creosote cleaning agent to the fire starter it will be possible to at least minimise the creosote build-up, which will extend the time needed between chimney sweeps. Thus the running cost of having a fireplace is lowered.