CLEAN BURNING HEATING SOLUTIONS Over 35 years ago, I founded this company with a mission to produce the finest fireplace products available anywhere. The Hampton line is the result of millions of dollars in product development, years of research, and listening to what consumers are looking for If chemical chimney cleaning products perform as claimed and cause debris in the chimney to fall, that debris still needs to be removed from the smoke shelf, baffle, catalytic combustor, or offset in order to ensure a properly functioning chimney. Chemical products that claim to clean or assist in cleaning chimneys are not new. Aug 21, 2017 · Travis has been offering its Fireplace Xtrordinair Elite 36 and 44 models EPA-certified to the current standard, and its Apex 42 model, certified to the 2020 standard, all catalytic models. New to Travis are two versions of the Apex 42, a traditional model with convection air circulation through openings in the frame, and a clean-faced version with convection air circulation remotely above and below the fireplace.