Abstract: A readily removable cleaning system for a chimney comprising in combination adjacent the top of a chimney a pair of bracket members each having a generally horizontally extending center portion disposed on an upper edge surface of the chimney oppositely from the upper edge surface on which the other center portion is disposed, a generally vertically extending upwardly directed inner portion with an aperture, and a generally vertically extending downwardly directed outer portion embracing an outer chimney wall surface oppositely from that embraced by the other downwardly directed outer portion; a strap or like element extending around the downwardly directed portions of both bracket members and the outside of the chimney to removably secure the bracket members to the chimney; an upper threaded rod and a lower threaded rod supporting a pulley system around which a chain or like member with a brush is supported for up and down movement.