2007-03-10 05:07:36 · 12 answers · asked by ENGLISH BULLDOG 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have a lot of options on how to clean brick. You can use a bucket and brush, high pressure washer, or commercial sprays.
Here is a link that will tell you everything you need to know to properly clean AND maintain that expensive brick!
http://www.doityourself.com/scat/cleaningandmaintenan
Congrats on having a brick home.
2007-03-10 05:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bare B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean Brickwork
2016-10-16 06:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Couple of ways to go.
Have used Muriatic acid ( inexpensive) to clean small area of brickwork of scale.
Somewhat nasty stuff , should protect yourself & any plants in immediate area.
Was used mainly on new construction.
Have had good results results w/ power washer on brick that was just dirty & mossy.
Worked fine w/ a general purpose cleaner that came w/ washer.
Large area , washer is way to go.
2007-03-10 05:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
a pressure washer can do more harm than good ..remember your home is your most expensive possession..wife and kids excluded..so you must look after it .try this method ..i have many times ..start at top of wall ..you will need a wire brush ..a hose with a gun on end ..and of coarse a ladder ...do about a square metre at a time ..first wet wall..then wire brush wall doing one brick at a time ..keep area you are working on wet when you have done the metre ..give it a good wash off .now wait for a couple of days for it to dry out and you should see the difference..this should give you the encouragement to complete the task ..its not an easy method but it is worthwhile
2007-03-10 22:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a concentrated spray it is made by Rutland. it comes in a white spray bottle with a red brick design on front. It is a Brick and stone cleaner. You can get it at Lowe's. it is unbelievable. You may need two bottles for a big area.
2007-03-10 05:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Bethany C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Uk builder here, Brick acid, you put it on with a brush and then wash it off, or use a power washer to wash it down. The brick acid loosens the mortar enough so as to wash away.
2007-03-10 05:21:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends on what you have to clean up (paint, moss ect.)
the best is a good power washer at least 2500 psi.
their is a product called jomax prower washer is the best
2007-03-10 05:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by rvblatz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may consider using (TSP) tri sodium phosphate its available at your local building supply just mix with water per the container. and have at it. it cleans all kinds of stuff on brick and its envir. friendly
2007-03-10 10:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by lumberbuzzard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a solution you can buy see your local builders merchants i forget the name? (i was in the game back in the early 80's)
2007-03-10 05:11:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Go ask a builder or go to a DIY store for some advice!!
2007-03-10 05:10:19 · answer #10 · answered by alec c 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋