Learning how to clean bricks is a key to keeping up home’s appearance. Here you will know about the steps you need to clean interior and exterior bricks like pro.
Give your home a fresh look by cleaning the brick inside and out. Removing the dirt, algae and stains that accumulate over time boosts your home’s curb appeal and property value. A thorough cleaning also gives indoor brick walls and mantels a new and fresh look like ever.
Interior brick is a great design detail. Like any other surface it can become stinky and stained.
Remove surface dirt
The first step to remove surface dust. You can use a vaccume, dry mop and broom. Next wet the brick with warn water using a sponge. Then use a brush to wipe away any surface dirt.
Apply dish soap and baking soda
Mix together dish soap, baking soda and water. You need to start with wet bricks Then spread the paste over the brick and let it rest for ten minutes. Scrub the brick and finally wash with warm water.
How to clean exterior brick
Pressure washing is an easy method that will help your brick looking like new.
Prepare for pressure washing
Make sure to repair the cracks of the bricks in order to prevent from the damage. Cover electric stuffs to prevent from water and make sure all windows are tightly sealed. You can also cover plants or flower beds with plastic shading.
Apply detergent and pressure wash
Now it’s time to apply the detergent. Before that wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from cleaning. Use products and shoes that won’t slip on wet surfaces.
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Set the pressure washer to the lowest setting. Start from the top and spread the detergent in a continuous motion to the bottom. Never start on a ladder while pressure washing. Use an extension attachment to spray up high.
Let the detergent sit for few minutes to break down the dirt and stains. Next use a surface cleaner attachment or low pressure nosales to rinse off the brick.
Working from the top down, spray in horizontal strokes three to four feet wide. After the brick is clean, use a garden hoes to clean the surrounding areas.
Now that you know how to clean your brick, you can keep your brick walls looking new inside and outside all year long.
In another way, you can use bleach.
Take half a galon of water and mix with it one cup of bleach. Make sure to wear proper protection while working with bleach. Gloves and goggles are highly recommended.
Scrub down the moss with a sturdy brush with the bleach water. Then do not forget to spray down the area with a hose.
It is also recommended to spray down the area before starting. That will help to prevent the bleach from penetrating into the wall.
You can use these methods to have a flawless brick wall that will look stunning and will change the atmosphere of your house in a beautiful way.
