This is a home improvement article which gives some tips for cleaning brick walls. These tips can be applied for companies or individuals. They can be used for house walls or decorative garden walls such as those found along a driveway. The important thing to remember in 2011 is that we should all try and avoid chemical products which might be toxic and therefore bad for the environment.
It is now everyones duty to find a brick cleaner that will not harm the environment by causing pollution. Every year millions of gallons of toxic chemicals are flushed down drains or into water systems like rivers by companies and households.
Cleaning brick walls is not always a simple task. certain bricks such as rustic faced ones may start to crumble if you try and brush them with a strong bristled brush. Older walls will have weak pointing in the joints which might also break away if you scrub too hard. Pressure washers which blast out high powered water can also be harmful.
It is a good idea to visit your local home improvement center or garden center. They will have various brick cleaning products available. Choose the one which best matches your wall type and try it on a small area. Some products have a high acid count, for example the industry standard is called brick acid and needs to be diluted with water. Using a strong solution can sometimes alter the look of a wall so experiment on a small area first.
Garden centers usually have environmentally friendly brick cleaning products. They substitute the acid for other ingredients that eat away at dirt and moss. These may cost a little more, but they are more friendly to the environment and plants. These products are not likely to work on tougher stains like concrete and paint.
To apply a brick cleaning liquid, use a soft brush so that you don't damage the brick or the pointing of the wall. If you have a pressure washer you can try using this before and after using a brick cleaning product but try not to apply too much pressure. Use a pressure washer more as a rinser than a stain remover.
Once your wall is clean, consider applying a brick sealer. There are different brands available and again the best idea is to always test on a small area first. These sealants will also prolong the life of your wall, protecting it from the elements.
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Next visit brick cleaner for more information, or patio cleaner for surfacing cleaning.
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