Painting - Exterior brick cleaning

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wilhaucks
06-25-02, 12:00 PM
Any suggestions for cleaning brick exterior on a home. The house is around 30 years old. The brick is kind of dull looking. Anything on expected cost would be helpful also.


toptosher
06-26-02, 12:16 AM
I have the same problem. I was thinking of using my power washer with a sandblasting attachment. Ill let u know how I get on.

hy
06-29-02, 09:31 PM
Power washing will remove some top dirt but in order to clean the brick properly you need to apply a chemical first then power wash. Visit the web site at www.dumondchemicals.com and they have a line of SAFE n' EASY Masonry Cleaning products