How to Create Homemade Brick Cleaner
Examine the wall or brick before the attack., Find the right tools., Keep clean up tools on hand.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Examine the wall or brick before the attack.
If you are dealing with a pile of bricks, you most likely will want to clean the entire brick.
However, if you are working from a pre-constructed wall your approach may be a little different in terms of how you clean.
A brick wall can be sprayed and scrubbed depending on the level of build up or mess.
Individual bricks may be submerged in cleaning mixture for a deep down clean. -
Step 2: Find the right tools.
Aside from a new and strong scrub brush, you may want access to a few soft cloths and a toothbrush (for cleaning inside small cracks).
Additionally, depending upon your approach, you will need a large bucket and/or empty spray bottle. , Cleaning bricks is a messy job, no matter how neatly you approach the task.
Place a drop cloth on the floor for protection and use work gloves to protect your hands from the rough brick edges.
Also, a broom, dustpan and mop are always a good idea as brick debris may spray around the room during the cleaning process. -
Step 3: Keep clean up tools on hand.
Detailed Guide
If you are dealing with a pile of bricks, you most likely will want to clean the entire brick.
However, if you are working from a pre-constructed wall your approach may be a little different in terms of how you clean.
A brick wall can be sprayed and scrubbed depending on the level of build up or mess.
Individual bricks may be submerged in cleaning mixture for a deep down clean.
Aside from a new and strong scrub brush, you may want access to a few soft cloths and a toothbrush (for cleaning inside small cracks).
Additionally, depending upon your approach, you will need a large bucket and/or empty spray bottle. , Cleaning bricks is a messy job, no matter how neatly you approach the task.
Place a drop cloth on the floor for protection and use work gloves to protect your hands from the rough brick edges.
Also, a broom, dustpan and mop are always a good idea as brick debris may spray around the room during the cleaning process.
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