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how to clean red brick wall?

sam1970
sam1970 Posts: 1,208 Forumite
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in I wanna buy it or do it
i removed plants (ivy and other) which was covering the out side wall of the house for years and now the red brick is exposed it looks dirty, greenish. i tried water and brush to no avail...is there any special material for this purpose...thanks

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  • iwanttosave_2
    iwanttosave_2 Posts: 34,292 Forumite
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    How about a jet washer, or maybe some patio cleaner and a good stiff brush
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  • Helen_from_yorkshire
    Helen_from_yorkshire Posts: 461 Forumite
    I've heard Jeyes Fluid is meant to be good at those types of jobs.
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  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    I also try a jet washer first. I removed a ivy I had at te back that clings onto the bricks.
  • across
    across Posts: 1,648 Forumite
    pressure washer but be careful not to damage the pointing just go easy on it!! good luck!
  • fredy34
    fredy34 Posts: 245 Forumite
    i have a similar problem except its bricks in the fireplace covered in soot. obviously cant use a power hose. any suggestions
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