BRICK CLEANING SYSTEMS
Bucket and Brush Cleaning
Bucket and Brush Cleaning is a method of cleaning newly constructed brick walls in both small and large jobs. A minimum amount of equipment is needed and workmen do not need tobe highly skilled. Only the job foreman or supervisor need to be knowledgeable and experienced.
This method may be used for cleaning all colors and textures of brick. However, care must be used in selecting the proper cleaning solution for the job. The safest way to determine the proper cleaning solution for a given type of brick is to ask the brick manufacturer for his recommendation.
As a general policy statement, the Brick Association of the Carolinas does not recommend the use of muriatic acid to clean brick. Although muriatic acid has been used successfully in the past in select situations, too frequently its improper use has caused problems. If a request to use muriatic acid is received, permission to do so should be obtained from the brick manufacturer.