Reviving Dirty Brickwork

[Celtic_Monkey]

Hello,

I'd like some advice on revivng some brickwork please.

Compared to all my neighbours in the street - the red brickwork on my house seems shabby & dirty.

My guess is that it's deisel fumes over the years .....

I want to retain the natural brick - so painting is out of the question.

Any advice on cleaning appreciated - I've tried soapy water and a stiff scrubbing brush over a small area - but did'nt seem to make much of an impact - do I just need to percivere and continue like this?

thanks

 

[sidecar_jon]

You can get acid brick cleaners that you spray on and the grundge sort of rolls off like magic.. google brick cleaners. I ve used it a few years ago and its supriseingly effective (tho a bit harsh on skin/hair!)

 

[noseall]

sidecar jon, you should only use shampoo or soap on your skin and hair, acid will only turn your hair green.