Kolter Homeowner Guide

General brick-cleaning steps:

3. Use a garden hose to get a small area of brick wet. Note the rate at which the brick absorbs water. If the brick becomes dark quickly, clean just a small area of brick at a time. If the brick doesn’t become dark quickly, you may clean up to 100 square feet of brick at a time.

1. Consider the brick type and the substance that stains its surface when selecting the proper cleaning solution. 2. Cover or otherwise protect nearby objects including doors, plants, and windows. Some brick-cleaning solutions may damage them.

HOME TIP: Don’t skip testing the brick’s rate of water absorption. It’s vital information in determining how much brick you can clean at one time.

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