Polishing your brick will remove dirt buildup from the surface and keep the material looking new while extending its life. You can clean your brick with little trouble and just a few common cleaning products.
Things You Will Need
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Use a vacuum to remove superficial dirt and debris from the brick.
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In a bucket, combine 1 cup of ammonia, 1/4 cup of all-purpose cleaner and 8 cups of water. To clean bricks on the floor, dip the mop into the bucket and wring it out. To polish bricks on a wall, use gloves and a sponge.
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Mop or scrub the brick until the material is clean. Use a scrub brush to get heavy stains out of the brick.
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Rinse the brick with a garden hose hose and allow it to dry. If you are cleaning inside the home, use clean water and a sponge.
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Apply a thin coat of flooring wax to the brick for a polishing finish, then allow it to dry. Apply a second coat of wax after the first coat has dried. If you choose a wax that is not also a self-sealant, you will need to buy a sealant.
The Drip Cap
- Brick is used to make flooring, walls and fireplaces in residential and commercial settings.
- Use a vacuum to remove superficial dirt and debris from the brick.
- If you are cleaning inside the home, use clean water and a sponge.
- Apply a thin coat of flooring wax to the brick for a polishing finish, then allow it to dry.