How do I clean white painted brick?
We have white painted brick. Any ideas of good way to get green stuff off? It’s not moss. Looks like discoloration, maybe mildew or green mold?
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Vinegar water solution 50/50 with a fluffy car wash sponge, rinse with clear water, then dry.
Power wash with a solution made specifically for what is on the bricks.
Power washing with the vinegar/water solution suggested by Naomie is probably the way to go. Our white vinyl fence also get that green stuff on it because it doesn't get enough sun. If it continues after you've cleaned it off, I would find a color that doesn't show it as much.
When all else fails try soft scrub and a nylon brush, then hose off
Use Wet n' Forget Outdoors, applied with garden sprayer to the areas covered by algae/moss. Apply on overcast day when no rain is imminent. Over time, algae and moss will disappear.
Product is available in hardware stores and at Costco.