Asked on Apr 03, 2016
What to use to clean a brick patio?
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Frank
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What is a good cleaner to clean a brick patio?
7 answers
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Best with a Karcher.no chemicals.
Birdy
on Apr 04, 2016
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For a natural cleaner make a mixture of white vinegar,water and baking soda,Apply to the patio,scrub with a brush or if you have a power washer and rinse. You can also use a mixture of bleach and water.
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 04, 2016
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Use a power washer. - Just be careful not to use nozzles with a tightly focused spray or too high a pressure—anything above 3,000 psi may damage the brick. Be very careful if you decide to use bleach... No more than a 10-percent solution of chlorine bleach to water, scrub the area with a stiff-bristle brush, and then rinse thoroughly with clean water.
MN Mom
on Apr 04, 2016
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Without seeing the problem it is hard to advise. Moss, mildew, dirt, tree debris stain, old age, zombie crime scene blood stains...? Power wash is likely your first step. Rent a good one.
Johnchip
on Apr 04, 2016
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Janet and MN Mom are both excellent recommendations! If you have a steam cleaner and outside source of electricity, I have used that to clean my mom's patio with excellent results. Some Home Depot or Lowes rent them for around $20 a day. Also clleaned the patio furniture well, as being in Southern California, our stuff is outside year round. Just be sure to move or protect any potted plants. Hope these suggestions help! Happy cleaning! :-)
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Apr 04, 2016
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Thanks for the feedback. I will try it and get back to everyone on the results...
Frank
on Apr 04, 2016
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Thanks! This was very helpful. Next house - insulated, heated and / or cooled garage or studio so I can contain the mess!
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Apr 07, 2016
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