frank1492 wrote:
I just went over my old brick fireplace with a wire brush and find
that the brick has now become a dull orangy red. What's the best
way to bring back the color? One website says 50% linseed oil
and 50% mineral spirits.
Help much appreciated!
Frank

I've always heard that you should clean brick by rubbing it with a
brick of approximately the same color. It has worked pretty well for
me.