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Cleaning mortar splashes
Hi,
It seems that "brick cleaner" or "brick acid" is what I need to clean mortar splashes from the brickwork on the outside of my house. Just to be clear, there are not actual lumps of mortar, just the staining from where mortar has been. Anyway, look all over B&Q and couldnt find any "brick cleaner".. the old boy who works there showed me where all the cleaning stuff is, and apparently they dont sell such a thing (?!) He suggested Caustic Soda instead. Now, I know this is ideal for cleaning drains, but what abour mortar stains from bricks? I got some just in case (it's not expensive, and i'll use it for other things anyway). Can I use this? If so, what sort of strength/dilution should I use? Cheers Chris |
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Cleaning mortar splashes
Chris Styles wrote:
Anyway, look all over B&Q and couldnt find any "brick cleaner".. the old boy who works there showed me where all the cleaning stuff is, and apparently they dont sell such a thing (?!) Generic brand name is Disclean any Hire Shop will sell it. He suggested Caustic Soda instead. Now, I know this is ideal for cleaning drains, but what abour mortar stains from bricks? I got some just in case (it's not expensive, and i'll use it for other things anyway). No good at all, the exact opposite to what you want. -- Dave The Medway Handyman www.medwayhandyman.co.uk 01634 717930 07850 597257 |
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Cleaning mortar splashes
Chris Styles wrote:
Hi, It seems that "brick cleaner" or "brick acid" is what I need to clean mortar splashes from the brickwork on the outside of my house. Just to be clear, there are not actual lumps of mortar, just the staining from where mortar has been. aka 'patio cleaner.' Use the absolute minimum, it damages some materials. NT |
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Cleaning mortar splashes
Chris Styles wrote:
Hi, It seems that "brick cleaner" or "brick acid" is what I need to clean mortar splashes from the brickwork on the outside of my house. Just to be clear, there are not actual lumps of mortar, just the staining from where mortar has been. Anyway, look all over B&Q and couldnt find any "brick cleaner".. the old boy who works there showed me where all the cleaning stuff is, and apparently they dont sell such a thing (?!) He suggested Caustic Soda instead. Now, I know this is ideal for cleaning drains, but what abour mortar stains from bricks? I got some just in case (it's not expensive, and i'll use it for other things anyway). Can I use this? If so, what sort of strength/dilution should I use? Cheers Chris Mortar is alkaline, strong acids will dissolve it. Brick acid is HCl. Soda is an alkali, which will have no effect on mortar at all. NT |
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