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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Andy Foster on March 03, 2008, 05:47:49 pm

Title: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Andy Foster on March 03, 2008, 05:47:49 pm

Hi

I have been asked to clean some brickwork which has years of pollution on it.  I will try steaming it, but if there is a chemical I can prespray it with to help that would be great... any ideas folks please?
About (100 square metres to clean so could do with it being able to be sprayed rather than brushed on, although if needs be, then it can be done).
Also, if there is a chemical that would do it without the need for steaming then that would be even better.

Thanks

Andy

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: rob fryer on March 03, 2008, 07:01:07 pm

What type of brick and what type of polution

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Andy Foster on March 03, 2008, 08:15:33 pm

Hi

Not sure, that's the problem, I'm going in a bit blind.  I don't have the time to go and survey the site and the customer cannot give me any detailed information but they need it doing next week.

I need to go armed with enough chemicals etc to make sure I can do the job there and then.

Any help would be appreciated.

Andy

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 03, 2008, 09:05:14 pm

Andy,
Going in blind is not the best way, but if it is only atomspheric, carbon stainging/dirt etc then you could try Tensid's HD restoration cleaner or safety clean. Give them a call speak to Richard Turk and he will be able to help you.

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Andy Foster on March 03, 2008, 09:08:28 pm

Hi

Thanks for that, I will call them tomorrow.
I appreciate going in blind is not good and normally I would insist on a site visit and test area being done, but unfortunately this situation doesn't allow that luxury.

Thanks again

Andy

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: drive surgeon on March 04, 2008, 02:52:51 pm

good luck andy  ;)

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Andy Foster on March 04, 2008, 04:02:54 pm

Just to let you know that after discussions with Briam at Tensid, I am having 25ltrs of HD restoration cleaner delivered tomorrow, thanks for the advice chaps.
Andy

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 04, 2008, 04:49:04 pm

Quote from: Andy Foster on March 04, 2008, 04:02:54 pm

Just to let you know that after discussions with Briam at Tensid, I am having 25ltrs of HD restoration cleaner delivered tomorrow, thanks for the advice chaps.
Andy

The HD is very good, just follow the MSDS sheets as it can be a nasty chemical.

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: collins ReVive Stoneworks on March 04, 2008, 08:35:46 pm

If there is no sealer try ACID   ::)

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Roger Oakley on March 04, 2008, 08:50:05 pm

Quote from: collins marblesheen on March 04, 2008, 08:35:46 pm

If there is no sealer try ACID   ::)

The HD is an acid but most problerbly not the one you are thinking of  ;)

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: trevor perry on March 04, 2008, 09:19:21 pm

make sure you have gloves and a face mask when you apply it as it can cause really bad skin burns , even when powerwashing of and is diluted it still burns so be very carefull and make sure area is cordoned off.
 good luck

Title: Re: Pollution on bricks
Post by: Andy Foster on March 05, 2008, 07:28:50 am

All good advice, thank you gentlemen.

I have all the gear for applying brick acid so should be OK.

Thanks again

Andy