Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace brick.

When the exterior brick on your home looks a bit worse for wear, pressure washing might be the brick cleaning solution you need. High-pressure cleaning isn't for every exterior wall surface, but brick ...

Brick fireplaces may be cozy and charming, but they also blacken easily. Smoke and ash penetrate the brick during every fire and leave behind dark stains. Cleaning brick can be very challenging ...

Clean brick fireplaces with a vinegar-and-water mix, avoiding harsh chemicals that can damage porous brick. Vacuum, scrub gently in small sections, and finish with a brick sealer once dry. Keep it ...

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Q My brick patio is covered in green slime, which is really slippery. It takes forever to clean with a brush. Is there a faster and better way? A Yes, try using a pressure washer. The one I use at ...

Q: I have brick that runs floor to ceiling (about 15 feet high). In the living room it's part of the fireplace and in the kitchen it's part of an indoor barbecue. How can I clean the brick surface? On ...

"White scum," or a more common condition known as efflorescence, is responsible for the whiteish staining seen on brick walls. White scum is a condition that surfaces if brick is cleaned too early ...