Best Method To Clean Bricks After Building Works - How To Remove Mortar Stains OFF Bricks/Walls

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  • Опубліковано 5 гру 2024

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  • @RogerClubv
    @RogerClubv 8 місяців тому +11

    Believe it or not, I used white vinegar and got the white substance off. I mixed equal part vinegar with water. Spray the solution on the bricks. Let it sit for a couple minutes brush it a little and rinse it off. That's it.

    • @rupertthomson
      @rupertthomson 4 місяці тому +2

      That makes sense. As far as I understand it's the acidic bit that does the work as mortar is alkali, so vinegar could be a nice cheap-possibly safer for people and animals-method.

    • @specialandroid1603
      @specialandroid1603 12 днів тому

      I did the same

  • @ColinWasson-vj5pf
    @ColinWasson-vj5pf Рік тому +4

    It's really helpful. Excellent video.

  • @dil4951
    @dil4951 2 роки тому +6

    Exactly what I need to do .. I wasn’t even searching for this 😅

    • @PhilFeedback
      @PhilFeedback 2 роки тому +1

      UA-cam's algorithm recommended this video to me too

  • @quantumofconscience6538
    @quantumofconscience6538 8 місяців тому +1

    Many would recommend wetting bricks FIRST before the acid.... especially if the bricks are very porous. Probably not needed for a brick that does not absorb water, and has a "shiny" / smooth surface.

    • @richardbrighton1686
      @richardbrighton1686 Місяць тому

      My bricks i have just repointed were very pourus. Did the saturating them over and over before pointing, added plasterciser and fairy liquid and made no difference.
      Added cement around 3 bricks and that's it!!! Had to tool it up and make it look pretty before moving onto the next 3.

  • @MrCardiffian
    @MrCardiffian 7 місяців тому +2

    There seams to be a centre long scuff or stain on every brick above the damp course. Is this a result of cleaing or design ?

    • @cityofbadgers
      @cityofbadgers 7 місяців тому +1

      this will be the style of the brick, seen it many times before

  • @robertkennedy1666
    @robertkennedy1666 Рік тому +2

    I don't know where you get your acid... We are using the same, hydrochloric acid, I don't know why, it doesn't seem to do anything.

  • @easyneos
    @easyneos Рік тому +1

    will it work for the scaled boiler discharge water stain ? TIA

  • @perseverancezengele7537
    @perseverancezengele7537 16 днів тому +1

    Why should we not use a pressure wash afterwards?

    • @ZRKREVIEWS
      @ZRKREVIEWS  16 днів тому +1

      @@perseverancezengele7537 chemical

    • @diaconus1423
      @diaconus1423 9 днів тому

      Chemical? What does that mean, that you don’t want to splash the acid off the brick onto surrounding areas?
      Also what are we defining as pressure wash, is 1500psi too much, 2500psi?

  • @suponahmed9117
    @suponahmed9117 23 години тому

    How many years it's longevity?

  • @DakaloMudau-v2j
    @DakaloMudau-v2j Рік тому +3

    Whats the mixture on acid and water

  • @AndrewHubbardBadger
    @AndrewHubbardBadger Рік тому +3

    Why doesn’t it damage the mortar between the bricks?

    • @texascaliber9929
      @texascaliber9929 Рік тому +2

      The mortar in between the bricks is a very thick compressed layer. The mortar on the brick is thin

  • @mickyflakes
    @mickyflakes 8 місяців тому +1

    Is this stuff good for removing salt effloresence too

    • @ZRKREVIEWS
      @ZRKREVIEWS  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes it is ive tried it and it works

    • @1stwashandseal
      @1stwashandseal 4 місяці тому

      No mate , acid only to remove morter residue , for efflorescence you will need other chemical is called flurotech or lcr or efflock

    • @bigkane1174
      @bigkane1174 3 місяці тому

      Acid will 100% move efflorescence. Do not ever brush it on. Buy a weed killer pump. 2 litres of water and a quarter litre acid...spray on and leave...repeat several times. I've been doing it for 23 years

  • @im2funky1
    @im2funky1 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video!

  • @Amit-ov3or
    @Amit-ov3or Рік тому +3

    Super video

  • @malwinawolanska9457
    @malwinawolanska9457 2 роки тому +6

    when you pour to bucket always pour water then chemical lol

    • @ZRKREVIEWS
      @ZRKREVIEWS  2 роки тому +4

      Your right my friend, water first checmical after

  • @nicolaemmett1402
    @nicolaemmett1402 Рік тому +1

    Where did you buy this cleaner from?

  • @bkn9939
    @bkn9939 Рік тому +1

    Is this affect the brick ?i mean the hydrochloric acid?

    • @raywilson3166
      @raywilson3166 11 місяців тому

      It can destroy some soft handmade bricks and isn really too.dangerous for DIY job. UA-cam is full of amateurs teaching other amateurs how to use it

  • @rngDeadEye
    @rngDeadEye Рік тому

    I notice your bricks are quite sandy, isn't this why the big chunks are coming off easy?

  • @tobycoleman2383
    @tobycoleman2383 Рік тому

    Can you use this on Indian stone

    • @ZRKREVIEWS
      @ZRKREVIEWS  Рік тому +1

      Yes i would believe so

    • @gregbooming
      @gregbooming Рік тому +2

      No, you can't use Acid products on Indian Sandstone unless you are happy to see lots of iron oxidation.
      Your slabs can changed colour due to minerals (specially iron) and become orange/rusty coloured.
      Non acid product only.

  • @ScottA2345
    @ScottA2345 Рік тому +1

    You should always add acid to water - never water to acid.

    • @AndrewHubbardBadger
      @AndrewHubbardBadger Рік тому

      Why? Thanks

    • @ScottA2345
      @ScottA2345 Рік тому +1

      @@AndrewHubbardBadger If you add water to acid the water will explode and splatter. Always add acid to water.
      Best way to remember is to think in alphabetical order.
      A into W
      Not W into A

  • @trymem8
    @trymem8 4 місяці тому +1

    It says not for indoor use! Wish me luck I need to clean my red brick kitchen floor ! 😂

    • @bigkane1174
      @bigkane1174 3 місяці тому

      @trymem8 you do not need brick acid you need hypo....its a strong bleach. One pint hypo 3 litres water. Apply to floor and leave for ten minutes....mop it up with cold water

  • @justinphilpott
    @justinphilpott Рік тому +1

    Or just use lemon juice...... it works

  • @Blaze23557
    @Blaze23557 3 місяці тому

    I have a lot on bricks ,too long to scrape

  • @joemusic2882
    @joemusic2882 8 місяців тому +2

    That’s some sloppy masonry work

  • @illmitchjax
    @illmitchjax 9 місяців тому +2

    You're meant to wet the brick first...

    • @chrisrock1110
      @chrisrock1110 8 місяців тому

      Yep. You’re supposed to give them a quick wash and scrape off any mortar lumps. You want the acid cleaner working on stubborn shit, not loose stuff.

    • @AJ-ds5gf
      @AJ-ds5gf 6 місяців тому +1

      Makes absolutely no sense to wet the bricks first. All you're doing is diluting the acid when it goes on.

    • @illmitchjax
      @illmitchjax 6 місяців тому +1

      @@AJ-ds5gf no, you're stopping the capillary action of the brick pulling the acid into the pores...

    • @AJ-ds5gf
      @AJ-ds5gf 6 місяців тому +1

      @@illmitchjax LOL no. Adding water just dilutes the acid.

    • @illmitchjax
      @illmitchjax 6 місяців тому +2

      @@AJ-ds5gffor starters, you don't put brick acid on 'neat' anyway, it's meant to be diluted down to the amount specified on the bottle depending on usage and conditions.
      Secondly, a thin film of water on the substrate isn't going to notably dilute the acid...
      What it will do is prevent the acid being pulled into the brick by capillary action and potentially weakening the brick.
      You're only trying to remove mortar from the SURFACE of the brick...

  • @nasirmir8771
    @nasirmir8771 2 роки тому

    What chamical is this

  • @L77MRT
    @L77MRT 5 днів тому

    Was it a plumber thatlaid these bricks?
    What an utter mess, I hope he wasn't paid!

  • @Gregory-bd4qg
    @Gregory-bd4qg Рік тому

    The hell is two four parts

  • @Greenidiotday
    @Greenidiotday 3 місяці тому

    MY MOM ENTERS TO MY ROOM SHAKING HER HEAD AND MAKING WEIRD UGLY NOISES AND WEIRD UGLY FACES