Title: Clean brick walls.
Course: Masonry II (17008-II) > Section: Performing Residential Masonry

Cleaning should include

- the knowledge of chemical cleaning solutions, as specified by the brick manufacturer
- removal of all excess mortar from the face of the wall.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What factors should be considered before selecting chemical solutions for cleaning brick walls?
- Should muriatic acid be used to clean brick? Why, or why not?
- What hazards exist when cleaning brick?
- What factors should be considered when using pressure washers to clean masonry work?