Brick Flooring

[pondandco]

Hi everyone!!

I got a call today to bid sidewalk cleaning at a small shopping center... Most of the sidewalk is concrete, but there are a few store fronts that have cheap red brick as the flooring. Can I use a surface cleaner on the brick like any other concrete? Or does brick have to be done with chemicals and lower pressure? I would like to stay away from using chemicals at this time, only because I am just starting out and I have not read up on it too much.

Thanks for any help!

Kevin

 

[Grime Busters]

Depends on the type of brick, and if it's pavers or red fired brick. Could possibly be stamped concrete or asphalt. Need pictures to determine.

In most cases (with the exception of sand locked pavers) you can use a spinner with 25 of 40 degree tips.

Picture will help.

 

[pondandco]

Ok, so I went back and took some pics of the brick... There seems to be some white stuff on them?? Some areas look water stained and some spots that are bright white have a powdery feel to it. Not sure what type of brick this is? Can you tell from the pictures if I could use a turbo nozzle or surface cleaner without damaging it? Also, will hot water be enough to remove the white areas?

Thanks! Kevin

 

[New Look]

Were these bricks ever sealed before?

 

[pondandco]

Hey Carlos,

I am not sure... the property manager didn't seem to know.. All they
have been doing is hosing it down and scrubbing with a broom.

 

[Grime Busters]

Probably efflorescence, and/or other hard water deposits. Send the picture to Mike at EaCo Chem.; info@eacochem.com Mike will hook you up with some Britanol, NMD80 and/or Safe Restore.

 

[pondandco]

Thanks for the input!

 

[Gogreenwash]

Nmd80 is awsome got a chance to use first hand a few weeks ago well worth it great results Jim and mike are great guys they are well seasoned pros.