How Do You Clean Unsealed Brick Floors?
Cleaning Unsealed Brick Floors You Will Need: • Broom or vacuum • Mop • Water • Mild detergent • White vinegar Steps to Clean the Floor: • Start by sweeping or vacuuming the brick to remove any loose debris. • For a quick clean and to prevent dirt buildup, use a mop and plain water over the floor. • If you would like a more thorough cleaning, add mild detergent to the water until its slightly sudsy. Mop the surfaces with the sudsy water. • For a quick, polished effect, add a cup of vinegar to the water and detergent before mopping. • After mopping with detergent or vinegar, rise the bricks well with clean water. This can be accomplished in a couple of ways, but the easiest might be re-mopping with clean water. • Wipe dry for best results. Removing Water Stains White water stains on brick are usually from a process called efflorescence, or the culmination of hard water stains building up in damp areas. This technique, along with a healthy dose of elbow grease, should take care of these
