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    May 23, 2008, 06:00 AM
    Exterior brick cleaning
    What ia the best product to clean the outside of a a red brick home?
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    May 23, 2008, 07:17 AM
    Best to use plain water and a brush or broom first. If that doesn't work you may need to get more aggressive and use a pressure washer and TSP. Be careful with the pressure washer though, you can leave marks on the brick if you get too close.
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