To effectively clean efflorescence off brick, mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray the solution onto the affected areas and scrub with a stiff brush. Rinse the brick with clean water and allow it to dry completely. Repeat the process if necessary.
Goo Gone works well for that.
A strong chemical cleaner will be needed to remove tar from the driveway. Muratic acid, or something similar should soften the tar. use all safety precautions.
To effectively clean oil off your concrete driveway, you can try using a degreaser or a mixture of baking soda and dish soap. Apply the cleaning solution to the oil stain, scrub with a brush, and then rinse with water. Repeat the process if necessary until the oil stain is removed.
the best way to get paint off your driveway would be mineral turpentine.
Yes, you can use soda (such as club soda or cola) to clean chalk off the driveway. The carbonation and acidity in soda can help break down the chalk residue. Simply pour the soda on the affected area, let it sit for a few minutes, and then scrub or hose off the chalk.
Spray on a solution made of a gallon or so of water, a little bit of Clorox (half a cup??) and 2-3 teaspoons of Trisodium Phosphate. TSP is available at paint supply stores or in the painting department at a superstore). TSP is the main ingredient in Spic & Span, without all the additives. Then, wash off with a pressure washer. Be careful to make sure the bricks and mortar are not damaged. Some people clean brick with a muriatic acid solution, but that is more dangerous, to you and to the driveway!
To clean mortar off brick effectively, use a wire brush or chisel to scrape away the excess mortar. Then, apply a solution of water and muriatic acid to the affected areas and scrub with a stiff brush. Rinse thoroughly with water to remove any residue.
Yes!! I've tried it many times before. but you might have to do it a couple of times. or just let it rain ;)
If its just affecting the surface then scrub with a wire brush, it the dye has soaked into the concrete then nothing will 'clean' it, you either replace the concrete, paint over it or accept you have a new feature on your driveway.
To effectively clean mortar off brick surfaces, use a wire brush or chisel to remove excess mortar, then scrub the area with a mixture of water and muriatic acid. Rinse thoroughly with water and repeat if necessary. Wear protective gear and follow safety instructions on the acid container.
The ability to clean off driveway grease has effectively nothing to do with the "hotness" of a hot sauce, and I wouldn't expect any hot sauce to do a particularly good job of it, certainly not better than, say, turpentine. So, while you may have heard it, the person you heard it from has no idea what they're talking about.