How to Clean Brick Flooring

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By Ris Rane
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Brick flooring on a patio can be very beautiful. Sometimes, though, cleaning a brick floor can be quite exhausting. Learn how to properly care for brick flooring and prevent salt-buildup from occuring.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A Warm Sunny Day
Dishwashing Powdered Detergent
Water
Pail
Stiff-Bristled Scrub Brush
Garden Hose
Mop
Old Towel

How to Clean Brick Flooring

Step 1

Fill a bucket or pail with warm water. Add powdered dishwashing detergent to the water.
Step 2

Dunk the stiff-bristled scrub brush into the pail and begin scrubbing your brick flooring. This will prevent and eliminate white residue build-up on the surface of your bricks.
Step 3

Rinse your brick flooring with a garden hose once you've finished scrubbing.
Step 4

Use your mop to mop up excess water. Too much water can bring natural salts in bricks to the surface, thus causing a white film.
Step 5

Take an old towel and dry any remaining wet spots. Let the sun take care of the rest!