cleaning a limestone fire surround All manner of questions and solutions to problems and issues surrounding the subject of brickwork, blockwork and stonework

[kerrysteele]

hi can anyone help we are desperate, we have recently fitted a limestone fireplace, but we are having problems getting the residue cement off the brickwork, we have tried a scrubbing brush with soapy water a toothbrush with turps on and generally scrubbing but it wont budge, any ideas :(

[canny]

Hi,
Go to a local builders yard and ask for 'brick cleaning acid'. Follow the instructions and you will be sorted
happy christmas :D

[bd3cc]

Brick cleaning acid is an expensive form of Hydrocloric acid, but be careful with it, have plenty of water standing by to neutralise if it is going too far, and do it slowly. Paint brush rather than tooth brush, and wear protective clothing and goggles.

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