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Cleaning Mortar from Brick

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[#1] Posted: 08/01/2012 - 09:52:26 AM
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How difficult will it be to clean mortar from brick that has been on for probably 6 - 7 months? This sloppiness is just about everywhere.

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[#2] Posted: 08/01/2012 - 10:08:30 AM
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Are you sure it's not a cosmetic feature?

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[#3] Posted: 08/01/2012 - 10:19:23 AM
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Had they cleaned it before they removed the scaffold it would have come right off with distilled white vinegar and a stiff bristle brush. Now they'll need to use muriatic acid. A couple of laborers could do it in a day or so.
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[#4] Posted: 08/01/2012 - 11:24:07 AM
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Thanks.
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