How do I clean a brick floor and how do I clean the grout between the bricks without using harsh chemicals?

Question by Tara B: How do I clean a brick floor and how do I clean the grout between the bricks without using harsh chemicals?
I have just moved into a 20 yr old townhouse that has a brick floor in the foyer when you walk in. It is filthy; with paint splotches and dirty cement between the bricks. PROFESSIONALS, please tell me how to get all this mess up. I have sinus problems and certainly do not want to use harsh chemicals. Thanks!

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Answer by Holly N
personally with the paint if it does not come up with water it will surelly need paint thinner or gas just a little for each spot for the grout toothpaste with baking soda should get it pretty clean.

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One Response to “How do I clean a brick floor and how do I clean the grout between the bricks without using harsh chemicals?”

John D November 13, 2010 at 2:30 pm #

A box of TSP and a stiff nylon brush should do the trick. Mix TSP according to label instructions, scrub with the nylon brush, rinse & repeat if necessary