Common Brick Cleaning Issues in DFW
DFW brick homes develop several common exterior issues: algae and mold growth on north-facing and shaded surfaces; efflorescence (white mineral salt deposits) on mortar joints; environmental soiling from DFW's significant particulate air content; and irrigation overspray deposits from hard water.
Each of these issues requires a specific approach. Biological growth responds to algaecide treatment at appropriate pH. Efflorescence is addressed with mild acid wash where appropriate. Environmental soiling typically responds to alkaline cleaning solutions. The wrong chemistry can etch mortar and damage the brick face permanently.
Professional Soft Washing for Brick
Blues Home Services uses soft washing — low-pressure application of surfactant and appropriate cleaning solutions — as our standard method for brick cleaning in DFW. This approach cleans brick and mortar thoroughly without the mortar joint erosion that high-pressure washing causes over time.
We test all surfaces before applying chemistry and adjust our solutions to the specific issue — biological growth, efflorescence, or environmental soiling. The result is clean, undamaged brick that looks dramatically better without any structural compromise.