Brick Floor Maintenance Guide

This guide is intended to help our customers with daily cleaning and long-term maintenance of their brick floors (or walls). These cleaning methods are intended for brick surfaces that have been sealed.

 

If your brick is not yet sealed, you will want to gently clean the surface and seal both the surface of the brick and the grout in between your bricks.

 

Brick flooring Basic maintenance Do’s and Don’ts

DO: Ensure all sealers you use are especially designed for brick. Aqua Mix carries a great line of sealants.

DO: Use a diluted natural cleaner for daily maintenance of your brick and a specially designed cleaning for hard to remove stains or the occasional deep cleaning. We recommend using Aqua Mix brand cleaners or Stain Solver for deep cleaning.

DO: Solvent-based polish can be applied over water-based polish.

DON’T: Use acids, strong soaps or any abrasives on brick floors or walls. This will erode and damage the surface of your brick and in some cases will permanently change the coloring of your brick floor.

DON’T: Water-based polish cannot be applied over solvent-based polish
 

Day-to-Day cleaning of your Brick flooring:

1. Begin by sweeping, dry mopping, or vacuuming the entire surface area of your brick floor to remove any dirt or debris.
2. Make a vinegar/water solution that is 1 parts vinegar: 15 parts water in a bucket.
3. Dip a microfiber mop into the solution and wring it out completely. Use the mop to clean the entire floor.
4. Optional: Go over the floor a second time with another dry mop or microfiber cloth to buff out any remaining liquid on the floor. This helps reduce smudges or streaks.
 

Deep cleaning of your Brick floors:

1. Begin by sweeping, dry mopping, or vacuuming the entire surface area of your brick floor to remove any dirt or debris.
2. Use chemical resistant gloves, a mask (recommended) and try and increase ventilation in the space if possible.
3. Follow the steps for how to mix and use the specific deep cleaning solution you have purchased.
4. Allow cleaner to sit on surface of brick for recommended time and then wipe up with damp microfiber mop and follow up with a dry mop or rag (if desired).
 

Stripping and resealing/waxing brick floors:

Note: When stripping your brick floors, always work in a well-ventilated area and make sure to wear chemical resistant gloves.

1. Begin by sweeping, dry mopping, or vacuuming the entire surface area of your brick floor to remove any dirt or debris.
2. In the bucket, combine 1 cup ammonia, ¼ cup all purpose cleaner and 8 cups of cool/cold water.
3. Use a microfiber mop to apply the solution to the floor.
4. Scrub any soiled areas well to remove all dirt and grime prior to applying any sealants. Once the floor is sealed, this dirt cannot be removed.
5. Rinse well with clean, cold water.
6. Allow the floor to dry completely.
7. Apply the floor wax or sealant following manufacturer’s instructions. 1-2 thin coats will be necessary.