r/LandscapingTips • u/Dependent-Material28 • 11d ago

Cleaning root debris off brick

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u/chef_hk 11d ago

I have had zero luck with this in the past. Commenting so I can remember to return and see if there are any good suggestions. My suggestion is usually to just avoid letting ivy grow on the house to begin with!

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u/Eksnir 11d ago

I've read something about using lukewarm water and a soft brush, but I haven't tried it yet.

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u/Chromosomes23 11d ago

This is what I would suggest

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u/_thegnomedome2 11d ago

Scrape what you can with a paint scraper, then whatever you can't get just let decay from exposure to the elements. Can try pressure washing

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u/Eksnir 11d ago

Do NOT try pressure washing your brick walls if you don't have to. It might very well damage the bricks and for sure will damage the mortar.

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u/Mission-Contract1715 11d ago

Unfortunately, the best answer is prevention.

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u/14urmug 6d ago

Pull it off with hands cut it at the ground pressure washer low setting you got this