Can I remove number "stains" from brick?

Question

I am going to replace the numbers on the front of my red brick house, and I have removed the old, ugly ones, but now (as I worried might happen) there are the outlines of the old ones. They were put on a diagonal and I want to redo them straight, so I can't even just put up a plaque over the markings because it would have to be huge.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

Try power washing away the old dirt and grime. It's a pretty quick and cost effective method!

Answer 2

I agree.  However, you can also use muratic acid, but be very careful.

Dave

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