1.   After cleaning the brick, Mangan suggests using a masonry sealer that protects the brick from water without blocking the natural movement of air through the brick.

2.   Brick can be cleaned with bleach and water, or by power washing.

3.   Now scaffolding rings the building, as workmen strip the iron, repaint the wood, and clean the brick.

4.   They said a product called Speedy White does a very good job of cleaning fireplace glass and might also clean your brick.

5.   This will at least clean the brick, but may not remove all the stains, particularly if they are oily.