How to Keep Your Brick in Pristine Condition

If you’ve noticed a white glaze or crust on your brick or stone, don’t worry.
We’ve got everything you need to get it all cleaned up this spring.

As we move toward spring, you may notice a white substance on the exterior of your stone or brick. You can see some examples of it in the video above. Essentially, this is caused by moisture within the mortar or brick coming outward. The salt and mineral deposits from the winter create a white glaze or crust.

To get rid of it, all you really need is an efflorescence cleaner. There are a number of options available at your nearby hardware store. It’s pretty easy to apply too.

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 It’s a pretty easy fix with the right tools.

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You can just put it into a plastic chemical sprayer you would use for your lawn. Spray the brick or stone with the efflorescence cleaner and let it sit. It will start to bubble up, then you can spray it off with water. If some residue still remains, just repeat the process until everything is clean. If it’s really difficult to get off, use a sponge or nylon scrubber. Don’t use steel wool.

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