Efflorescence/Calcium Removal

Is your home or business made of brick, stone, mortar, or concrete? Are you noticing white streaks on these surfaces? This can be a sign of efflorescence or calcium building up on your structures. This type of buildup is not easy to remove without professional help. Exterior Cleaning Solutions can help solve efflorescence or calcium streaking with our professional removal services.

First, let’s take a look at the differences between efflorescence and calcium. Efflorescence is actually a salt deposit. It collects on the outside of the material’s surface. Have you ever seen red bricks turning white? That’s Efflorescence. It looks white and chalky, but turns dark when covered with water. unlike efflorescence, calcium accumulates right below the material’s surface.

If you see either of these substances, it can be an indication of water damage. Efflorescence forms when moisture migrates to the surface of the material, bringing salts and minerals with it. Among these minerals are calcium and lime.

If you pavers have these deposits, you need Exterior Cleaning Solutions. We’ll clean and dry your sidewalk or pavers gently to avoid an immediate recurrence. We’ll take steps to prevent these efflorescence or calcium deposits from returning. If you’re concerned that you have these deposits, contact the experts at Exterior Cleaning Solutions. We’ll restore your surfaces to their original luster.