{"title":"Efflorescence remover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProfessional Efflorescence Remover for Walls, Paving and Block Driveways\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat stubborn, powdery white staining on your brick wall, paving slabs, or block driveway probably isn't dirt. It's efflorescence, a natural salt deposit that occurs when water moves through porous masonry and brings dissolved salts to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"effoff","title":"GK EFF OFF™ Efflorescence Remover 5Ltr","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"blog-details-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eGK EFF OFF™ is designed to remove powdery efflorescence salt deposits from walls, paving, paths and block driveways. It neutralises and removes \u003cb\u003esoluble\u003c\/b\u003e salt contaminants and removes the salt as you clean the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThis granite and marble friendly solution contains an organic blend which aids the removal of chlorides, sulphates and salts – it dissolves and lifts the salt film back into solution so it can be rinsed away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eIt’s important to confirm that your staining is water soluble efflorescence, EFF OFF™ will not treat calcium carbonate or other deposits which, require “dissolving”. See alternatives such as GK Concrete \u0026amp; Grout Remover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eNot every \"white deposit\" on a wall is efflorescence!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eEfflorescence is a powdery white, water-soluble salt deposit on surface masonry caused by moisture evaporation. As it passes through the wall, it collects loose salt and lime and brings them to the surface. As the water evaporates, the particles bond to the wall causing white chalk-like stains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCalcium carbonate build-up (calcite\/lime bloom) is a hardened, insoluble, crusty white deposit that bonds to the surface, resulting from long-term, deep-seated moisture penetration. Calcium carbonate build-up often indicates more significant, long-term water infiltration causing insoluble, solidified mineral deposits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThe key differences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eEfflorescence often vanishes when wet or brushed away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eCalcium carbonate is hard, dense, and typically requires dissolving by pressure washing, acid or grinding to remove – see GK Concrete \u0026amp; Grout Remover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eEfflorescence dissolves or disappears when wet. Calcium carbonate remains visible and bonded to the surface when wet. While both are results of water and, in some cases, both result in calcium carbonate, they differ in age and structural impact on the surface material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWe recommend a “wet check” prior to purchase these simple tests will help determine efflorescence or another variety of white deposit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eTest 1: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePrimary efflorescence when rubbed with a finger will come off as a powdery substance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNoSpacing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eTest 2: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eSimply spray water on an affected area. If the stain disappears when wet and re-appears when dry, it may well be efflorescence. If the stain is still visible, it is unlikely to be efflorescence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GKProductsUK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41307613692081,"sku":"CHE \/ R34 \/ 5LTR","price":34.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/0415\/8129\/files\/EffOff_3e28e8b9-dcc7-4833-a464-f3fa900f33b2.png?v=1772548755"}],"url":"https:\/\/gkproductsuk.com\/collections\/efflorescence-remover.oembed","provider":"GK Products UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}