A common problem that often arises with newly installed pavers is the appearance of a white haze that won’t seem to come off. The most likely cause of this is a naturally occurring phenomenon called efflorescence. Efflorescence occurs when water-soluble salts within concrete migrate to the surface and react with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate. This substance remains visible on the surface of the hardscape products like pavers, slabs and walls in the form of a white haze.
Barkman Concrete now supplies two EaCo Chem cleaning products to combat efflorescence.
EF-Fortless is a truly remarkable soap solution that melts away powdery efflorescence and haze from clean-up efflorescence and helps control its return. This product is mildly acidic and great for use on colour-sensitive surfaces because it will not discolour brick, block or mortar. It can be used on slurry-dyed blocks and similar substrates.
Simply apply EF-Fortless undiluted and wait for the foam to collapse. Reapply as needed until there is no foaming on contact.
- Helps control the return of efflorescence
- Safe on glass
- Do not have to use a pressure washer
- Improves productivity
- Reduces liability
NMD 80 is a powerful detergent-based solution designed to safely and effectively remove mortar smears and efflorescence from masonry surfaces. It can be used on all masonry substrates, including brick, synthetic stone, pre-cast concrete, and designer or coloured blocks. It works great to remove polymeric sand haze.
The added buffering ingredients allow NMD 80 to be powerful yet safe enough for glass and anodized aluminum. NMD 80 is a masonry cleaner requiring no respirator when outdoors. This product is capable of extremely effective cleaning and efflorescence removal without brushing or scrubbing.
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