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I have just finished building and my clay brickwork is covered with a white deposit. What is it and how can I get rid of it?

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I have just finished building and my clay brickwork is covered with a white deposit. What is it and how can I get rid of it?

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Your brickwork is showing signs of efflorescence. This is a deposit of crystallized salts which may appear on the brickwork as it dries out. There is no cause for alarm. The deposit will probably wash off in the first shower of rain. If not, it can be removed with a firm bristle brush. There is absolutely no need to use chemicals, acids or any other proprietary treatment to solve this problem.