TL;DR
Efflorescence cleaner is a mildly acidic solution — typically based on sulfamic, citric, or buffered phosphoric acid rather than raw muriatic — formulated to dissolve the salt deposits that bloom on pavers, brick, and concrete without etching the surface or bleaching the pigment. It is applied to a pre-wetted surface, allowed to work briefly, agitated, and rinsed thoroughly.
What it means
Efflorescence cleaner is a mildly acidic solution — typically based on sulfamic, citric, or buffered phosphoric acid rather than raw muriatic — formulated to dissolve the salt deposits that bloom on pavers, brick, and concrete without etching the surface or bleaching the pigment. It is applied to a pre-wetted surface, allowed to work briefly, agitated, and rinsed thoroughly. Manufacturers of polymeric sand and sealers usually require the wash as prep, since sealing over salts locks in a permanent haze.
Where it sits in the glossary
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