That's called efflorescence, and it looks pretty severe from continuous water exposure the salts in the brick come to the surface. Try using a stiff brush and a wet sponge to wipe it off. Otherwise.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEGLg8kT-Oo&t=56s
You need to find the source of water, is it a gutter not working properly and running over and down the wall? Is water getting behind the brick? If left alone over time eventually it will degrade your brick. If its an area you can't fix the water problem you might want to check our a new Rustoleum product...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VUoiqVdT2k
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Our sprinkler system has sprayed well water on the side of our brick house and it is all rusty looking. Wondering if anything can be used to remove the rust.
Hello Marianne! Found out for you what those white stains are and how to get rid of them! Check it out:
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That's called efflorescence, and it looks pretty severe from continuous water exposure the salts in the brick come to the surface. Try using a stiff brush and a wet sponge to wipe it off. Otherwise.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEGLg8kT-Oo&t=56s
You need to find the source of water, is it a gutter not working properly and running over and down the wall? Is water getting behind the brick? If left alone over time eventually it will degrade your brick. If its an area you can't fix the water problem you might want to check our a new Rustoleum product...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VUoiqVdT2k
http://www.askwetandforget.com/brick-efflorescence-what-it-is-and-how-to-beat-it/
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-clean-brick-efflorescence
This might be Efferessance- natural salts coming out. The thing to do is, wait until it is dry and brush it with a stiff brush.