Concrete Cleaner Reviews

Paver Sealer Stripper Review 2023

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 January 30, 2023

This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023

Paver Sealer Turned White

Best Brick Paver Sealer Strippers

As of 2023, there have been some major updates with the different sealer stripper types for concrete available on the market. The main ingredient of a Paver Stripper, Methylene Chloride has now been banned for consumer use in the US. The good news is that there are other options that will work. The main difference is a longer dwell time to activate. About 45-60 minutes.

If you have any questions as to the best type of concrete sealer stripper for your project, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

Paver Sealer Stripper How To Tips and Review

Tackling a large project like concrete or brick paver sealing can be stressful. When something goes wrong on a project that takes up a large area, something that would be a small problem suddenly turns into an overwhelming problem. Acrylic concrete and paver sealer projects can fail by using wet look sealers that dry unevenly. Sealers can become discolored by turning yellow or white due to over-application, cheap inferior acrylics, or moisture.

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Concrete Cleaning Tips

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 January 30, 2023

This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023

Top Concrete Cleaning Tips 2023

Thank you for continuing to visit Concrete Sealer Review throughout 2023 and beyond. We remain your trusted source for concrete and brick paver sealer tips and advice. Here we have an updated article about the best way to clean concrete. If you have any suggestions for the best way to clean concrete or have any questions, feel free to leave us a comment below.

Efflorescence On Brick

Before applying a concrete sealer or water repellent it is typically needed to prep the surface first. Prepping consists of cleaning with water and using a chemical cleaner that is specific to the stain you are trying to remove. Cleaners for concrete and brick pavers come in many different formulas.

Let’s look at the main reasons to clean and prep your concrete:

General Dirt and Grime Cleaning Concrete

When cleaning to remove dirt and grime you may just need water and a pressure washer. If the stains are stubborn, then a general all-purpose concrete cleaner or even bleach would help with the washing.

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How to Clean Efflorescence from Bricks

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 January 30, 2023

This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023

Update 2023 How to Clean Efflorescence on Bricks

We at Concrete Sealer Review are committed to being your go-to source for the latest tips and trends for your concrete and brick paver sealers through 2023 and beyond. Efflorescence, a white deposit of water-soluble salts, is a common problem with brick. In this updated article, we explain how to clean efflorescence from your bricks and restore them to look new. If you have encountered efflorescence on your bricks and have any suggestions or have questions, please comment below.

How to Clean White Efflorescence from Concrete

Efflorescence is a white deposit of water-soluble salts that can appear on masonry bricks. It can be a fine powdery substance or a crystallized buildup. Depending on the type of salts present it can also appear green, brown, or yellow. Efflorescence happens when soluble alkalis are present in the brick or grout and moisture is able to penetrate the brick forcing salt deposits to the surface. This can happen a month after the brick was laid or as long as a year later.

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