Efflorescence Cleaning Services
Alba Garden, Deep Water Bay
Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong
White powdery residues, crystalline deposits, blistering and peeling paint, as well as concrete chalking on concrete walls, ceilings and external walls are commonly referred to as efflorescence. This is not ordinary dirt. Moisture trapped within the wall draws cement‑derived salts to the surface where they crystallise. It is mostly triggered by wall seepage, roof leakage, water ingress around window frames, leaks from upper‑floor premises or high‑humidity conditions. Simply scraping off surface deposits and repainting will not resolve the source of water intrusion. Efflorescence will recur repeatedly, progressively damaging the concrete structure and causing ongoing spalling and chalking.
We offer surface‑only efflorescence cleaning service. Using specialised materials and equipment, we remove crystallised efflorescence and white saline powder from wall surfaces, cleanse concrete substrates and restore the original appearance of building structures.
*This service only cleans existing efflorescence crystals on the surface. Since efflorescence is caused by water seepage, new efflorescence may develop if the underlying leak source remains unaddressed. Customers may book separate leak‑inspection and waterproofing works. Learn more about leak‑repair services.
Common Areas Prone to Efflorescence
- Internal walls and ceilings (efflorescence caused by water leaks from upper‑floor units)
- External walls, window sills and concrete wall sections surrounding windows
- Roofs, roof decks and walls of planter boxes on podiums
- Bathroom walls, partition walls and air‑conditioner window‑sill areas
- Canopies, concrete cracks and structural joints
- Stair treads and stone surfaces
***Designated cooperative engineering companies fully manage all engineering projects***
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