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How to repair a wall damaged by salttro and mold forever

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To remove the salt from the walls of the house proceed as follows:

He wears a mask, gloves and goggles. With the help of the metal brush remove all the saltpeter from the walls of the house. Immediately after pour a glass of muriatic acid and three of water into a container and mix with a brush.
Spread the solution with the brush. Don’t be frightened if you notice a kind of foam: it is the result of the effect of the acid on the saltpeter. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then rub the wall with soap and water. Rinse and swab with a clean cloth.
Once the wall is completely dry, knead the concrete or putty to patch the wall. Allows the material to dry then apply a sealing product against moisture. Let stand for 24 hours between one hand and another.
Finally, it’s time to repaint the wall to make it return to its original appearance.

The trick described above is not always a resolving. Sometimes you may need to apply it every two to three years, as the salt nosaster tends to recur.

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