lime deposits on cinder block

[Guest guest]

I just had a meltdown last night. Just when I start feeling good and not

worrying too much about every little thing something happens. We have had

extremely cold weather and strong winds but basement has always been dry and

fairly warm. Last night I went to do laundry and noticed a dry white chalk

like

dust all over some of the blocks. Of course I flipped out and could hardly

even sleep. I was so upset I could hardly sleep. I had someone come look at

them. He brought some lime cleaner and said that's what it was. Suggested

spraying on the lime cleaner & then brush it onto the blocks. He then said

after

they are completely dry to use a dry lock paint. I talked to another person

who said the same thing. The walls aren't wet but are on the coldest side of

the house.

Has anyone experienced this in their basement that can help calm me down a

bit. Like I said the basement is dry and we run a dehumidifier all the time.

Never had any water problems.

Sue

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