What is the white ‘salt-like’ substance on my walls?

This powdery white material is efflorescence, which is the migration of salt to the exterior of a permeable material.

Its likely that this powdery white material is efflorescence, which is the migration of salt to the exterior of a permeable material, such as brick, creating a layer. When moisture passes through a wall, or when water is expelled due to heat or hydration, this mechanism pushes salts to the surface. Depending on the extent of the harm, these bricks can be cleaned or replaced.

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