Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

Why Calcium Builds Up on Pool Tile

That white, crusty buildup on your pool tile is calcium scale. It happens when minerals in your water deposit on surfaces above the waterline. Hemet has hard water, which means we have high calcium levels naturally. When water evaporates, it leaves those minerals behind as ugly white deposits.

Regular scrubbing with a brush will not remove calcium scale once it hardens. You need professional cleaning methods to restore your tile without damaging it. Left untreated, calcium buildup gets thicker every year and becomes even harder to remove. It also makes your beautiful pool look dirty and neglected.

Our Professional Tile Cleaning Methods

We use several proven methods to remove calcium scale depending on how severe the buildup is and what type of tile you have. Each method requires specialized equipment and experience to avoid damaging your tile surface.

• •Bead Blasting: Gentle media blasting that removes scale without scratching tile
• •Pumice Stone: Manual scrubbing for light to moderate calcium deposits
• •Acid Washing: Chemical treatment for heavy scale on durable tile
• •Pressure Washing: High-pressure water for moderate buildup on certain tile types

We assess your specific situation and choose the safest, most effective method for your tile. Some techniques work better for ceramic tile while others are ideal for natural stone. We know exactly which approach will give you the best results without causing damage.

Benefits of Clean Pool Tile

Clean tile does more than just improve appearance. When we remove calcium scale, your pool instantly looks newer and more inviting. The tile colors shine bright again instead of hiding under white crust. Your whole backyard feels more attractive and well-maintained.

Clean tile is also easier to maintain going forward. Once the heavy buildup is gone, regular brushing during weekly maintenance keeps it looking good. You will spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your pool.

If you are thinking about selling your home, clean tile makes a big impression on buyers. It shows the pool has been properly cared for. Many homeowners combine tile cleaning with our deep pool cleaning service to get their pool in showroom condition.

Preventing Future Calcium Buildup

You cannot eliminate calcium buildup completely in Hemet because of our hard water. However, you can slow it down significantly with proper water chemistry. Keeping your pH below 7.6 and your calcium hardness in the right range reduces scale formation.

Regular brushing of the tile line during weekly service helps prevent minor deposits from hardening into thick scale. This is one of many tasks included in our weekly pool cleaning service in Hemet. We also test your water chemistry and make adjustments to minimize future calcium problems.

Some homeowners choose to have tile cleaning done annually as preventive maintenance. This keeps the buildup from ever getting severe. Others wait until they notice significant white deposits. Either approach works, depending on your budget and how important pristine tile appearance is to you.

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