Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal
Remove stubborn calcium deposits and restore your pool tile to like-new condition.
That white crusty buildup on your pool tile is not just ugly. It is calcium scale, and it gets worse over time if you ignore it. Regular brushing will not remove it. You need professional tile cleaning to restore your beautiful pool. Our expert tile cleaning service in Perris removes even the toughest calcium deposits and brings back the shine to your pool.
What Causes Calcium Buildup
Calcium scale forms when your water has high calcium hardness levels or high pH. As water evaporates, it leaves calcium behind on your tile. Here in Perris, our hard tap water makes this problem worse. The more your water level fluctuates, the more visible the calcium line becomes.
There are two types of calcium scale. Calcium carbonate is white and flaky. It is easier to remove. Calcium silicate is gray or white and feels harder. It takes more aggressive methods to remove. Both types make your pool look dirty and neglected even when the water is clean.
Besides looking bad, calcium scale is rough and can scrape swimmers. It also provides a surface for algae to attach to, making your pool harder to keep clean.
Our Professional Cleaning Methods
We use proven techniques to remove calcium without damaging your tile. The method we choose depends on how bad the buildup is:
Bead Blasting
This is the most effective method for heavy buildup. We use tiny glass beads under pressure to blast away calcium without scratching tile. This method works on tile, stone, and pebble finishes.
Pumice Stone
For light to moderate calcium on tile, we use pumice stones. This manual method is gentle but takes more time and elbow grease. It works well for regular maintenance cleaning.
Chemical Treatment
We use professional-grade descaling chemicals for certain situations. These dissolve calcium carbonate deposits. This method works best on light buildup.
What to Expect During Service
Tile cleaning takes time and attention to detail. Here is how we do it:
- We assess the type and severity of calcium buildup
- We choose the best cleaning method for your tile type
- We carefully clean each section of tile at the waterline
- We clean up any debris from the cleaning process
- We test and balance your water chemistry to prevent future buildup
- We give you tips to keep your tile looking great
Most tile cleaning jobs take 2 to 4 hours depending on pool size and how much scale there is. You can usually swim the same day. Want to prevent calcium from building up again? Our weekly pool maintenance service includes water chemistry management that helps prevent scale.
Preventing Calcium Buildup
Once we clean your tile, you want it to stay clean. Here are ways to slow down calcium buildup:
- Keep your pH between 7.2 and 7.6
- Maintain calcium hardness between 200-400 ppm
- Brush your tile weekly during regular cleaning
- Keep your water level consistent
- Use a sequestering agent to bind excess minerals
Even with good maintenance, most pools need professional tile cleaning once a year. If you have hard water, you might need it twice a year. Need help with other aspects of pool care? We also provide filter cleaning services to keep your entire system running smoothly.