Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal
Restore your pool tiles to like-new condition with professional cleaning and descaling.
Remove Stubborn Calcium and Scale Buildup
That white crusty line around your pool waterline is not just ugly. It is calcium carbonate buildup, also called scale. It happens when minerals in your water deposit on tiles, especially in areas with hard water like Castro Valley. Over time, scale gets thicker and harder to remove. Left alone, it can permanently damage your tile and grout. The good news is we have the tools and expertise to remove even years of buildup.
Professional tile cleaning transforms how your pool looks. We use specialized equipment and techniques that remove calcium without damaging your tiles or surrounding surfaces. Regular cleaning prevents buildup from getting out of control and keeps your pool looking new. Many homeowners are amazed at the difference when they see their tiles clean for the first time in years.
How We Clean Pool Tiles
Our tile cleaning process is thorough and safe for all tile types:
- Assess the type and severity of calcium buildup
- Apply professional-grade descaling solution to soften deposits
- Use bead blasting or pumice stones for heavy scale removal
- Hand scrub each tile with specialized brushes and tools
- Clean grout lines and remove staining
- Rinse thoroughly to remove all cleaning residue
- Inspect tiles for damage and recommend repairs if needed
Why Calcium Builds Up
Castro Valley has moderately hard water, which means it contains dissolved minerals like calcium and magnesium. When pool water evaporates, those minerals get left behind on your tiles. High pH levels make the problem worse by causing calcium to precipitate out of solution faster. Heated pools also develop scale more quickly because warm water increases evaporation rates.
Store-bought cleaners rarely work on thick calcium deposits. You might scrub for hours with little progress. Harsh acids can damage tiles and lower your pool pH dangerously. Our professional cleaning service uses the right products and equipment to remove scale efficiently without risking your pool surfaces. We also test and adjust your water chemistry to slow future buildup.
Keep Tiles Clean After Professional Service
After we clean your tiles, you want them to stay that way. Regular brushing of the tile line during your weekly maintenance prevents light scale from hardening. Proper water balance is crucial too. Keeping pH between 7.2 and 7.6 and calcium hardness in the right range slows mineral deposits significantly.
We recommend professional tile cleaning once or twice a year depending on your water hardness and how fast scale returns. Some pools need it every 6 months, while others stay clean for a year or more. Combining tile service with filter maintenance keeps your entire pool system running efficiently. Clean tiles also make your pool safer by removing slippery calcium deposits that can cause falls.