Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

What Causes Calcium Buildup on Pool Tiles?

That white, crusty buildup along your waterline is not dirt. It is calcium scale. Calcium naturally exists in pool water, especially in areas with hard water like Wellington. As water evaporates, it leaves calcium deposits behind. Over time, these deposits harden into thick layers that are almost impossible to remove with regular cleaning.

Scale buildup is not just ugly. It makes your pool tiles rough and uncomfortable to touch. It can also damage tile surfaces and grout if left untreated. The longer you wait, the harder and thicker the scale becomes. Eventually, you will need professional help to remove it.

Regular water chemistry maintenance can slow down calcium buildup, but it cannot prevent it completely. That is why tile cleaning should be part of your pool care routine. If you want help keeping your pool balanced, check out our weekly pool cleaning service.

How We Clean Pool Tiles

We use professional methods and tools that safely remove calcium without damaging your tiles. Here is what our tile cleaning service includes:

• ✓Glass Bead Blasting: We use pressurized glass beads to gently remove calcium deposits without scratching tiles or damaging grout.
• ✓Chemical Treatment: For lighter buildup, we apply professional-grade descaling solutions that dissolve calcium without harsh scrubbing.
• ✓Pumice Stone Cleaning: We use pumice stones for delicate tiles or spot treatments where precision is needed.
• ✓Complete Tile Scrubbing: After scale removal, we scrub all tile surfaces to remove any remaining residue and restore shine.
• ✓Grout Inspection: We check your grout lines for damage and let you know if regrouting is needed.

Most tile cleaning jobs take a few hours depending on the size of your pool and the severity of the buildup. Your pool can be used again the same day once we finish.

Why Clean Pool Tiles Matter

Clean tiles do more than just look good. They protect your investment. Calcium scale can permanently damage tile surfaces over time, causing discoloration and pitting. It also creates rough surfaces that can scrape swimmers' skin.

Beyond appearance and safety, clean tiles help you spot problems early. When your waterline is covered in scale, you cannot see cracks, missing grout, or tile damage. Regular tile cleaning lets you catch these issues before they become expensive repairs.

If you are dealing with other pool surface issues, you might also need deep pool cleaning services to address the entire pool, not just the tiles.

Tile Cleaning in Wellington

Wellington has moderately hard water, which means calcium buildup is a common problem here. Most pools in this area need tile cleaning at least once a year. If your pool gets heavy use or you keep your water level high, you might need cleaning twice a year.

We have cleaned thousands of pool tiles throughout Wellington, Lake Worth, Greenacres, and Boynton Beach. We know which tile types are common in local pools and how to clean them safely. We also understand Florida's water quality issues and can recommend ways to reduce future calcium buildup.

For more information about our services and how we can keep your entire pool looking its best, visit our Wellington pool cleaning homepage.

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