Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

Why Your Pool Tiles Look Dingy and Stained

You probably noticed it slowly at first. A faint white line forming just above your water level. Maybe some rough patches on your tile that you can feel when you brush against them. Over time, those small deposits grew into thick, crusty buildup that makes your beautiful pool look neglected. This is calcium scale, and it happens to almost every pool in Victorville.

Our hard water contains lots of minerals. When water evaporates, those minerals get left behind on your tiles. Sun and heat speed up the process. Before long, you have white or gray deposits that regular brushing will not remove. The good news? Our professional tile cleaning service can restore your tiles to their original beauty without damaging them.

The Difference Between Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Silicate

Not all calcium buildup is the same. Calcium carbonate is the most common type. It appears white or light gray and feels flaky or chalky. This type responds well to acid treatment and is easier to remove. Calcium silicate is much tougher. It looks grayish-white or even purple and feels like rough concrete. This type takes more aggressive methods to remove.

We can tell which type you have and use the right approach. Trying to remove stubborn calcium with the wrong method wastes time and can damage your tiles. Our technicians have years of experience with both types and know exactly how to handle each situation. We also clean tiles to remove algae stains, dirt, and oils that regular maintenance misses.

Our Professional Tile Cleaning Process

Here is how we transform your dingy tiles back to showroom condition:

• Inspect tiles to identify type of buildup and tile material
• Lower water level if needed to access all affected tiles
• Apply appropriate cleaning solution for your specific buildup
• Use specialized tools to gently remove deposits without scratching
• Scrub grout lines and hard-to-reach areas thoroughly
• Rinse away all cleaning solutions and loosened deposits
• Polish tiles to restore their original shine
• Provide water chemistry advice to slow future buildup

The whole process takes a few hours depending on how much tile you have and how severe the buildup is. You will be amazed at the difference. Tiles you thought were stained or damaged are often just buried under layers of calcium. Once we remove those deposits, your original tiles shine through.

Why Victorville Water Makes Scale Worse

Victorville has notoriously hard water. The mineral content here is much higher than in many other parts of California. This means calcium scale builds up faster on your pool tiles. Add in our hot, dry climate with lots of evaporation, and you have a perfect recipe for rapid scale formation.

That is why regular tile maintenance matters here more than in other areas. Many homeowners who stay on top of it with our weekly maintenance service avoid heavy buildup altogether. But if you already have significant scale, professional cleaning is the best solution.

Protecting Your Tiles After Cleaning

Once we get your tiles clean, you want to keep them that way as long as possible. We will show you how to slow down calcium buildup. This includes maintaining proper water chemistry, especially calcium hardness and pH levels. Brushing your tile line weekly helps prevent deposits from hardening. Running your pool at the right water level reduces the intensity of the evaporation line where most scale forms.

Some homeowners also benefit from installing a salt system or using scale prevention chemicals. We can discuss these options and recommend what makes sense for your specific situation. Regular filter maintenance also helps by keeping your water cleaner overall.