Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

Restore Your Pool Tile to Like-New Condition

That white crusty buildup on your pool tile is not just an eyesore. It is calcium scale, and it forms when minerals in your water deposit on surfaces at the waterline. Here in Milpitas, our water is naturally hard, which means calcium buildup happens quickly. What starts as a thin film becomes thick, rough deposits that regular brushing cannot remove.

Many homeowners try scrubbing with brushes or using store-bought chemicals with little success. Calcium scale bonds tightly to tile and grout, requiring professional tools and techniques to remove safely. The good news is that we specialize in tile cleaning and can restore your waterline tile to its original appearance.

Clean tile makes your entire pool look newer and more inviting. Beyond appearance, removing calcium prevents damage to tile surfaces and makes future cleaning easier. We use proven methods that work without damaging your tile or pool finish.

Understanding Calcium Buildup

Calcium scale forms when water evaporates at your waterline, leaving behind mineral deposits. Several factors make the problem worse:

• Hard water with high calcium levels (common in Milpitas)
• High pH or alkalinity in your pool water
• Warm temperatures that speed evaporation
• Splashing and spraying that leave mineral-rich droplets on tile
• Lack of regular brushing and maintenance

There are two types of calcium deposits. Calcium carbonate appears white and flaky. It is the most common type and responds well to acid treatment. Calcium silicate looks gray or brownish and feels harder. It is more difficult to remove and sometimes requires mechanical methods.

Regular weekly pool maintenance helps prevent severe buildup by keeping water chemistry balanced and brushing tile consistently. But once heavy scale forms, professional removal is the only effective solution.

Our Tile Cleaning Process

We use multiple techniques depending on the severity and type of calcium deposits on your tile:

Bead Blasting

For stubborn calcium, we use a specialized tool that blasts tiny glass beads at the tile surface. This safely removes even thick scale without damaging tile or grout. The beads are non-toxic and environmentally safe. This method works on all tile types including glass, ceramic, and stone.

Chemical Treatment

For lighter calcium carbonate buildup, we apply professional-grade descaling solutions. These acids dissolve calcium quickly without harsh scrubbing. We carefully control the chemical concentration to clean effectively while protecting your pool surfaces.

Manual Scraping and Brushing

We finish with detailed hand work to address corners, grout lines, and delicate areas. Our technicians use proper tools that remove scale without scratching or damaging tile. The result is uniformly clean tile that looks like new.

After cleaning, we recommend balancing your water chemistry to slow future calcium buildup. If your water is extremely hard, we can discuss options like calcium reducers or regular preventive cleaning schedules.

Why Clean Tile Matters

Professional tile cleaning offers benefits beyond just appearance. Clean tile:

• Makes your pool look newer and more attractive
• Increases your home value and curb appeal
• Prevents rough surfaces that can scrape swimmers
• Protects tile from permanent staining and damage
• Makes regular maintenance easier and more effective
• Reveals the true color and beauty of your tile

Many homeowners are shocked at how much better their pool looks after professional tile cleaning. Tile that appeared dull and gray suddenly shows its original vibrant color. The transformation is immediate and dramatic.

If your pool needs overall attention beyond just tile, consider our one-time deep cleaning service. For pools with algae staining on tile, start with green pool treatment before tile cleaning.