Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

Why Calcium Builds Up on Pool Tiles

That white, crusty line along your waterline is not dirt. It is calcium scale, a mineral deposit that forms when your water chemistry runs too high in calcium hardness or pH. Every pool gets it eventually, especially in areas with hard water like Newport Beach.

Left alone, calcium buildup gets thicker and harder to remove. It makes your beautiful tile look dingy and neglected. Worse, it can rough up your tile surface and create spots where algae loves to grow. Regular tile cleaning prevents these problems and keeps your pool looking pristine all year long.

Our Professional Tile Cleaning Process

We use specialized equipment and techniques that remove calcium without damaging your tile or grout. Store-bought cleaners rarely work on heavy buildup, and scrubbing by hand takes forever. Here is how we do it right:

• Bead blasting or pumice stone treatment for heavy calcium deposits
• Acid washing with professional-grade solutions for medium scale
• Detail scrubbing of grout lines and textured surfaces
• Removal of metal stains and organic buildup
• Full waterline and tile face cleaning
• Protective treatment to slow future calcium formation
• Water chemistry adjustment to prevent rapid return

Most tile cleaning takes 2 to 4 hours depending on your pool size and how much buildup you have. The results are dramatic. Your tile will look brand new, and your whole pool will feel cleaner and more inviting.

Keeping Your Tile Clean Longer

You cannot stop calcium buildup completely, but you can slow it down a lot. The key is keeping your water chemistry balanced, especially calcium hardness and pH levels. When these stay in the proper range, calcium deposits form much slower.

Regular brushing helps too. A quick scrub of your waterline during weekly maintenance prevents scale from hardening. Many of our customers add professional tile cleaning to their weekly pool service schedule twice a year. This keeps calcium from ever becoming a serious problem.

If your water stays cloudy or you constantly battle algae along with calcium, your filter might need attention. Check out our filter cleaning service to improve overall water quality.

Newport Beach Tile Cleaning Specialists

Coastal water tends to be harder than inland areas, which means faster calcium buildup on pool tiles. Salt spray from the ocean also leaves mineral deposits that combine with calcium to create stubborn stains regular cleaning cannot touch.

We have cleaned thousands of pool tiles throughout Orange County since 2024. Our team knows which cleaning method works best for each tile type, from delicate glass tiles to classic ceramic. We bring professional equipment and years of experience to every job, ensuring beautiful results without damage. Learn more about our comprehensive approach on our homepage.