Remove stubborn calcium buildup and restore your pool tile's original beauty with professional cleaning in Buena Park, CA.
That white crusty line along your pool tile isn't dirt. It's calcium scale, a mineral deposit that forms when your pool water has high calcium hardness levels. Over time, it builds up into a thick, unsightly layer that regular brushing can't remove.
Our tile cleaning and calcium removal service uses professional-grade tools and techniques to strip away years of buildup. We restore your tile to its original appearance without damaging the surface or surrounding areas.
Buena Park's hard water makes calcium buildup especially common. Most pools in our area develop scale within a year or two without proper water balance and maintenance. The good news is that even severe buildup can be removed with the right approach and equipment.
Different deposits require different removal methods:
We use different methods depending on scale type and severity. The key is choosing the right technique for your specific situation.
For light to moderate calcium carbonate buildup, we use pumice stones and specialized cleaning blocks. These gently abrade the scale without scratching tile. We work methodically around the entire waterline, removing deposits and revealing clean tile underneath.
Heavy buildup requires more aggressive methods. We often use diluted muriatic acid applied carefully to dissolve thick deposits. This must be done with proper safety equipment and technique to avoid damaging grout or tile. We neutralize treated areas immediately after cleaning.
For extremely stubborn calcium silicate scale, we use bead blasting or soda blasting. This shoots fine media at high pressure to strip away deposits. It's the most effective method for severe cases but requires skill to avoid tile damage. After any cleaning method, we balance your pool chemistry to prevent future buildup. Our weekly service monitors calcium levels to catch problems early.
Removing scale is important, but preventing it from returning is even better. Here's what causes buildup and how to avoid it.
High calcium hardness is the primary culprit. When levels exceed 400 ppm, calcium starts precipitating out of solution and forming scale. This happens faster at higher temperatures and pH levels. We test calcium hardness during every service visit and recommend adjustments when needed.
Proper water balance prevents most scale formation. Maintaining calcium hardness between 200 and 400 ppm, pH between 7.2 and 7.6, and total alkalinity between 80 and 120 ppm creates conditions where calcium stays dissolved. If your pool already has filtration issues, check our filter service to ensure everything is working correctly.
Buena Park receives hard water from municipal sources. This water already contains elevated calcium and mineral levels before it enters your pool. Every time you add water to compensate for evaporation, you're adding more calcium.
Our hot, dry summers increase evaporation rates significantly. Water evaporates but minerals don't, so calcium concentration climbs steadily throughout summer. This is why tile cleaning needs to be done more frequently here than in areas with softer water. Most Buena Park pools benefit from professional tile cleaning every 1 to 2 years.
Don't let calcium buildup ruin your pool's appearance. Contact us today for professional tile cleaning that restores beauty and prevents future problems.
