Pool Tile Cleaning & Calcium/Scale Removal

That white, crusty buildup on your pool tiles is not just unsightly. It is calcium scale caused by hard water and unbalanced pool chemistry. Left untreated, calcium deposits become harder to remove and can permanently damage your tiles and grout.

Our professional tile cleaning and calcium removal service restores your pool tiles to their original beauty. We use specialized tools and techniques that remove even the toughest buildup without damaging your tile surface or finish.

At BlueRipple Indio Pool Care, we handle calcium removal jobs of all sizes. Whether you have light scale on your waterline tiles or heavy buildup that has accumulated over years, we have the expertise to make your tiles look new again.

Why Calcium Buildup Happens in Indio Pools

Calcium scale is a major problem in the Coachella Valley. Here is why it happens so often here.

Hard Water

Indio has some of the hardest water in California. Our tap water is loaded with dissolved calcium and other minerals. When you fill or top off your pool, these minerals enter your water and eventually deposit on surfaces at the waterline.

High Evaporation Rates

Desert heat and low humidity cause rapid water evaporation. As water evaporates, it leaves behind the minerals it was carrying. Over time, these minerals build up into the white, crusty scale you see on tiles.

Unbalanced Water Chemistry

When your pool water has too much calcium or the pH is too high, calcium falls out of solution and sticks to surfaces. This is why regular water testing and balancing is so important.

How We Remove Calcium and Clean Your Tiles

We do not use harsh acids or abrasive tools that can damage your tiles. Instead, we use proven methods that safely remove calcium while protecting your pool surfaces.

• •Inspect tiles to determine the type and severity of buildup
• •Use bead blasting or pumice stones for heavy calcium deposits
• •Apply professional-grade calcium dissolvers for stubborn scale
• •Scrub tiles thoroughly to remove all residue
• •Clean grout lines and tile edges
• •Rinse all surfaces completely
• •Test and balance water chemistry to prevent future buildup

The process typically takes 2 to 4 hours depending on how much buildup you have and the size of your pool. Your pool is ready to use immediately after cleaning.

How to Prevent Calcium Buildup

Once we clean your tiles, you want to keep them that way. Here is how to slow down calcium buildup and protect your investment.

First, keep your water chemistry balanced. Your calcium hardness should stay between 200 and 400 parts per million, and your pH should stay between 7.4 and 7.6. Second, brush your waterline tiles weekly to prevent scale from hardening. Third, consider using a metal sequestrant or scale inhibitor in your pool to keep minerals in solution.

Regular maintenance is the best defense against calcium buildup. Our weekly pool cleaning service includes water testing and chemical balancing to keep calcium under control. If you also need help with your filter or other equipment, we offer filter cleaning services too.