When it comes to swimming pool care, most people know it’s essential to have a functioning filtration system and a clean pool pump. But it’s also important to care for your tiles, which provides both functional and aesthetic benefits. To ensure your pool tiles last for years to come, follow the maintenance tips below.

How to Care for Pool Tiles

1. Keep Your Pool Water Clean

A good pool care routine starts with keeping the water clean. In addition to ensuring your pool is safe and comfortable to swim in, it prevents dirt and other debris from building up and staining your tiles.

Skim leaves off the water’s surface as soon as you see them, and use a pool vacuum to suck up debris that sinks to the bottom of the pool.

Test your water’s pH and alkalinity levels regularly to prevent calcium deposits and algae from forming and leaving behind stains.

2. Scrub Your Waterline Tile Regularly

No matter how diligent you are about keeping your pool water clean, substances like sunscreen and body oil can still build up and leave unsightly rings around your pool’s waterline. Scrub these stains as soon as possible to prevent them from permanently damaging your tile.

Light stains and calcium deposits can be removed with an old toothbrush and a mixture of vinegar and water, which you should try to do at least once a week. If the staining is more substantial, a pool care professional can use a tougher technique such as pressure washing.

3. Wash Your Non-Pool Tile

Regularly wash the non-pool tile used for your pool’s backsplash, walls, and floors. Glazed tile, such as glass and porcelain, should be cleaned with a damp sponge and an all-purpose, non-oil-based household cleaner, while unglazed tile is best treated with a mixture of water and a non-detergent soap.

Avoid all-purpose cleansers and ammonia, which can discolor cement-based grout.

To have your pool tiles professionally cleaned, get in touch with the experts at Aquapulco. For more than 15 years, this fully certified pool care company has served customers in Kihei, Lahaina, Kahului, Wailuku, and Wailea, HI. They offer a wide range of year-round tile cleaning, maintenance, and repair services. Visit their website for additional information on their offerings, and call (808) 879-6666 to request an estimate today.