The waterline of a pool is an area which needs regular cleaning and maintenance. This area is where the dirt, debris, body oils, sunscreens etc. settle if they aren’t removed. If there is a chemical imbalance in the pool, then the waterline is also where these chemicals can become baked on by the sun onto your waterline.
A glass or ceramic mosaic waterline tile has practical benefits; protecting the pool interior render from staining in the waterline area and facilitating greater ease of cleaning. However, unless regular attention is paid to maintaining this area, a build-up of calcium deposits and/or dirt will occur. To avoid difficult to remove marks, regular cleaning and accurate chemical balance is necessary.
TIP: Always start your cleaning in an affected but inconspicuous area of the waterline, as trial and error may need to occur.
Regular cleaning with a soft cloth is recommended when you see a scum line appearing. It is easiest to do this whilst you are in the pool!
If you notice a white or light grey deposit forming (in all likelihood it is calcium scale), the sooner you clean it the better, as it is quite difficult to remove if it hardens. We also suggest that this is a good time to contact your pool shop/ pool maintenance service to check your pool’s water chemistry as ordinarily calcium should stay in solution. If it has hardened a little, you may need to use a green kitchen scourer to gently scrub the waterline. Specific tile and grout cleaners (check with your Pool Shop) can also be used.
If a hard, white/grey crust has already formed along the waterline, it is quite difficult to remove and you should consult your pool maintenance shop, as they can help with determining what has caused this to form by conducting a pool water test and therefore provide advice about the appropriate removal technique. The unfortunate truth is: there is no super easy solution and it requires a little ‘elbow grease’. Some items you may find useful to have on hand: 3M plastic scourer, plastic or nylon brush, magic eraser, soft scrub pad, specialised erasers. If in doubt, get your pool water tested and ask your local pool shop/pool maintenance service to advise the best course of action based on your unique circumstances.
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