Pool Edge and Tile Coping Cleaning

Pool Tile Coping, Infinity Edge, Water Features:  Removing Hard Water Stains and Water Lines by EUROTECH Maui 877.0222

Pools are beautiful features in a tropical Maui home.  So what is that white line around the pool edge making it look not so pretty? 

Maui water is very hard.  The high calcium content and evaporation cause a buildup along the water line that mars the pool tile coping and leaves that ugly waterline around the pool. 

Pool Tile Coping - Infinity Edge - Water Feature:
How can the water spots and water lines be removed?

Some owners opt to pumice the calcium buildup, but that is an aggressive method that can compromise the tile surfaces or glaze.  The pumice can scratch the surfaces and leave a sanded surface that calcium will accumulate faster and be harder to remove at the next cleaning.   Pumice blocks can crumble during use and if a chunk gets in the pool pump gears, can cause damage.  It is also extremely time and labor intensive to do it yourself by hand.

A better alternative is media blasting, which removes the calcium buildup and is gentler on the tile.  The pool does not need to be drained or emptied, just lowered a bit.  The material is reclaimed and will not damage your pool.  The techs at EUROTECH Maui would be happy to help solve your water stain problems.      

For a free consultation, please call  877-0222 in Maui.  

 

 

 

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Shower Care Tips

"You don't get anything clean without getting something else dirty." —Cecil Baxter

A shower can be a relaxing reprieve from a humid busy workday or a refreshing end to a vacation day at the beach.  But if a shower stall is covered in soap scum, buildup or mildew, the experience can be less than enjoyable.   

One of the big problems in showers is soap scum buildup.  Soap scum is a combination of soap plus minerals, so not only does the lime scale make the soap scum stick, but hard water produces more soap scum.  

In Maui, very hard water lends to extra soap scum and waterspots in the shower, both on the walls and the glass.

Glass has microscopic ridges and valleys that collect soap scum and lime scale.  If left untreated, this can cause deterioration which causes glass to collect hard water stains at a faster rate.  The best plan of action for shower glass is to get it and keep it spot free with regular maintenance.  Coarse abrasives to remove water spots are not recommended because they can provide a temporary solution, but cause a bigger problem in the long run.     

To reduce soap scum and waterspots:

• Switch to Bath Gel instead of bar soap
• Use a squeegee on shower glass and walls after each shower
• Use a daily cleaner on shower surfaces when sunscreen and tanning oils are used (waxes and oils contribute to soap scum build up)

Deep Clean and Seal Showers, Glass and Grout with a hydrophobic impregnator.  Deep cleaning is required to prepare for sealing.  Water repellant penetrating sealers help water to bead or sheet off of surfaces.  This helps slow buildup and is part of a good maintenance program.

A professional stone and tile service will likely include a treatment application of professional mildewcide to slow mold growth and staining.  

Call or Contact EUROTECH Maui for all your Natural Stone, Grout, Tile, and Glass Care needs

808.877.0222