3 Tips for Removing Pool Tile Scale Without Damage

Use a wet pumice stone with white vinegar Wet the pumice stone first to prevent scratching, dip it in white vinegar, and gently rub the scale. The vinegar softens calcium deposits while the stone buffs them off without gouging the tile.

Avoid wire brushes, steel wool, and muriatic acid Wire brushes and steel wool scratch glazed tile and destroy grout. Muriatic acid is effective but easy to overdo, pitting grout with one wrong splash.

Soak thick scale with vinegar before scrubbing For heavy buildup, let a vinegar-soaked cloth sit on the scale for 15 minutes before scrubbing. Patience matters more than force.