How to clean the tile of my pool?

Question

Anybody have advice how to clean the salt water deposits on my pool tile?

Mary Beth Carrier · Answer

You can find a pumice stone at your pool supply store and let smaller ones in the cleaning sections of big box stores. It works pretty well on most deposits & stains but will still give you a bit of a workout! 😉

Johnchip · Answer

Try one of those metal 'scrungie' type pot and pan cleaners you find in kitchen supply. The stainless ones for on almost anything for me without scratching.

Hyg5980038 · Answer

acide muriatique ya pas mieux

Kathy · Answer

I would ask at the place where you purchase the salt. They should know.

Mwatocean · Answer

Muriatic acid..... Pool supply stores sell it along with Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, etc.

Steve · Answer

bad advice ,  never use pumice sone on the tile as it will scratch the tile & mineral deposits will be much harder to remove in the future.
do not use muratic acid , yes it can remove some mineral deposits but keep in mind it can run down on the pool plaster below the tile & etch it & discolor it, it can also remove the groute from the tile .
if  it is  that bad use a  stainless steel putty knife & being careful not to gouge the pool surface [ keep it flat ] you will be fine also  3-M makes a polishing pad that  will attach to a 4' grinder that in most cases will remove the deposits & polish the tile but the water has to be drained or at least drained down  apx 2 ft. below the tile line & plug the grinder into a gfci outlet  [ you don't want to get electrocuted]
after removing keep the water balanced , & the ph no higher than 7.4
use of a sequestering ageant will also help.
steve

C · Answer

White Vinegar and water will get the job done. 1 cup vinegar to 1 gallon water. For stubborn salt stains, let it sit a few minutes, even an hour or use a bit of pressure to mop clean. Rinse and repeat until salt stains are gone. Works with hard water stains as well.

Jennie Lee · Answer

You can get gallons of cleaning vinegar at Walmart, which is stronger than regular white vinegar. And it's cheap. By the way, folks, it's the greatest for cleaning your cement floor in your basement!

Tina · Answer

I use muratic acid. 
I've never had issues with it etching or discoloration of the plaster or grout  and I've been using it periodically for eight years.
It's fast and eats away at even the deepest set deposits.

Mary Beth Carrier · Answer

I suggested to use a pumice stone because thats what we have used for many years. The pool supply stores in the section with the other tile cleaning supplies which is what prompted us to use it in the first place. Although we have had no problems with scratching them whatsoever, I am imagine the use of any tool could damage your tiles if used too aggressively. 
Whatever you decide, I would just test the most inconspicuous spot first.
Good luck

Kirsten · Answer

just asked a question, and members told me what they did.  I am using their advice.

Brenda Hand-Amunrud · Answer

I use a pumice stone 'eraser' I got from the pool supply store. It is a rubber substance with pumice mixed in. It is put on a PVC pipe handle and the 'eraser' head is replaceable. I just lounge in the pool and rub off the hard water marks.

DSapone · Answer

D’Sapone can clean all the salt water from your pool tile with a powerful cleaner that soaks into the tile to remove the deep stains. To learn more, visit : https://goo.gl/9mW1V1 .

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

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