Pool Tile, Tile Brush and Soap

While swimming in a pool, the tile is at eye level. If the tile is kept clean, the swimmer is much more at ease and comfortable. Back in the 60s, we used to mix muriatic acid in the tile soap to loosen the hard particles that would accumulate on the tile. The down side of this was the acid solution would stain the pool deck. Ajax powder would clean the tile well but you had to put it on the brush several times for the entire pool. A thicker liquid soap was good for the entire pool. The new soaps have an agent for dissolving the hard deposits and cleaning the oils and scum. With the residential accounts, the owner is aware of the hazards of oil and is careful not to use it. Not only does it leave dirty tile but it is not good for the filter. Commercial accounts are a pain in the back because of the use of sun tan oil. Even though there are signs prohibiting its use, people are not supervised and use it anyway. After years, alkali forms on the tile and pumice is one way to eliminate the hard particles, but it is very strenuous. There are new methods for cleaning the tile, blasting the tile with glass beads or diatomaceous earth. There are people who do this job with special equipment for a nominal fee. Clean tile is a rewarding experience for the user and regular brushing helps keep things nice.