Grout maintenance

Stop scrubbing like a maniac—pool tile cleaning is about chemistry, not elbow grease. Hard water stains, algae slime, and sunscreen gunk won’t budge with bleach (which eats away grout) or wire brushes (hello, scratches). The lazy-but-smart method? Match your pool tile cleaner to the stain: acid-based for mineral scale, enzyme-based for algae/oils, and foaming sprays for quick touch-ups. Apply, let it sit (no rushing!), gently scrub with a nylon brush, and rinse thoroughly. Skip myths like “bleach fixes everything” (it weakens grout) or “scrubbing harder = cleaner tiles” (you’re just wasting energy). For grout maintenance, use an old toothbrush and avoid vinegar on natural stone. Prevention beats cure—squeegee tiles weekly and ban greasy sunscreen dips. Call a pro if stains return overnight (water chemistry issues) or grout crumbles (it’s beyond cleaning). Bottom line: The right pool tile cleaner + minimal effort = sparkly tiles without the CrossFit workout. Now put down the steel wool and grab a drink—you’ve earned it.