Bead Blasting Pool Tile or Soda Blasting?

Pool Tile Cleaners - Bead Blasting VS Soda Blasting

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The Bead Blaster Difference

When it comes to cleaning pool areas and tiles specifically the average cleaning systems might not work out too well. In fact, it’s common for homeowners to try and do the work themselves, only to find out that water and high pressure hoses don’t work to remove certain elements. Calcium, and mineral deposits that rest on pool surfaces can prove to be stubborn and difficult to get off. Most end up giving up, while others end up calling in a professional. Professional pool cleaners will look and assess the damage and then use what is known as a bead blaster to get the job done right.

For those that aren’t aware of what soda blasting or bead blasting is, it’s important to have a basic knowledge. Without a basic understanding of the process, hiring a professional might be daunting or painstaking. This type of cleaning works in a good way against tiles and surfaces because it utilizes very fine glass beads. The beads are shot out at a very high pressure and do not hurt the surfaces or cleaning areas. This has to be done by a professional as it could hurt those that aren’t trained with the machinery or the protective equipment.

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The high pressure blasting is similar to that of water blasting solutions, however this is not done with water, it’s done with a very special type of bead.

Now, in regards to soda blasting, this is a synthetic type of cleaning that works really well for pools and tile that needs to be cleaned. Cleaning underlying materials, bricks, stone, with ease and without damaging existing areas requires this type of blasting. A soda blaster utilizes the compound sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in a high pressure solution that explodes on a surface at such a force that it cleans without leaving damage.

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Whether you need a bead blaster or a soda blaster you’ll find that the process requires intricate knowledge of machinery and safety. It’s imperative to call in a professional to help, and not just try to do this on your own. A professional will be able to get the job done right, without damaging pool areas, tiles, or hurting anyone. Do it on your own and you run the risk of hurting yourself, the tiles and much more, not only that, it can be tricky to control the high pressure streams. A pool tile cleaning professional can work both of these types of blasting with relative ease, at a price that isn’t going to break the bank.