Daily maintenance of Faucets

How to do maintenance for a Kitchen or Bathroom Faucet?

Your new kitchen faucet needs proper care and maintenance to maintain its attractive appearance and give you years of smooth performance. Keeping the faucets in your home looking their best means mastering the best care and keeping them looking fresh from the factory.

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Daily maintenance: Most faucets require very limited maintenance on a daily basis.

All you need to clean the faucet is a damp cloth and mild soap, then dry the kitchen faucet with a soft cloth. This will preserve your faucet's original shine and shine. You can also use window cleaning products on the faucet; however, harsh and abrasive cleaners can damage the surface of the faucet. Be sure to read the standard directions for use and warnings on all cleaning products before use. Faucets with a matte finish may need to be cleaned with an aerosol or liquid furniture polish. Using furniture polish on your faucet can give a more even look, reduce variation, and protect your faucet from fingerprints caused by the silicone oils in the polish.

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Faucet maintenance: remove sediment
Many homeowners face the challenge of using hard water, which can also harm your faucet. Higher mineral levels in hard water often lead to mineral and lime deposits on taps or drains. These deposits can be removed with window cleaners or mild abrasive cleaners, but be careful: Avoid scrubbing with coarse sponges or shaggy soapy pads to avoid damaging the surface of the faucet. More stubborn deposits may require specialized cleaners. Specialty cleaners made specifically for these and other types of problems are often the best option for keeping your faucet looking good. These cleaners are affordable and worth the investment.

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Small faucet maintenance:
Most well-made faucets from leading manufacturers will give you high performance with little to no maintenance. However, there are some precautions you can take with your faucet to ensure that it operates at peak levels for a long time. For example, tiny parts in a faucet called the spring and seat may experience normal wear and tear and need to be replaced at some point during the faucet's lifespan. A telltale sign is a dripping faucet. While many homeowners prefer to entrust maintenance to a certified plumber, many small maintenance tasks can be easily accomplished at home. Wherever you buy any replacement parts for your faucet, make sure to only buy genuine parts from reputable manufacturers - doing so will save you money in the end. Be sure to keep the materials that came with your faucet purchase for your records; this will speed up the selection of any replacement parts and components in the future.