We are habitual in cleaning our countertops and sinks. But another part of the bathroom comes in direct contact multiple times. Yes, you guessed it correctly. We are talking about bathroom faucets.
Whether it's the chrome or copper bathroom faucets, each requires regular cleaning. Moreover, to ensure the longevity and durability of your faucets, it becomes almost a necessity.
Now, hard water buildup affects your faucet from lesser water pressure, to a shift in its spray manners. One of the results of this hot water buildup is the limescale buildup. Limescale is a white, chalky substance with calcium carbonate content. The important thing remains to wipe out limescale from your wall-mount bathroom faucet without damaging it.
You can start the cleaning process by cutting a fresh lemon in half crosswise to restore the bathroom faucet showroom appearance. If there is still juice in an old lemon, it can also be used. Next, insert the cut side of the lemon into the tap spout. Don't be scared to push and turn the slice back and forth because the tap spout needs to descend into the lemon a little. For the juices to dissolve the limescale, the tap must remain submerged in this manner. To prevent it from falling off, try your best to fasten the slice.
Keeping the lemon slice in its proper location, wrap a plastic bag around the tap's neck and secure it with a rubber band. Overnight, you can keep it in that position. A few hours should be sufficient if the limescale buildup is minimal. It is advised to leave the lemon overnight if there is a lot of buildup. The best solution for thicker, more difficult-to-remove limescale is lemon juice.
Soak cotton wool or fabric in lemon juice or white vinegar and wrap it around the tap's upper sections. After that, throw away the plastic bag and lemon, and use a microfiber cloth and an old, clean toothbrush to gently scrub the tap. The limescale will come off easily. At this stage, clean the spray apertures where the limescale has not yet flaked off using a needle or the sharp end of a safety pin.
Finally, rinse the tap with clean, hot water to get rid of any last bits of lemon juice. It is well known that removing limescale will take longer the longer it has been allowed to accumulate. If the limescale deposits are heavier or extremely persistent, immerse the affected regions in lemon juice for the entire night.
Put the lemon juice in a tiny plastic bag or cap and tie it around the spout with an elastic band or string to avoid snags, such the end of the spout or aerator. For confined spaces, such as the tap's base, an old toothbrush might be useful. After cleaning the areas properly, you will need to dry them completely and wipe them down with a soft, moist cloth.
Another thing to refrain from using is whenever your tap gets wet; try your best to dry it with a soft (microfiber) cloth to avoid water stains or damage. If water stains do form on your tap, they should be readily removed with warm water and a soft, moist towel.
Avoid using abrasive pads or scrubbers especially in the case of a matte black bathroom faucet as they can scrape and scuff the finish of your tap, ruining its luster. For regions that are difficult to reach or where water deposits tend to accumulate the greatest, a soft-bristled toothbrush is enough.
Likewise, stay away from any abrasive, bleach-based, or industrial-grade cleaners. Especially those containing caustic agents, and hydrofluoric, hydrochloric, and phosphoric acids to keep your premium Kohler Bathroom Faucets in pristine condition. Carefully read product labels to avoid using cleansers that can tarnish, corrode, or harm your particular tap.
Lastly, Kohler Nepal recommends these tips and tricks that are immensely helpful to keep your Kohler Faucets shining like new. Make your faucets maintain their shine with substance and remain bold as ever.
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