You see, no matter how expensive a bathroom sink faucet you have, later down the line, you’d still have to clean it up because it gets dirty from outside, sometimes it gets clogged, and it could very well be that your bathroom sink faucet requires a deep cleaning session. So, let’s get to just that, shall we?
Things You’ll Need Before Getting Down To Clean
Before you jump straight to cleaning, first of all, it is necessary to have a few things by your side such as dish soap, white vinegar, baking soda, and a soft cloth to help you get started. In case you want to ensure that you get the most thorough cleaning, it is best to keep a toothbrush or some small-sized brushes for cleaning.
How To Clean the Faucet Exterior
How To Clean the Faucet Exterior
Let’s start by cleaning it from the outside so that it looks all new once again.
- The first thing you will want to do is get a damp piece of clothing and some cleaning soap. Just give it a good wipe, and that’s all it needs. One vital aspect that you should not forget to mention is the place, around the handles, where the grime builds up and really, they are so dirty.
- Then, we rinse the faucet and wipe it with a damp piece of clothing to avoid soap residues on it.
- Another option is to break the hard water stains using a simple mix of one part vinegar and one part water. Just sprinkle this mix on the taps and allow it to work for a few minutes.
Cleaning the Faucet Aerator
Faucet Aerator is the piece from where the water comes out, yes, it is that thing at the end of your faucet. So, let’s see how to clear that up.
- First of all, make sure you block the sink drain so that if anything small, like a part from the faucet aerator, falls down, you don’t lose it.
- Now, just unscrew the aerator, and once removed, disassemble the small parts of it to see if there is any blockage or anything like that.
- If you want to make sure that there is no blockage, just soak this aerator in 1 part vinegar and 3 part warm water for an hour or so.
- After that, just give it a gentle scrub all around with a soft toothbrush, and then reinstall it. And that should do the trick.
Deep Cleaning: Removing the Faucet
But let’s say if your faucet is severely clogged or blocked because of mineral buildups, then it certainly requires deep cleaning. And here’s how to do it.
- First of all, make sure you turn off the water supply to the faucet and then open the entire faucet with a wrench, but make sure you don’t damage the faucet itself.
- Once removed, we’d suggest you soak the faucet in vinegar to dissolve mineral deposits inside. After an hour, when it is still soaked in vinegar, just give it a good scrub to remove all the remaining mineral deposits.
- After cleaning, rinse the faucet thoroughly and reinstall it by reversing the removal steps. Don’t forget to turn the water back on when you’re done.