If after cleaning the bathroom you are one of those who leans on the door frame to admire with satisfaction the cleanliness of the space, you will not overlook those limescale stains that are so difficult to remove on the taps. And it is that, although it seems that it is immaculate, those cumbersome marks take the shine off the faucets of the washbasin, the bidet and the shower.
Undoubtedly, the most effective way to keep bathroom faucets clean is persistence, because leaving them dirty for long periods of time can cause them to lose their natural shine. Some may clean daily, others weekly… whatever the frequency, the important thing is to be constant.
In this way we will avoid dirt, lime and oxidation and we will not have to do a total cleaning at a certain time. We all know that the more time we allow to pass, the more it will cost to remove the dirt.
How to keep the faucet clean?
First of all, you must know the material of your faucet to use the most successful product. Materials that do not corrode over time are normally used, so the most common is brass and stainless steel.
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But in reality there is no secret, the best way to clean them is to use a soft cloth or chamois with warm water and neutral soap without abrasives – scouring pads can scratch the material so we will try to avoid them.
If there are nooks and crannies that are not easily accessible, a gentle scrub with a soft toothbrush will help. It is important not to forget the filters, especially the shower head, as a lot of dirt accumulates there.
To achieve a perfect finish, you can submerge the filter and the faucet grid in a mixture of water with white cleaning vinegar for a few minutes, this will remove the limescale.
After cleaning, the best option is to dry it with a soft, dry cloth after each use. This will help maintain the natural shine of the piece.
It can be very useful to have a cloth close by to give it a pass after each use, especially after putting on make-up as there may be residues that harden and are more difficult to remove after a few hours or days.
Remember to always use gloves, on the one hand so that the cleaning products do not spoil your skin and on the other, so that the rings do not scratch the surface.
Home remedies
And if the hated lime persists? What can we do? Here are some home remedies that you may find useful.
- As long as the steel or brass is not gold, bronze, etc. the acid from the lemon will remove the stain. You can cut a slice of lemon and apply it directly or squeeze the juice and apply it with a cloth.
- Baking soda seems to be used for everything and for cleaning limescale from faucets, too. By dissolving it with a little water, a paste is created, applied to the stain, allowed to settle, rubbed and removed.
- They say that toothpaste also has anti-limescale powers. You only need to rub the lime stains with a brush and little by little they will disappear.
- And finally, we have never tried it but we have heard that flour is effective in fighting limescale. Applying to the faucet and rubbing with a soft cloth is supposed to remove the stains. If you try it, tell us the result.
If the stains persist with these remedies, we can think that a more aggressive product will remove them. It is likely that we will achieve it, but we will cause irreversible effects on the steel, so it is recommended to avoid abrasive products. And although we think that silver cleaners can be effective, we must also avoid them to keep our taps like the first day. There are many anti-limescale cleaners on the market that can be effective.
It may seem obvious, but it’s important to know what not to do. Below we detail everything that should not be used to keep the taps with their perfect finish.
abrasive sponges
organic solvent or acid cleaners
softeners
household vinegar or vinegar-based cleaners
other sensitive chemical cleaners
- abrasive sponges
- organic solvent or acid cleaners
- softeners
- household vinegar or vinegar-based cleaners
- other sensitive chemical cleaners
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