A perfectly polished faucet will make your bathroom and kitchen look stunning. However, these fixtures become grimy with soap, toothpaste, and other residues. With the right techniques, you can always keep your bathroom and kitchen faucets clean. Below are a few simple tips for enhancing your faucet cleaning method.

How Should You Clean Your Sink Faucets?

1. Use Vinegar

Water may remove mild residue or spots from your faucet. However, you will need something stronger for stubborn grime. This is especially true for kitchen faucets because food, sauce, and oil accumulate on this fixture. Create a solution with one part water and one part vinegar, and use a cleaning cloth to wipe away the grime.

2. Buff With Oil

Your bathroom and kitchen faucets might not look as shiny as they once did. If the surface is looking dull, try buffing the fixture with oil. Drop a small amount of baby oil onto a soft cloth and rub it onto the faucet. The oil will place a protective coating over the tap, so water spots are less likely to develop.

3. Remember the Edges

When you’re doing a quick clean, you likely polish the surface of the faucet. However, the edges often need the most cleaning. Check the edges of the fixture where the faucet meets the sink, cleaning out the grime that accumulates in this area. It may surprise you how much cleaner the faucet looks when this area is clear. 

4. Know the Finish

You should adjust your faucet cleaning habits to match the fixture’s finish. Some finishes, such as bronze, are available in a living finish that develops a patina surface. You could scrape off this patina by using a harsh cleaning product or brush. Talk to your faucet retailer about how to properly clean your chosen products. 

When maintaining your home’s plumbing fixtures, the team at Specialized Plumbing Parts Supply has the services and selection you will trust. Located in Edgewood, KY, and serving the Northern Kentucky area, this team carries over 14,000 plumbing products and will help you keep them running. Whether you need a new kitchen faucet or sump pump repair, these professionals offer installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing products. Visit them online to view a full list of their services and learn more about their selection. Also, call (859) 341-6666 to speak with a member of their team.