Maintenance for Your Faucet

There are many types of faucets according to different classification methods, which can be classified according to the purpose of use, or according to the material type. If classified by material, it can be divided into SUS304 stainless steel faucet, zinc alloy faucet, polymer composite faucet, etc. If it is divided by function, there are faucets for washbasin, bathtub, bath, kitchen and washing machine. Generally speaking, the price of each functional faucet will vary according to the material, workmanship and brand, and the price difference between high-quality faucet and poor faucet can reach dozens or even hundreds of times. Today we are talking about the maintenance of faucets. 

Faucets are frequently used bathroom accessories at home. A family has at least two or three faucets for different life needs. Although the price of faucet is not expensive, it can be used for a longer time if you pay attention to some details and maintain it well. This also saves the trouble of frequent replacement of faucets. What are the faucet cleaning skills? How can you effectively maintain the faucet at ordinary times? Take a look at the relevant contents below! 

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1. When the gas temperature is lower than zero, if the handle of the faucet is abnormal, the sanitary products must be sprayed with hot water until it feels normal, then the faucet will be affected. Service life of valve element. 

2. Water dripping will occur after the faucet is closed, because there is other water in the inner cavity after the faucet is closed, which is a normal phenomenon. If the water drops for more than ten minutes, it will leak, indicating that there is a quality problem with the product. 

3. Because the water contains a small amount of carbonic acid, it is easy to form scale on the metal surface, corrode the faucet surface and affect the cleaning and service life of the faucet. Therefore, always wipe the faucet surface with a soft cotton cloth or neutral soap sponge. Note: do not wipe with corrosive or acidic substances. Then wipe the surface with a soft cloth. Avoid using wire clusters or cleaning cloths with hard particles. In addition, do not hit the nozzle surface with hard objects. 

4. Do not use excessive force on the switch faucet and turn it gently. Even traditional faucets don’t need to spend too much energy tightening it. In particular, do not use the handle as a handrail to support or use it. Many people are used to deliberately turning off the tap after using it. This is not desirable. This can not only prevent water leakage, but also damage the sealing valve and weaken the faucet. 

5. Reduce the water flow and remove impurities. When the water pressure is not less than 0.02 MPa, if the water volume is reduced, it may be blocked inside the faucet. The solution is to gently unscrew the nozzle screen cover at the water outlet of the faucet with a wrench, carefully clean the impurities, and then install it carefully.


Post time: Sep-23-2021