How to clean the faucet from lime scale at home?

Everyone at least once in their life faced a problem than to remove the lime scale from the tap, but few thought about the true reasons for its appearance. The fact is that in the water that is supplied to our homes and apartments through pipelines, there are always various mineral impurities. Their number may vary depending on the area of ​​residence, but still they are and have a direct impact not only on the rigidity of water, but also on the formation of an unpleasant plaque on the internal and external surfaces of piping equipment. In this article, we will tell you how to clean the faucet from lime scale at home and how to avoid its further contamination.

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How to avoid plaque formation?

In the care of any sink, shower or bathtub, it is best to avoid the formation of calcareous deposits, than to apply a lot of effort afterwards to get rid of contamination. To facilitate the care of household plumbing, it is recommended to observe the following rules for its use:

• , after each use of the sink or bath, rinse thoroughly the bowl and the faucet, and wipe them dry with a soft cloth;
• carefully remove every droplet of liquid on the plumbing to avoid the formation of dry streaks;
• every month should be given time to conduct a thorough disinfection of the bathroom, which will prevent the formation and reproduction of mold and fungi that can lead to health problems.

Observing these simple rules, which take no more than a couple of minutes, you will be able for a long time not to think about the problems associated with clogging the faucets and the need for weekly cleaning of the cranes.

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How do I clean the lime from the lime deposit?

If you still get unpleasant dirt on the faucet, you can get rid of them using several methods. The main difficulty here is that these structures usually have a relief surface. To achieve the desired result, be patient and use one of the following cleaning methods.

Method number 1 - Acetic solution

Clean the tap from lime scale at home with a concentrated solution of vinegar with water, which is prepared in a 1: 1 ratio.

Clean the surface of the faucet in the following way:

1. Mix the water and the 9% vinegar in a pre-prepared bowl in equal amounts.
2. Sponge the kitchen sponge in the prepared solution.
3. Carefully handle the surface of your faucet.
4. Rinse the structure with running water.
5. Dry the faucet with a dry, clean and soft cloth.

Important! If the plaque is old and large, it is better to turn off the tap and place it in a container with this solution for the night. This time will be sufficient for efficient splitting of salt deposits on the surface of the metal.

Method No. 2 - Hot acetic acid

To clean the tap from limescale, you can apply acetic acid differently:

1. Preheat, but do not boil the vinegar - the cutlery should be warm, but not hot.
2. Dampen a soft tissue into the resulting liquid.
3. Wrap the material around your tap.
4. Leave the plumbing in this condition for half an hour-hour.
5. Thoroughly rinse the surface of the faucet - it is best to use warm water.
6. Dry the faucet dry with a soft cloth.

Important! When working with vinegar, be sure to use personal protective equipment - rubber gloves and a respirator. These precautions are necessary to protect the skin of hands from irritation when interacting with acid. It is also very important to protect the respiratory tract, because during evaporation, vinegar has a sharp enough odor, the inhalation of which in large volumes can lead to irritation of the nasopharyngeal mucosa.

Method No. 3 - Citric Acid

A solution of water and citric acid has a sufficiently high purifying effect. Cleaning using this tool is carried out as follows:

1. Unscrew the tap.
2. In a suitably sized container, prepare a solution of water and citric acid, which should have the following proportions: for 1 liter of liquid add 4 tablespoons of cleaning agent.
3. In the resulting solution dip the plumbing and leave to soak for 1-2 hours, you can overnight.
4. After this time period, remove the tap from the solution and rinse under running water.
5. Dry the cleaned surface with a soft and clean cloth.
6. Attach the valve to its normal location.
   

Method number 4 - Baking soda and soap

Such simple cleaning products, such as household soap and baking soda, will certainly be at hand for every mistress. However, not everyone knows that with their help it is enough simply to remove the lime scale from the crane. To achieve the best possible result, follow the following cleaning instructions:

• Dissolve the bar of laundry soap in hot water.
• Add a small amount of soda to the resulting thick solution.
• Dampen the kitchen sponge in the prepared cleaning agent and carefully treat the surface of the faucet.
• After cleaning, rinse with soap and water;
• The surface of the faucet must be wiped dry with a soft cloth.

Important! In the hard-to-reach area of ​​the faucet, you can clean with a soft-bristled toothbrush. To clean the relief surfaces, a special napkin made of microfiber material is very suitable.

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Use of household chemicals

You can also clean the crane from limescale using specially developed cleaning agents that are sold in every household chemical store. However, when selecting and using chemicals, several important points should be considered:

• Only those tools that are suitable for the treatment of chrome surfaces can be used, in no case will the rust cleaning compositions, bleaches and toilet cleansers. This is due to the fact that the chrome coating is very active chemically and can react with acids, which will inevitably lead to the destruction of the surface of the crane.
• Give preference to liquid detergents, since abrasive substances can cause the surface of the crane to be scratched with small scratches, which will significantly reduce its aesthetic appeal.
• Do not mix several chemicals with each other, and only use a certain cleaning agent.
• In the process of using chemicals, be sure to use personal safety equipment that protects the mucous from chemical burns and the skin from irritation.

In this article we have shared with you the most effective methods how to remove lime scale from a crane, and sincerely hope that compliance with these recommendations will help to maintain the purity of your plumbing.