How to Maintain Taps and Showers

February 27, 2019

People have to deal with taps everyday in their home life, but showers can't be ignored. Once the faucet or shower has a problem, it is very troublesome. Not only is it inconvenient to use, but if it leaks, it is even more annoying. Therefore, in addition to buying a good faucet and shower, it is usually necessary to strengthen nursing to extend their life span. Problems can also be discovered and replaced in time, which can avoid many unnecessary troubles.

Several strokes to extend the life of the faucet

1. Check the water hoses on a regular basis. If cracks are found, replace them immediately to ensure that they do not affect the service life of the mixer.

2. You can use a soft cloth to apply a little toothpaste to clean the surface of the faucet, then rinse it with water. However, do not use alkaline cleaners or steel balls to wipe, to avoid damage to the plating surface.

3. Every other month or so, use a car wax to wipe the faucet. You can seal the holes on the surface of the electroplating layer to prevent moisture or corrosive gas from running in.

4. The foaming device located at the outlet of the faucet often suffers from low water quality or instability due to water quality problems. This may be due to the fact that the foaming device is clogged with debris, and the foamer can be unscrewed with clean water or a needle to remove impurities. Things.

5. In the process of using the single-handle faucet, the opening and closing movements should not be too fast; in addition, the double-handle faucet should not be closed too dead, otherwise it will cause the sealing plug to fall off, resulting in more than water flow and unable to close the switch.

Shower needs maintenance

For showers, only maintenance and service can guarantee and extend the service life.

1. The metal hose of the shower should be kept in a naturally stretched condition and should not be coiled around the tap when not in use.

2. The environment temperature of the shower should not exceed 70°C. Otherwise it will accelerate the aging of the shower and shorten its service life.

3. Do not use excessive force to switch the Shower Faucet or screw the switch, and do not use the handle as a handrail to support the body.

4. If you find that the amount of showerhead water is reduced or the water heater is off, you can gently unscrew the screen cover at the outlet of the shower and remove the impurities.

5. Every few months or six months or so, use white vinegar to wash or soak the surface and interior of the shower for 4-6 hours. Then wipe the outlet of the shower with a cotton rag. After the water is poured, the scale will become white vinegar. Flowing out together eliminates the long-term corrosion of scale on the shower.

In addition, do not form a dead angle at the joint between the hose and the valve body to avoid breaking or damaging the hose.

Author:

Ms. lily

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