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How to clean a tap
What is the most effective way to clean a tap? And what products and tools should I use? How often should I perform a clean?
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"Daily: Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.
Weekly: Vinegar soak for limescale prevention.
Monthly: Deep clean the aerator."
Weekly: Vinegar soak for limescale prevention.
Monthly: Deep clean the aerator."
Answered on 7th Feb 2025 - Member since Feb 2025 -
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"Limescale Remover and a toothbrush to clean hard to get areas. Good rinse with water and buff with microfibre cloth."
Answered on 2nd Aug 2021 - Member since Jul 2021 -
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"Anti-limescale liquids such as Viakal and Barkeepers Friend work really well, the trick is to let them sit on the surface for 5-10minutes. Also use a scourer and a mini-wire brush to get into the grooves when cleaning."
Answered on 2nd Aug 2021 - Member since May 2021 -
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"Hi,
Baking soda and vinegar are the best, leave on for 20 mins and then wipe and rinse away."
Baking soda and vinegar are the best, leave on for 20 mins and then wipe and rinse away."
Answered on 11th Nov 2021 - Member since Mar 2021 -
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"Simple but effective is fairy liquid! Also a bit of vinegar if there is limescale"
Answered on 10th Feb 2025 - Member since Jan 2025 -
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"Limescale remover is best ie cillitbang or viacal or a good make toilet cleaner"
Answered on 23rd Jan 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 -
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"use wire wool to start and then regularly to maintain"
Answered on 4th Sep 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 -
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"Warm soapy water or washing up liquid always dry the tap with a soft cloth afterwards to prevent
Water spots"
Water spots"
Answered on 2nd Mar 2025 - Member since Jan 2025 -
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"You can purchase stainless still tap cleaner but in my experience the best form of cleaning product is washing up liquid - fairy."
Answered on 1st Jan 2025 - Member since Jul 2024 -
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"If you have limescale I would use viakal you spray and leave for 2 3 mins then rinse and wipe. And also brings taps up shiny.
But if you can't get this product use white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and do the same thing spray and leave then rinse"
But if you can't get this product use white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and do the same thing spray and leave then rinse"
Answered on 4th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 -
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