Discover the best cleaning solutions and techniques to keep your faucet head sparkling and free from buildup.
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Did you know that yourshower headneeds a bath of its own every so often?
Your sink faucet heads need cleaning, too.
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Limescale,soap scum, and food debris can build up on faucet heads as you use them daily.
You might even see a black slimy substanceits harmless bacteria feasting on the minerals in the water, butyucknonetheless.
In short, its probably a good time to clean those shower and faucet heads.
Here, well walk you through three easy methods.
It is important to note that vinegar isnt recommended for all faucets, says Dills.
Vinegar also has a strong odor, though its not toxic.
However, if youre cleaning with it, its always a good idea to ventilate the space.
CLR, another cleaner on our list, is safe for some surfaces, but not others.
Let it sit for 30 minutes, then scrub and rinse.
Its easily available online or at your local supermarket or hardware store.
