If you notice a horrible film on your faucets, it means you are dealing with a terrible buildup of limescale. Learn how to easily remove limescale from your faucets with these simple tips.
Do you love the glimmer of your faucets and the sophistication they add to your kitchen or bathroom? But alas, if you notice a chalky white buildup on your faucets , it’s not dried toothpaste, it’s limescale.
This substance not only looks unsightly , but can also reduce the flow of taps, pipes, shower heads, etc. So it is important to remove limescale promptly.
Causes of limescale
The limescale you see on your faucets is a natural result of water that is highly concentrated in minerals like calcium, magnesium, and iron and is commonly known as hard water. Hard water typically carries these dissolved minerals through the plumbing system in your home. As the water evaporates , it releases the minerals that build up on and around our faucets, creating limescale .
Keep limescale under control
Prevention is often better than cure, so to keep your taps free of limescale, get into the habit of drying water before it evaporates . This way you’ll solve the problem at the source.
Deposits are left behind when hard water evaporates, so just don’t let it sit. Every time you use the bathroom or kitchen faucet, dry the water completely with a clean towel . You’ll save huge amounts of time and work later, and you’ll have the benefit of always having sparkling faucets.
To prevent the formation of limescale, also try rubbing a few drops of baby oil on the tap, it will leave a light film which will prevent the formation of limescale.
How to remove limescale
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