How to Clean and Maintain Chrome Taps

Everyone prefers chrome-plated taps for their shiny finish, easy cleaning, and prevention from corrosion. However, over time, you can notice hard water stains and limescale built up on your Chrome taps. If you try to scrub these tough stains on the taps using a rough scrubber or steel wool, it will leave a scratch mark on the surface of the taps and reduce the shine. A great solution is using a powerful cleaning agent such as Fressho Tap and Shower Cleaner. It can help you remove the hard water stains, limescale, and rust on the Chrome taps and make them sparkle as new.

What Causes Stains on Chrome Taps?

There are multiple reasons for stains to appear on your Chrome taps. Understanding the cause can help you avoid dirt build-up on your taps in the future.

Hard Water – The dissolved minerals in the hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, get deposited on the taps when the water molecules get evaporated. This leaves chalky white deposits on the Chrome taps.

Everyday Dirt – It is negotiable that we use taps multiple times a day. So, the dirt and debris get deposited on the tap, making it lose its shine.

Soap Scum – If you do not rinse the soap scum on the taps, later it develops as a hard stain. Soap scum is a white or gray, chalky remains that forms when the soap and the hard water, body oils, dead skin, or hair react.

Strong Cleaning Chemicals – If you use a strong cleaning agent, it will damage the shiny layer on the Chrome taps and cause permanent discoloration.

Abrasive Cleaning Tools – If you use abrasive cleaning tools such as steel wool or scouring pads to clean the Chrome taps, it will damage the surface permanently.

How to Clean the Chrome Taps with Fressho Liquid

1. Spary the solution on the hard water stains and limescale. Let the solution sit on the stains for a minute to dissolve the lime. For regular stains, take a small amount of the liquid on a soft scrub and apply it on the tap.

2. Scrub the dirt with a scrubber cloth or soft cleaning brush and wait for 5 minutes.

3. Rinse it with water or wipe it with a wet cloth.

4. After cleaning, wipe the tap using a microfibre cloth until it is dry. You can see the clear result after cleaning.

Alternative Ways to Clean Stubborn Stains on Chrome Taps

There are some natural cleaning agents and alternative methods to clean the hard water stains and limescale on the Chrome taps. You can try these at your convenience.

Use Natural Cleaning Agents

There are various natural cleaning agents that can tackle the hard water stains, limescale, and rush on the Chrome taps.

• Lemon juice and salt
• Mix vinegar with warm water or
• Make a paste of baking soda and water.

Apply any one of these solutions to the stains on your tap and rub it gently. Then, rinse it with water. After cleaning, use a microfiber cloth to clean the water in the tap.

Steam Cleaning

Everyone uses a steamer to remove the wrinkles on their clothes. You can also use it to loosen the hard limescale build-up and clean your Chrome taps. After steaming, wipe the tap with a microfibre cloth to prevent steam marks.

Warning! Steam cleaning can only be suitable for certain tap models and may cause damage to the surface for a few. Hence, use a stream in a small area of the tap to check if it works.

Tips to Maintain the Shine of the Chrome Taps

• Regular cleaning of the Chrome taps will help you maintain their shine.
• Do not use strong chemicals or abrasive cleaning tools.
• Place a towel near your tap, and wipe off the water on the tap after use.
• Apply baby oil to a microfibre cloth and wipe your taps to remove steaks.
• Ensure that the tarnish from taps is removed periodically to make your Chrome taps shine as new.

You can keep your Chrome taps and shower heads clean and shiny with proper maintenance. For better results, you can use the Fressho Tap and Shower Cleaner to remove the hard water stains, limescale, and rust from your Chrome taps. Consistency is the key! So, follow the above-mentioned tips to maintain the shine of your Chrome taps.