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?

Asked by Jackie on 2nd Aug 2021
Expert Trade Answers
"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 - report
"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 - report
"Hi,

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 - report
"Limescale remover is best ie cillitbang or viacal or a good make toilet cleaner"
Answered on 23rd Jan 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"use wire wool to start and then regularly to maintain"
Answered on 4th Sep 2021 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"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"
Answered on 4th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
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