Recently, bronze plumbing has become increasingly popular. This is a spectacular outwardly product endowed with all the advantages of a noble metal. But the joy of acquiring and using can be overshadowed by the appearance of stains and raids. As part of this material, we will talk about how to use bronze taps correctly, how to care for them. Well and, of course, we learn the features of cleaning such a sensitive surface.
General recommendations
Bronze ball valves - a real impulse of the modern construction world. Stylish, spectacular and noble faucets can not resist anyone. But at the time of purchase, many simply do not think about what chores they doom themselves to. Only regular cleaning with correctly selected products can ensure the necessary disinfection and a neat appearance in the kitchen or bathroom. First, we want to give some general recommendations for cleaning plumbing:
- it is necessary to select cleaning products, starting from the type of coating;
- during cleaning, pay great attention to the cleanliness of the aerator - this is where the greatest amount of dirt, rust and pathogenic bacteria accumulate;
- do not use abrasive products to clean bronze taps , because they can damage the surface of the product;
- use a soft, lint-free cloth for cleaning; if you use a sponge, treat the product with its soft side;
- after cleaning, wipe the faucet with a glass cleaner - just a few drops of the product are enough to restore the shine and radiance of the plumbing.
Features of the operation of bronze taps
All those who have bronze plumbing at home are well aware that it dims quite quickly, loses its richness and nobility of their original shade. That is why the care of products must be timely and, most importantly, careful. Let's look at the most effective and already proven methods.
Vinegar
If you need to clean bronze taps for the kitchen or bathroom, use a mixture of vinegar, salt and flour - these components are likely to be in the arsenal of every modern housewife.
To prepare a miracle remedy, you will need a tablespoon of 6% vinegar, salt and wheat flour. All components must be mixed with each other until a homogeneous consistency is obtained, and the resulting slurry should be evenly distributed over the surface of the plumbing with a soft sponge, left in this state for 10-15 minutes. After this, it is necessary to rinse thoroughly with cool water and wipe dry with a soft cloth, preferably microfiber.
Tomato paste
It is recommended to clean bronze water taps with tomato paste, you can replace it with fresh tomato juice, which gives an equally effective result. Faded areas of the bronze surface should be covered with tomato paste and allowed to stand for 30-50 minutes. Then, the cleaning agent is thoroughly washed off the surface of the plumbing with cool water, and the product itself is wiped dry.
Linseed oil
It is difficult to call this product popular, it is hardly present on the shelf of every housewife. But if flaxseed oil is present in your diet, we recommend that you find one more equally useful use for it. This is an excellent prevention of dullness and plaque on the surface of plumbing fixtures made of bronze. All that is required of you is to periodically apply a thin layer of oil to the tap.
Lemon juice
Not sure how to clean bronze taps? Use the old proven method - lemon juice. To do this, cut the middle lemon in half, sprinkle half of it with ordinary table salt, and then treat it with the plumbing surface.
Unfortunately, bronze taps, as well as brass products , lose their effectiveness very quickly and become dull. Therefore, in order to restore their original appearance and cope with even the most serious and stubborn pollution, use a special paste - Trilon-B. It can be found in the home appliance care store.
Chicory
Few people know that bronze taps are perfectly cleaned with chicory powder. So, three tablespoons must be diluted with water until a rather thick slurry is obtained. The finished mixture should be evenly distributed over the surface, left for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Sodium and potassium
In advanced cases, when pollution from the surface of a bronze faucet cannot be eliminated by all of the above methods, you can resort to the help of caustic potassium and sodium. The components should be mixed in equal proportions, the resulting composition should be applied to the contaminated areas of the sanitary ware, soaked for 30-40 minutes, then rinsed with water.
We fight with stubborn pollution in hard to reach places
Modern manufacturers, trying to win the love of consumers, offer mixers of very bizarre, non-standard, to put it mildly, forms. By the way, it is they who are especially popular, but few people think about how difficult it is to reach hard-to-reach places during the purchase. Take advantage of our tricks:
- Toothbrush. With the removal of dirt in hard-to-reach places, an ordinary old toothbrush does a great job. With its help, it is necessary to distribute the cleaning solution over the contaminated areas. An excellent remedy is baking soda with a few drops of lemon juice. If necessary, you will need to make little effort to eliminate all the old spots.
- Dental floss. Who would have thought that an ordinary dental floss would help in removing pollution from hard-to-reach places. Measure about 20-30 cm of the thread and use it to remove dirt from the joints and all inaccessible places. Mistresses who took advantage of this recommendation have already confirmed the effectiveness of the method.
To summarize
Timely elimination of all contaminants, traces of plaque from the surface of the plumbing will save you from removing old stubborn stains in the future and extend the presentable appearance of the product in the present. If you regularly follow all these recommendations, you will not only maintain the attractive appearance of the plumbing, but also significantly extend the period of its use.