How to Clean Deposits Around a Kitchen Faucet

Use a vinegar solution to remove deposits from your kitchen's faucet.

Water stains, mineral deposits and soap scum--all substances that collect on your kitchen's sink faucet and pose a challenge to remove. If left on the faucet, the substances build up over time and can eventually cause rust to form. A rusty kitchen faucet is unattractive and will need replacing. The key is to clean your kitchen faucet on a regular basis with a cleaner that is nonabrasive and won't leave a soapy film.

Things You'll Need

• Pot
• Warm water
• White vinegar
• Latex gloves
• 2 soft, nonabrasive cloths or rags

Instructions

1. Mix 2 cups of warm water and 2 cups of white vinegar in a pot. Wear latex gloves to keep your hands dry.

2. Stir the mixture with a soft, nonabrasive cloth or rag. Wring out excess mixture.

3. Scrub the deposits on the kitchen faucet with the mixture-soaked cloth or rag.

4. Dry the faucet thoroughly with a dry nonabrasive cloth or rag.

Tips & Warnings

• If removing deposits from a gold-plated faucet, wipe the faucet with a soft, nonabrasive cloth damp with warm water only.

• Do not use a harsh cleaner that contains bleach or ammonia to clean your kitchen faucet; -these substances can damage the faucet's finish.

References

• Arizona Wholesale Supply: Plumbing - Kitchen Faucets
• Myspace DR: Faucet Care and Maintenance -- What Every Homeowner Should Know

Resources

• Dilla Services: Kitchen Care