Matte colored faucets look great in bathrooms and kitchens, but many people don't know how to clean black faucets. Due to their specialized surfaces, this can be a delicate process for some. The matt black coating is more susceptible to discoloration and requires certain cleaning methods to ensure that such kitchen or bathroom faucets always remain clean. However, this does not mean that you need complicated cleaning practices and expensive cleaning products for it. Actually, it's best to keep things simple. Here is some useful information and instructions that can help you complete this household chore.
Use suitable products and clean black fittings
Unlike their chrome counterparts, matte black faucets are designed to give a total black look. Instead of reflecting light, they absorb it, giving the matte black finish. However, this makes them slightly more sensitive than brass products. Therefore, simply choosing the first cleaner you have on hand is not always the best option. Although these surfaces contribute to the quality of the black faucets, they can still be damaged by aggressive disinfectants andchemical cleanersbecome. For this reason, appropriate care is crucial. However, before you start cleaning and caring for it, there are a few factors you should consider. Do not use the following when cleaning black faucets:
- Scrub brush or scourer
- Chemical based cleaner
- Bleach
- Polish or wax
- Anything acidic like a homemade lemon spray or home remedies like vinegar
For best results when cleaning black faucets, whether bathroom faucets or black kitchen faucets, make a weak solution of warm, soapy water. Then gently wipe the corresponding fitting with a microfiber cloth in a circular motion until it looks clean. Be sure to also clean the area around the base of the faucet. Finally, simply rinse the entire area with water.
Handle matt black surfaces with care
Similar to your car in the driveway, you shouldn't run sharp objects down the side and across the top of your new designer faucets to see if they scratch. Of course you wouldn't do that, but the specific contact with matte black faucets could be problematic and something you forget about from time to time. However, if you don't want to completely remove your cleaning products and accessories when cleaning and using black faucets, just be a little more careful and try not to scratch the surface of the faucet.
Additionally, be sure to check your new matte black faucets as soon as they come out of the box - they should be pristine, with no imperfections in the finish. Most damage usually occurs duringBathroom renovationor basically during installation. Make sure that you or the tradesman you hire to install the faucet takes special care when handling and installing it. After all, in most cases these are expensive items.
Remove contamination such as O-rings
Over time, buildup can form on the bottom of the faucet in the form of a round ring. This is completely normal and should again be removed with warm, soapy water. However, if this simple cleaning method does not work, you can use an alcohol-based cleaner to treat the O-ring area. However, it is recommended that you contact the manufacturer of the matte black faucet as too strong an alcohol cleaner can damage some surfaces.
More tips on maintaining and caring for matt black faucets
Hard water can make a difference when using such installations because it produces more limescale. Additionally, a chalky white color will undoubtedly stand out against any black brass hardware. In order to maintain matt black surfaces for longer and to keep them aesthetically pleasing, you must always keep an eye on them. Only if you clean black faucets regularly will you make sure thatLime stays away. As mentioned, it is best to keep your cleaning practices simple to preserve the black finish of the faucets. Therefore, it is best to avoid any type of industrial cleaner that might consist of harsh chemicals.
When caring for your matte black shower or grab bar, the surface is a little rough. Namely, it is this rough surface that refracts and reflects light to create a matte appearance. This means the surface is susceptible to damage if not cared for properly. So remember these important don'ts when cleaning your faucets:
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, products containing ammonia, rubbing alcohol, detergents, astringents, bleach-based cleaners, harsh chemicals, or harsh polishes. If you are unsure about your cleaner and it contains chemicals you cannot identify, it is best not to use it.
- Be careful not to allow soap scum or toothpaste to accumulate on the product. These gradually wear away the coating and can affect the durable finish.
- Also be especially careful with makeup. When you apply makeup in the bathroom, it's almost certain that some of it will end up on the faucet. The dusty particles can cause black faucets to look a little cloudy when you wipe them down. Therefore, it's a good idea to keep a microfiber cloth nearby to remove offending powder immediately after use.
Final thoughts
If you have black faucets in your bathroom or bathroom, chances are good that you have a black shower, black shower head and perhaps other black accessories. Do you have to use the same cleaning techniques to keep them clean too? Well, if you want them to keep their good looks. Regardless of whether it is a wall faucet, freestanding bath faucet or hand shower, you should treat each of these components with the same care.
Additionally, black faucets and brassware may require a little more attention than other finishes, but don't let that put you off. As long as you keep cleaning simple, it shouldn't be a chore and you'll find your matte black faucets looking stunning for years to come.
