KITCHEN FAUCET TIPS

Don't allow your kitchen faucet to fall into disrepair. One way to ensure kitchen plumbing maintenance is to keep your faucet's aerator clean. Low water pressure from the faucet/sprayer or water leaks from the handle are usually caused by lime buildup and sediment blocking the small openings inside the aerator. Clean the aerator using the following steps:

• By hand, carefully unscrew the aerator from the faucet turning counterclockwise. If it will not unscrew, wrap the jaws of your pliers with masking tape and loosen the aerator with the pliers. Continue by hand.
• Take aerator or spray head apart.
• Use a small brush dipped in vinegar to remove sediment.
• Reassemble the aerator and screw back on to the faucet.