Faucet scale is more harmful

Hazard 1: Affect the use of faucet: After using the faucet at home for a period of time, it is found that the water flow of the faucet becomes smaller, and it is found that it is caused by scale. Due to the frequent use of hot water, which causes a large amount of water and alkali to accumulate inside, the current flow becomes very small.

Many people will find that there will be a layer of sediment inside the faucet after using it for a long time, which will seriously affect the filter and level, and cause the faucet to be used poorly.

Hazard two: Scale affects health: Some people see a thick layer of scale inside the faucet at home, and they are worried that this layer of scale will also release carcinogens and affect family health.

Experts say that a lot of household products will form a thick layer of dirt after using the mouthwash cup, iron pot, humidifier, and faucet for a long time. These dirt are not only as simple as affecting the beauty and easily breeding bacteria, some even cause cancer and have to be removed. Other experts said that “the flow of water in the faucet will produce” toxic substances released “, which will last long and accumulate in the human body after drinking, which will easily cause damage to the nervous, hematopoietic and reproductive systems, and affect children’s growth and development and intellectual development. It can also be cancerous, teratogenic and mutagenic. “

♦ The cleaning of the filter
Generally speaking, the newly installed faucet will have a layer of filter. The filter is used to prevent the splash from splashing during the use of the faucet, but the filter can not only prevent splashing, but also absorb many dirt. The faucet is blocked and the filter needs to be cleaned.
(1) Tool preparation, filter cleaning requires preparation of some sewing needles or paper clips. If there is no such thing, you can use a toothpick instead. Of course, the knife and air blow must be prepared.
(2) Test, gently remove the filter head of the faucet, open the faucet, and see if the water flow is still small. If it is not the problem of the filter, if the water flow is still small after removing the filter, it is not the filter. The problem is, this time you need to check it all over.
(3) Use your fingertips to remove the filter from the filter head. Note that during the acquisition process, the fingertips should not be too strong to avoid damage to the filter.
(4) The filter net generally has two layers. Use the prepared sewing needle and knife to take the white filter net along the edge of the filter net. The force should not be too large when taking it. Do not dent or deform the white metal ring. Use a paper clip or a toothpick to remove the internal parts of the filter one by one. Be careful when you are careful not to damage the internal parts.
(5) Blow the filter net with air, and use a toothpick to clean the dirt in the filter one by one. Rinse with water after finishing.
(6) Install the filter back in the order of the previous disassembly.
In the faucet clogging cleaning trick, the cleaning of the filter is very simple, but it must be extra careful, because a little sloppy will damage the filter.

♦ The use of detergent
The last resort is to use a cleaning agent to clean. Under normal circumstances, the faucet in the house should be cleaned every three months. When cleaning the faucet stains, it needs to use a neutral detergent to clean its surface, then use a clean soft rag. Wipe clean and use a toothbrush or a small brush to clean the faucet for deep cleaning. Remember to use only a neutral detergent, otherwise it will damage the gloss of the faucet surface.