In the kitchen, taps are used from morning to night. Between splashes when doing the dishes, wet hands, and the numerous uses of the water point, whitish marks tend to appear quickly. And even with regular cleaning, some of them cling and become particularly difficult to remove. The culprit? The limescale present in the water, which, once the water dries, stays on the faucet and gradually forms tartar. Fortunately, according to the site The Objective, a common household item can come to the rescue of this nuisance.
Why is an onion a true ally for dislodging tartar from faucets?
At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that an onion could make the traces around a faucet disappear. Yet its composition partly explains its usefulness. This vegetable naturally contains sulfurous compounds as well as acids that can help soften lime-scale deposits. Once less embedded, those deposits are then easier to remove.
And in fact, many French people already have this condiment in their drawer or kitchen cabinet. If that’s your case as well, you don’t need to spend a single cent. This trick also helps you avoid very abrasive cleaners which, when used repeatedly, can damage certain surfaces.
How to use an onion to remove baked-on tartar from faucets?
Again, there’s no need to prepare a mixture with several ingredients. Simply cut an onion in half and grab one of the halves. Then rub the cut side directly on your faucet, paying particular attention to the areas where the whitish marks are most pronounced. The juice should cover the deposits so it can act on them. Once this step is done, don’t rinse right away.
Wait about ten to fifteen minutes, then run your faucet under lukewarm water. Dry it thoroughly with a clean cloth. You should already notice that the marks are less visible. If the tartar is old and particularly ingrained, a single attempt may not be enough. You can then repeat the operation a second time.
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What is another trick that can help you remove tartar stains?
Onion isn’t the only thing in your kitchen that can be useful. Your roll of aluminum foil can also come out of the drawer. According to experts, this material can especially help remove deposits on faucets, as well as small rust spots that may appear over time. To use it, tear off a piece of aluminum foil and crumple it in your hands to form a ball.
Be careful, it must stay dry and your faucet should be dry as well. Then gently rub the affected areas. The aluminum foil will exert a light abrasive action and help loosen the dirt on the surface. To finish, simply wipe your faucet with a clean cloth to remove the last residues and restore a bit of shine.
