In the kitchen, faucets are used from morning to night. Between splashes while washing dishes, wet hands, and the numerous uses of the water outlet, whitish traces quickly appear. And even with regular cleaning, some cling on and become particularly difficult to remove. The culprit? The calcium in the water, which, once the water evaporates, remains on the faucet and gradually forms tartar. Fortunately, according to the site The Objective, a common food item can come to the rescue of this nuisance.
Why is onion a true ally for removing tartar from taps?
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 food naturally contains sulfur compounds as well as acids that can help soften the mineral deposits. Once less embedded, they are then easier to remove.
And indeed, many French people already have this condiment in their drawer or kitchen cabinet. If that’s also your case, you don’t need to spend a penny. This trick also allows you to skip very abrasive cleaners which, from repeated use, can damage some surfaces.
How to use onion to remove the encrusted tartar on faucets?
Again, there’s no need to mix several ingredients. Simply cut an onion in half and take one of the halves. Then rub the cut side directly on your faucet, paying close attention to the areas where the white traces are most pronounced. The juice should cover the deposits to be able to act on them. Once this operation is complete, do not rinse right away.
Wait about ten to fifteen minutes, then run your faucet under lukewarm water. Dry it carefully with a clean cloth. You should already notice that the traces 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 the other trick that can help you remove tartar traces?
Onion isn’t the only thing in your kitchen that can be handy. Your roll of aluminum foil can also come out of the drawer. According to experts, this material can notably help remove deposits on faucets, as well as small rust spots that may appear over time. To use it, detach a piece of aluminum foil and crumple it between your hands to form a ball.
Be careful, it must stay dry and your faucet should be dry as well. Then gently rub the areas in question. The aluminum foil will exert a light abrasive action and help to dislodge the dirt present on the surface. To finish, simply wipe your faucet with a clean cloth to remove the last residues and restore a bit of shine.
