A complete guide to kitchen faucet maintenance: 8 professional tips to extend life in 2025
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Material determines life: Which surface treatment is the most durable?
According to the market research in 2025, the durability ranking of faucet surface technology is as follows:
- Stainless steel (304 food grade)
- Advantages: lead-free, corrosion-resistant, scratch-resistant, suitable for families with high health requirements. Surface technology recommendation: original steel brushing or electroplating, wear-resistant and fingerprint-free.
- Applicable scenarios: high-frequency use of kitchens, especially in environments exposed to acid or oil.
- Copper alloy (H59/H62 copper)
- Advantages: self-antibacterial and strong plasticity. But it should be noted that the lead content is ≤1.8% (national standard).
- Surface technology: multi-layer electroplating > baking varnish, the latter is easy to lose paint.
💢Pit-avoiding materials
1. Zinc alloy: easy to crack, releases heavy metals, lifespan of less than 2 years.
2. Black coating: although popular, it shows scale and has a high cleaning cost.
Professional advice: In 2025, the high-end market will be dominated by gun gray brushed stainless steel, balancing durability and beauty.
Lordear's Elite Steel series, such as H-SLC2402, uses 304 stainless steel + gravity ball pull-out design, which is the first choice for durability.
Daily cleaning: 3 steps to solve scale and oil stains
- Surface cleaning
- Method: soft cloth + neutral detergent (such as detergent), avoid using steel wool. Use toothpaste + a soft brush for stubborn oil stains.
- Frequency: 1-2 times a week to prevent water stains from depositing.
- Deep descaling
- Aerator/nozzle: Soak in white vinegar for 15 minutes after removal, rinse with clean water to solve the problem of water bifurcation.
- Valve core lubrication: If the switch is stuck, apply special grease, such as silicone grease.
- Special material maintenance
- Black water coating: Gently wipe with a nano sponge to avoid acidic detergents.
- Brushed stainless steel: Wipe along the texture direction to prevent scratches.
Maintenance of internal core components: Prevent water leakage and weak water output
- Valve core maintenance
- Ceramic valve core: Check the aging of the sealing ring every 2 years and replace the O-ring.
- Roller valve core: Directly eliminated! Easy to leak, and the water output decays quickly.
- Pull-out faucet hose
- Gravity ball type: Regularly check whether the ball card slot is loose.
- Hose storage: Do not coil! Keep it naturally stretched to prevent cracking.
Seasonal deep maintenance: Extend life twice a year
- Moisture-proof in summer
- Check the joints between the faucet and the countertop and apply mildew-proof glass glue.
- Winter antifreeze
- After the outdoor water pipe is emptied, turn on the faucet to keep it dripping to prevent the valve core from freezing and cracking.
Recommended list of high-end faucet maintenance in 2025
- Lordear Stainless Steel Bathroom Faucet
Lordear Stainless Steel 3 Modes 360° Rotating Pull Down Sprayer Bathroom Faucet