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A complete guide to kitchen faucet maintenance: 8 professional tips to extend life in 2025

11 Jul 2025 0 comments
A complete guide to kitchen faucet maintenance: 8 professional tips to extend life in 2025

Here are a few concise options, progressively shorter while preserving core meaning:

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)
  1. 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.
  2. Applicable scenarios: high-frequency use of kitchens, especially in environments exposed to acid or oil.
  • Copper alloy (H59/H62 copper)
  1. Advantages: self-antibacterial and strong plasticity. But it should be noted that the lead content is ≤1.8% (national standard).
  2. 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
  1. Method: soft cloth + neutral detergent (such as detergent), avoid using steel wool. Use toothpaste + a soft brush for stubborn oil stains.
  2. Frequency: 1-2 times a week to prevent water stains from depositing.
  • Deep descaling
  1. Aerator/nozzle: Soak in white vinegar for 15 minutes after removal, rinse with clean water to solve the problem of water bifurcation.
  2. Valve core lubrication: If the switch is stuck, apply special grease, such as silicone grease.
  • Special material maintenance
  1. Black water coating: Gently wipe with a nano sponge to avoid acidic detergents.
  2. 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
  1. Ceramic valve core: Check the aging of the sealing ring every 2 years and replace the O-ring.
  2. Roller valve core: Directly eliminated! Easy to leak, and the water output decays quickly.
  • Pull-out faucet hose
  1. Gravity ball type: Regularly check whether the ball card slot is loose.
  2. Hose storage: Do not coil! Keep it naturally stretched to prevent cracking.

Seasonal deep maintenance: Extend life twice a year

  • Moisture-proof in summer
  1. Check the joints between the faucet and the countertop and apply mildew-proof glass glue.
  • Winter antifreeze
  1. 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

    ⚠️ Choose brands carefully: low-priced zinc alloy faucets are easy to corrode, and the cost of repair is higher than replacement.

    Conclusion: The core of maintenance is "prevention > maintenance." Regular cleaning + valve core maintenance + material selection can extend the life of kitchen faucets by more than 10 years!

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