The faucet is an essential facility in our daily life at home. In order to ensure the health of ourselves and our family, we must do a good job in the daily cleaning of the faucet. Here are some tips:

1. Use a soft cloth to apply toothpaste to clean the surface, and then clean the surface with clean water. Do not use alkaline cleaners or use scouring pads or steel balls to clean the surface to avoid damage to the electroplated surface.
2. During use, the single-handle faucet should be opened and closed slowly, and the double-handle faucet should not be closed too tightly.
3. There is usually a foaming device at the water outlet (also called a foaming device, a different faucet, and a different foaming device). Because of water quality problems, the water volume of the faucet is often small after a period of use. This may be due to The foamer is blocked by debris, you can unscrew the foamer and use water or a needle to clear the debris.
4. The surface electroplating treatment of imported faucets of some brands is quite thick, but it is also fatal.

1. Choose colors and styles skillfully
At present, there are so many varieties of faucets on the market, which will make people feel at a loss when buying. In fact, although kitchen and bathroom faucets are diverse in colors, styles, shapes, and varieties, they are easy to distinguish from two aspects: function and structure, so just figure out where you need to buy the faucet and what structure you need. .　　From the use of functions, there are three types of faucets: bathtub faucet, basin faucet, and kitchen faucet, collectively referred to as “three-piece set”:
1. Triple bathtub faucet: this faucet has two outlets, one connected to the bathtub shower, and the other connected to the faucet under the shower, for your shower use;
2. Double basin faucet: This type of faucet is used above the toilet basin, with a short and low outlet, which is mainly used for washing clothes and cleansing;
3. Multifunctional kitchen faucet: If you have a hot water pipe in your kitchen, this faucet should also be dual-connected. Exceptions, kitchen faucets have higher and longer water outlets, and some have hose designs for you to wash food.
From a structural point of view, there are roughly three categories:
1. Single handle type: This type of faucet adopts the more popular ceramic valve core as the sealing element. Its advantages are flexible switching, simple temperature adjustment, long service life, and the price is about 1,300 to 1,800 yuan;

2. Faucet with 90-degree switch: It is also sealed with ceramic chips. On the basis of the traditional double handle, the original rubber seal is changed to a ceramic sheet seal. The handle can be rotated 90 degrees when opening and closing, and it is divided into hot and cold water. The characteristics of adjustment are easy to open, and there are many styles, and the price is between 700 yuan and 900 yuan;
3. The traditional screw steady-lift rubber dense faucet: Because of its large water output, the price is relatively low, generally about 400 to 500 yuan, and easy to maintain, it is still welcomed by some citizens. In addition, some imported faucets also use stainless steel hollow ball seals and valve stem seals, as well as full temperature control, but the prices are relatively expensive.
2. “Looking to turning to hearing” to identify the quality
Faucets are frequently used and easily worn out. However, the appearance of the faucets on the market is not much different, and the surface is well sealed. It is difficult for consumers to see the internal structure of the faucet and the quality of the valve core when purchasing, and it is not easy to open and check. So, how can you choose the ideal faucet without opening the faucet valve core? Here are some tips for you.