o/t de-scaling bath taps

[desprateseagull]

is there an easy way to do this, without having to get new taps- seems to have gathered a lot of furring, over the years...

(DIY numbskull here.. please be gentle!)

 

[Rangdo]

is there an easy way to do this, without having to get new taps- seems to have gathered a lot of furring, over the years...

(DIY numbskull here.. please be gentle!)

DIY

Just buy some descaler from the supermarket. Job done.

It's called cleaning, not DIY.

 

[Gazwag]

Yeah but he has got to do it himself

 

[desprateseagull]

methinks i need some heavy duty stuff- usual stuff, or soda crysatals etc are not working..

do i soak a rag around it, or scrub for ever.?

 

[Starry]

Soak some paper kitchen towels in white vinegar, wrap the towels around the taps covering them, then wrap some plastic carrier bags around the taps with the wet towels on and tie with string or elastic making the whole thing relatively air tight.

Leave for a few hours or overnight.

 

[H block]

Hi my names Barry Scott and I recomend Cillit Bang.

 

[sullyupthewing]

Starry has the best and cheapest way, did mine like that after watching Aggie and whatshername on the box.

 

[Hiney]

Hi my names Barry Scott and I recomend Cillit Bang.

No no no no no

Mr Scott would say it like this:

HI! I'M BARRY SCOTT AND I'M HERE TO SHOW YOU CILLIT BANG

Bloody loud-mouthed TWAT

 

[Rangdo]

I recommend:

Get the Mrs to soak some paper kitchen towels in white vinegar, wrap the towels around the taps covering them, then wrap some plastic carrier bags around the taps with the wet towels on and tie with string or elastic making the whole thing relatively air tight.

Make sure she leaves it for a few hours or overnight.

 

[Bakesy]

The product you want is one i use in the trade..........Hagesan Blue, you get it from reputable tile shops and is brilliant on tiles, baths and all chromework.I use it fairly regularly and it does work well.
Hope that helps.

 

[Kent Seagull]

I recommend:

Get the Mrs to soak some paper kitchen towels in white vinegar, wrap the towels around the taps covering them, then wrap some plastic carrier bags around the taps with the wet towels on and tie with string or elastic making the whole thing relatively air tight.

Make sure she leaves it for a few hours or overnight.

 

[Billy the Fish]

I recommend:

Get the Mrs to soak some paper kitchen towels in white vinegar, wrap the towels around the taps covering them, then wrap some plastic carrier bags around the taps with the wet towels on and tie with string or elastic making the whole thing relatively air tight.

Make sure she leaves it for a few hours or overnight.

 

[chip]

I recommend:

Get the Mrs to soak some paper kitchen towels in white vinegar, wrap the towels around the taps covering them, then wrap some plastic carrier bags around the taps with the wet towels on and tie with string or elastic making the whole thing relatively air tight.

Make sure she leaves it for a few hours or overnight.

Get youself some Lime Lite Gel, about �2.00 from Homebase or any reputable hardware store, and an old toothbrush. Squeze the gel onto the toothbrush and use this to apply liberally to any limescale around the taps and their spouts. Leave for a few minutes and then repeat. Every now and then flush the taps and apply more gel with the toothbrush. This may take several attempts. Alternatively their is a very good Barkeepers Friend product that will do the job, available in Covers.

That will cure the visible limescale. Now remove the taps from the valves and clean around them. You may find that the valves are so scaled/worn that they should be replaced. If you now clean your teeth with the toothbrush, you wont have to visit the hygenist for another 6 months

 

[desprateseagull]

ah, blox. i'll get the missus to clean them. in between doing the washing up and ironing..


thanks anyway.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Have you tried turning them off and on again?

 

[dougdeep]

Buy new ones. They're not hard to fit. Damn cheapskates.