How To Keep Brushed Nickel Faucets From Spotting (Step by Step Guide)

I have always had a passion for DIY and fixing things whenever I can. As a kid, I lucky to learn how to do all sort of things.

At home, we rarely hired a professional to handle regular fixes.

If the family van broke down or the AC unit failed, we would always find a way to make them work.

Through these experiences, I learnt a lot and also developed a passion for working with my hands.

A few days ago, my DIY and creativity skills were called into action as I noticed some spots on my kitchen faucet.

As it turns out, brushed nickel faucets get spotted even though they are resistant to rust and corrosion.

Worse still, removing these spots requires more than a quick scrub with a piece of cloth and water.

Although I managed to get the spots off, I realized that prevention is better than cure.

That’s why I have decided to inform you on how you can keep your brushed nickel faucets from spotting.

This post will discuss a step-by-step guide on how to clean your faucets to prevent spotting.

How do You Keep Your Brushed Nickel Faucets From Spotting?

Most brushed nickel faucets develop spots on the surfaces because of hard water. Such water contains minerals such as silica, lime and calcium.

When hard water dries off, it leaves these deposits on surfaces, causing anaesthetic spots.

Therefore, keeping the surface of your brushed nickel faucet clean, moisture-free and polished is the key to preventing the spots.

Here is a list of things you would need for the task:

• 2 rags of chamois cloth
• Lint-free cloth
• Glass or hard-surface cleaner
• Faucet wax

Chamois cloth is an excellent absorbent and has almost no abrasive properties. Another alternative for chamois is microfibre cloths.

Ensure you choose a glass or hard-surface cleaner that does not contain alcohol or ammonia as these are abrasive.

So, how do you clean brushed nickel faucets?

• Wear gloves to protect your hands – Even though alcohol-free cleaners would not harm your brushed nickel faucets, they could cause chemical burns to your hands. Therefore, ensure you wear a pair of gloves before you start the cleaning process.

• Dampen a chamois or fibre cloth and use it to remove light dirt – You would need to remove light dirt from the surface of the brushed nickel faucet to create a clear surface for the application of glass or hard-surface cleaner. A damp piece of chamois or fibre cloth ensures the surface is dirt-free and also leaves it partially moist.

• Squirt a blob of alcohol-free glass or hard-surface cleaner on the faucet -Once the surface is clean and partially damp, apply alcohol or ammonia-free cleaner of your choice and rub gently in circular motions. Continue the rubbing for 30 seconds, or let the cleaner sit for a few minutes if you haven’t cleaned the faucet for a long time.

• Wipe off the cleaner using a dry chamois cloth – Using the second rag of chamois cloth, gently wipe the cleaner off.

• Polish the brushed nickel faucet with faucet wax – Smear the faucet wax on the piece of lint-free cloth and rub gently on the surface of your faucet. Polishing the surface prevents stains and ensures the faucet looks shiny.

Conclusion

You can keep your brushed nickel faucet spot-free by keeping the surface moisture-free, cleaning and polishing regularly.

I have provided you with a step-by-step guide on how you can use pieces of chamois, lint-free cloth, faucet wax and glass or hard-surface cleaner to clean and polish your faucet.

Ensure you use ammonia or alcohol-free cleaners to clean your faucet.

I wish you success cleaning your brushed nickel faucet using the tips above.