In areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, we often see the presence of faucets. Their appearance has facilitated people's daily lives, and it can be said that modern home life cannot do without the help of faucets. So, do you know how to choose a faucet, my friends? How should the faucet be cleaned after accumulating a large amount of dirt? Don't worry, let's learn about it together below.

1、 Faucet classification:

There are many types of faucets, usually distinguished by function and purpose, such as kitchen faucets, basin faucets, and bathtub faucets, collectively known as the 'three piece set'. When selecting faucets, choose specialized faucets according to their purpose, such as installing basin faucets on kitchen sinks. Due to their low height, it brings a lot of inconvenience to use.

1. Bathtub faucet: There are two water outlets, one connected to the bathtub showerhead and the other connected to the faucet below the showerhead, for showering purposes.

2. Basin faucet: This faucet has a shorter and lower outlet, mainly used for washing items and cleansing.

3. Multi functional kitchen faucet: If there is a hot water pipeline in the kitchen, this faucet should also be double connected. In addition, the outlet of the kitchen faucet is relatively high and long, and some have hose designs for washing food.  

2、 Explain the principles for selecting kitchen faucets

1. Easy to use: washing vegetables, steaming rice, making soup, washing dishes... There are too many annoying things in the kitchen, don't let the faucet make trouble anymore! Using a handy faucet often makes people feel its existence, which is mainly related to its valve core, handle position, and switch mode. A good faucet valve core can switch freely, and the feel will not be too loose or too tight when in use; The position and shape of the handle should be easy to open and close, even with the back of the hand; Traditional spiral and wrench switches are no longer used in kitchens, replaced by quick closing and lifting switches.

2. Easy to clean: When working in the kitchen, hands with oil stains and dirt will be used to turn on the faucet, making it dirty. Therefore, it is still advisable to choose products that are non greasy and easy to clean. This is closely related to the shape and coating of the faucet. Generally, faucets with complex shapes and varied lines are prone to leaving cleaning dead corners, while faucets with thin coatings and low hardness are prone to blackening and difficult cleaning. I recommend using products with simple shapes and hard coatings, as this can save a lot of trouble.

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3. Appropriate size: Some households' kitchen faucets are prone to splashing and falling water that cannot reach the center of the sink... This is caused by neglecting the combination of sink and kitchen faucets. When choosing a kitchen faucet, it is important to know the size of the sink and select the appropriate faucet based on this size. Ensure that the angle of the water outlet is aligned with the center of the sink, with a 180 ° or 360 ° rotation, and the distance from the bottom of the sink is just right to prevent splashing water.

3、 Maintenance methods for faucets:

1. Do not use too much force to turn on and off the faucet, simply turn it gently according to the trend. Even traditional faucets do not require a lot of force to twist them. Especially do not use the handle as a armrest to support or use.

2. The metal hose of the showerhead of the bathtub faucet should be kept in a naturally stretched state, and should not be coiled around the faucet when not in use. At the same time, when in use or not in use, be careful not to create blind spots at the joint between the hose and the valve body to avoid breaking or damaging the hose.

3. When the water pressure is not less than 0.02 MPa (0.2 kgf/cm2), if the water output decreases or even the water heater stalls after a period of use, the screen cover can be gently unscrewed at the outlet of the faucet to remove impurities, and generally it can be restored to its original state.

4. Experienced and qualified professionals should be hired for construction and installation. During installation, the faucet should be avoided from colliding with hard objects as much as possible, and cement, glue, etc. should not be left on the surface to avoid damaging the surface coating gloss. Be careful to remove debris from the pipeline before installing the faucet.