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Clean the faucet aerator
Kitchen faucet · Dripping / sputtering
LIKELY CAUSE
Mineral buildup in the aerator
Success rate
71% success
Successful repairs
454
People tried
640
Repair time
8 min
Difficulty
Easy
Estimated cost
€0
Shared by
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Maya
Fix Score 88
TOOLS
Required tools
PliersOld toothbrushVinegar
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE
Step by step
- 1Unscrew the tipThe aerator is the mesh cap at the end of the spout. Wrap it in a cloth and twist it off with pliers.
- 2Soak and brushSoak the parts in vinegar for 10 minutes, then brush the mesh clean.
- 3RefitReassemble in order: washer, mesh, housing. Hand-tighten, then a quarter turn with pliers.
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