If the tap water from your household smells, you know there is something seriously wrong in the household. You may be uncertain about the origin of the smell, but you should be aware that is an indicator of a serious household issue. There are several explanations for this problem. First, it might be possible there is a clog somewhere in the plumbing system, whether it is in the pipes or the water tank. Also, another reason is that the hydrogen sulfide gas accumulated within the faucet. It could simply be a buildup of grime and dirt in the faucet as well.

In the worst case scenario, the smell may have originated from bacteria in the faucet. Luckily, solving this problem is a simple DIY plumbing or disinfecting project. There is no need to call the plumbers unless you truly need their services.

Follow the below procedures on how to clean your faucet:

Tools and Materials Required:
-Bucket
-Flathead screwdriver
-Hot water
-Bleach
-Crescent wrench
-Faucet greases
-Screwdriver
-Tray or Box
-Chlorine dioxide
-Toothbrush
-White vinegar

Step One:
Prepare all the required tools and materials. Organize it neatly in a way where you can easily reach for them. Remember to turn off the water too!

Step Two:
Remove the handle. Use your screwdriver and loosen the center screw. Remove any nuts or screws that are holding the facet in place.

Step Three:
Look for any dirt that may be covering the faucet’s opening. Clear any rusting if there is any. Then, prepare a solution in the bucket of one part bleach and three parts hot water. Mix it well, and use a hose or eyedropper to place the solution within the faucet and faucet’s pipe. Leave in for 10-15 minutes.

Step Four:
Using an old toothbrush, clean the edges where the sink meets with the faucet. Simply use some dish soap or water. Wipe it dry with a cleaning cloth.

Step Five:
The drain part of the faucet often times is the dirtiest. Just make sure it is clean, and use water to flush out any remaining dirt or pieces in it. The solution used before should have done its job by now.

Step Six:
Put the faucet back together. Allow water to flow for 3-5 minutes in the pipes to allow water to clean the solvent. If the water still smells, add a little bit of chlorine dioxide into the water tank that supplies the faucet with water.

Tips and Hints
If there are still fingerprints or anything that you want to clean out, you can mix some white vinegar with water. Half a part of each is good. Just apply this solution to your cleaning cloth and wipe away! Stains should come off like magic.

Always check the warranty policies for your faucet, especially if it is a newer model. There is a chance that your cleaning solution may actually void the life time warranty of these faucets. If that is the case, the manufacturer should have a recommended method on how to clean the faucet.

Lastly, sponges or any kind of abrasive brush is not recommended for cleaning at all. There is a high probability that you might scratch up the finishing of your faucet.

Good luck!

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