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Descale an aerator with a vinegar and water solution

Unscrew a limescaled faucet aerator and descale it in a vinegar and water solution.

Time
⏱ 20 min Einwirkzeit
Difficulty
◆ medium

What you need

  • Vinegar essence (concentrated vinegar)
  • Water
  • Container
  • Pliers for faucets, if needed

How to do it

  1. Unscrew the aerator from the spout.
  2. Mix a solution of one part vinegar essence and three parts water.
  3. Put the parts in and don't bring the solution to a boil.
  4. Rinse the parts thoroughly, dry them and screw them back in.

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