How To Fix A Slow Running Faucet: Easy DIY Cleaning Tip

[@tiredowalkin]

I have been trying for WEEKS to get the aerator off the faucet in the bathroom sink. Tried vinegar treatments and even a small pipe wrench. No luck until I saw this video, it worked wonderfully in just less than a 24 hour soak with a balloon as you demonstrate. I used the pipe wrench, it did distort the aerator but repositioning the wrenched helped unlock the oval shape that the wrench grip caused and it slowly moved and it was full of grit and rust. My hat is off to you and I'm off to get a new aerator and it will be installed with some plumbers grease or anti-seize compound as a plumber installed it 8 years ago. I am grateful to you sir!

[@DIYHGP]

I’m pleased that my video help you solve your faucet problem. Thanks for watching.

[@rybichek]

Yes, it worked very well for me too! I impressed.

[@pennierkaide4985]

Thanks so much it actually worked! I've wanted to put a water filter on my faucet but could never get the aerator off. (Finally learned what it's called) I had everything but a balloon so cut rubber glove and used a small rubber band. At first I thought it wouldn't work but then I felt it move and after a couple of turns, the aerator just came off. I can now use a water purifier and stop buying bottled water. It's the little things that make me so happy😊 You have a new subscriber👍

[@DIYHGP]

Necessity is the mother of invention, whether it’s a balloon or rubber glove as long as it works.

[@mikedude4631]

Nice trick with balloon. I would consider shutting the drain while working with the filter. They have a way of disappearing.

[@Sombercat]

Thank you ! I still wasn’t able to get the thing off, but it cleaned it out enough to make it work much better :)

[@DIYHGP]

Glad I could help!

[@TheWriter86]

Thanks so much man. Will be using this trick for certain. You are the man. Much appreciated. KZbin is an amazing place. We get to meet awesome, helpful people like you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@DIYHGP]

Thanks for your kind comments and yes it is a good tip.

[@alymayz928]

Using the rubber oven mitt was an awesome trick!

[@DIYHGP]

Glad you liked it!

[@ms4life4me]

I have a stuck recessed bathroom faucet aerator. I have tried soaking the tip of the faucet in vinegar for 24 hours and it didn't work. Do you know of any thing else I could try to get my recessed aerator out of my faucet? Thanks

[@DIYHGP]

I recommend the CLR cleaner over the vinegar

[@HBSuccess]

Hey CLR turned your granite countertop white!

[@glasshalffull8625]

Best trick I saw for a stuck aerator was to use pliers that have rubber coated handles and use the ‘handles’ to grip the aerator. Don’t squeeze too hard or you might distort the aerator.

[@gauge6513]

Clr or vinegar loosen the lime. Start there.

[@johnzajac9849]

Many people have 'cached' aerators and cannot twist the aerators off with the small plastic tools usually suggested. The tools have small 'teeth' and do not grip the aerator well enough.

[@rosesvvloweer]

Great idea with the baloon!

[@saurabhpatel4647]

Thank you. This helped me remove the aerator. However I think I may need a new aerator since I took all the insides of the aerator out and still have issues.

[@plainoldme7322]

When finished cleaning it, apply plumbers grease (silicone type) to the threads before reinstall

[@KimchiiKnight]

Thank you so much for this, I'm gonna give this a go now!

[@levelintent]

He seems like he would be a great dad

[@Thatsmessedupman]

Note many bathroom faucets aren't solid. Even Moen genta is a two-piece. Many faucets will put a plastic piece on the underside to save money. So when you try to strap or rubber band a balloon or a bag you might find that you'll have dripping out the bottom under the sink because the liquid is also running there. So do not try this if you have two piece and it's not fully sealed.

[@Eric_Tennant]

I did without CLR and I ripped the end right out of the faucet. It needed upgraded anyhow. Still have 2 other stuck that I need balloon for now.

[@PotatoLover112]

Help, what do i d if the plastic i broken

[@RahzAlGhul]

I now gotta go buy this took

[@elpeehs8479]

Nice..simple quick affordable...me like🤓👍

[@sinbadco]

How to leave it scratch free?

[@philsanders4378]

I accidentally stuck the new Delta Everly aerator in upside down after I purged the line installing the new faucet. It seems stuck, I think I saw a small rubber o-ring on the side I pushed up into the faucet. Tried to pull it out, pry it out, trying not to bust it. Any ideas, thanks!

[@DIYHGP]

Sorry I got no help for you

[@agnesm.w.5937]

Thank you.

[@qazmko22]

Thanks thisnwas exactly what I was looking for

[@DIYHGP]

I am happy it helped you.

[@raydolinger1980]

I have a quick question for ya.. I just sub'd :) I have a commercial wide spaced sink the has 2 handles that are chrome wing type with a allen key screw directly on top.... I took out the screw but cant seem to pull the handle up and off...?? is there a lock ring below or something... ?? what a pain this is being :)

[@DIYHGP]

Did you try putting a screwdriver underneath the handle and gently pry it up

[@raydolinger1980]

@@DIYHGP Thanks for getting back :) Yeah I tried that but it really felt like something was still holding it on the shaft.. maybe it's tamper / vandle proof ?? Im going back to mess with it today... appreciate you trying to help me sir :)

[@mguerramd]

Try using a Knipex smooth jaw pliers-wrench. It won’t mar the finish, and you will also realize you will almost never want to use a crescent wrench again!

[@DIYHGP]

Thanks that’s a good tip

[@thesetruths1404]

White vinegar would work better or as good.

[@mochimama]

is it clockwise to remove?

[@DIYHGP]

Righty tighty, lefty, Loosey

[@auntielorax4369]

How about waterfall faucet???

[@DIYHGP]

The key is remove the head of the faucet you should be able to get a balloon over the top of that one it’ll work just the same

[@dinuguan510]

Got a Ruger LCR and gonna shoot my airy-yator per your instructions.

[@gauge6513]

You can do this on a shower head .Fill a sandwich bag with white vinegar around your shower head overnight.A twisty or rubber band will hold it in place. Good luck

[@mguerramd]

Well I tried 24 hours of a balloon full of NickleSafe which is phosphoric acid. No effect. Maybe I’ll try again at a higher concentration.

[@scain54]

No balloons, would a condom work?