Removing Hard Water Deposits From A Faucet Head

[@helendecker4591]

I do not understand why this video has 129 thumbs down. This was straight to the point. Detailed instructions, perfect & understandable english and no added B.S. talking. Thank you for that!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Helen, I appreciate the feedback.

[@Deadstack9]

It's because he only opened the flow part way to show a low flow, but opened it fully at the end to show a good flow. Deceiving.

[@eibaby5678]

Thank you thank you thank you! I just LOVE youtube for finding all you experienced people can impart your wisdom and tricks for all kinds of things. I was able to clean my screen in a bathroom sink faucet and now I found you to explain how to do the kitchen pullout faucet. You're the best!!!!!

[@Iscaper]

Wow, thank you!

[@kathygardnermsrd876]

This was such a huge help! I've had no water pressure for a year and didn't know how to take it off and clean it. Thanks so much for the simplicity of this lesson!!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Kathy, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@wendywilt2262]

Thank you for explaining step by step. After watching countless videos, your instructions finally did the trick and got my faucet back to normal. You're a life saver!!

[@klipin4379]

so happy to hear this. In the old days (aka when I was a kid and all you usually needed was a new 5-cent washer) you could repair things easily. But in today's world, we get sexy plumbing hardware, and we are usually advised to replace it - ouch! (My brother bought a fancy faucet for his powder room, and he was advised to buy a new faucet.) I knew I was taking a chance with my kitchen pull-out faucet when I bought it, but you have given me hope that the fixes are indeed possible even for a mechanical dunce like me. (There seems to be a youtube video for almost any problem! ) "I got this!"

[@GoddessOTU]

Absolutely game changing! We have the same sink and have been noticing a significant decrease in water pressure recently. Now it works better than when we moved in! Thank you so much for this super informative video!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching!

[@axelclark]

Worked great, thank you! I found this video after taking the sprayer off and letting the hose slip back into the faucet. I was able to get the hose back out by pushing it up from under the sink. However, the brass connector was still back inside the faucet. To get it back out, I wrapped the end of the hose in tape to make the fit between the hose end and the connector more snug. Then I pulled the hose back into the faucet. When I pushed it back out this time, the connecter came with the hose since the fit was more snug. Posting this here because I was about to disassemble the faucet if the tape trick didn't work.

[@Iscaper]

Good information, thanks for posting.

[@realwando]

You're a gentleman & a scholar! Thank you for the simple instructions.

[@hell-sol5240]

Piss off yankee wanker

[@trishferrer8209]

Thank You!!! We just replaced our water heater. Then, the water pressure came out so lame in the kitchen. I will fix this today! This is the best tutorial. I have done it once before, but reviewed, to be certain. 😊

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

[@maryannedinublia8897]

Great video! Thank you so much! It finally resolved my problem. I knew how to remove the aerator for cleaning, but it was still clogged. The trick was removing the faucet head; that's where all the mineral deposits were. Faucet works great now!

[@jayswidler5174]

You couldn't have made this process easier to understand. My wife is ecstatic now! What a gift you have given me!! Super simple and I'm not even handy.

[@Iscaper]

Glad I could help!

[@charlottebruch6575]

I couldn’t figure out how to clean mine. Your video was the most helpful of any I’d watched. I also couldn’t believe I’d been drinking water with all that crude in the head. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Charlotte for watching.

[@tburchi333]

I just changed my hot water heater and lost a ton of water pressure in my kitchen faucet. I have galvanized pipes in an old house so I thought I might need to replumb the house. Your video helped me save some time on that future project. Thanks a lot!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@nc5337]

I didn't realize that under the O-ring I had to pry out the screen with a little pick until I saw this. I was thinking way too complicated & thought I had to dismantle the entire hose head. Sometimes we need someone to point out the obvious. Thank you!

[@travelpockets]

Thank you for this!! I wasn't sure where that screen was to remove the rust deposit and this explained everything so well.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped!

[@yinkasulaimon9976]

Wow! What can I say? Thank you so very much for posting this video. I have had issues with my tap for over 3 months and was advised to use hot water , baking soda and vinegar but this did not work. I was almost going to buy a new tap for over $200 at Home Depot when I came across your video. Like magic, this method worked!! You saved me some money. God bless you!!

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@1paint63]

Helpful for me because it shows how to take apart and clean the Moen kitchen faucet. Hard water isn't much of a problem but grit and rocks are. Pouring the CLR into another glass container for using again instead of dumping it for future cleaning makes sense.

[@jackjones3657]

Great video! You clearly and concisely displayed each step and explained the process. Thank you.

[@oliverwhisper]

They put a new water heater in, and after I got no water coming out of the kitchen sink. Plumber said clean the aerator. And I didn’t know what he was talking about. Thank you sooooooo much!

[@Iscaper]

You're welcome!

[@ambientether]

This worked great. I was able to use the CLR and completely unclog the aerator faucet head. Also 2 minutes and an additional 45 seconds worked great to clear it soaking in the mixture once for 2 - then putting on - rinsing and then doing it 1 more minute or so. Duck tape also needed.

[@JaamieMaarie]

So nice to do for your wife and it worked amazing! I need to do this

[@Iscaper]

+Jamie Marie Thanks Jamie for the feedback.

[@debbiefier1401]

This is a GREAT video! Followed your specific directions and SO happy with the results. thank you!

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Debbie for watching, I'm glad the video helped.

[@512diane]

Purchasing a pull down faucet soon...our first. I was wondering if u ever have to replace aerator, but I guess not. You answered all my questions. Thanks for this video!

[@johnboy691]

Thanks so much for your video. I actually had a bottle of CLR (surprise, surprise.) My sprayer was not able to be unscrewed so I found a small enough container to put the end in and let it soak. It worked great! Didn't have a bristle brush so used a plastic toothpick. Worked great! Now I don't get sprayed anymore, just a nice steam from my sprayer.

[@quejay5198]

Thank you for this video. My mom's faucet was clogged also after we got the hot water heater line changed and i did exactly what you did even though i didn't have those tools. I used a toothbrush to brush off the calcium & mineral buildup and a knife to pluck out the rubber piece and it shoot out more water than before 🚿

[@Iscaper]

Thanks for watching.

[@Relic67]

I have to tackle this job on the weekend. Feel a lot better about it now. Thank you.

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!

[@Debbiemag]

Just tried this but didn’t have CLR I used white vinegar instead. It worked great. Thanks. Water pressure is much better!

[@johnscaife2725]

Debbiemag , I’m using apple cider vinegar because I don’t have any CLR or white vinegar.🙂

[@hilliardgreene8567]

I soaked mine in white vinegar. Seems to have done the trick.

[@boytrouble80sgirlpunknewwa88]

just what I needed to know in three minutes. Thanks!

[@edubya2413]

Excellent Video! Well explained, and gives the right amount of information. Thanks for taking the time to share

[@bbowen7040]

Thanks for GREAT information. I had researched before and all I ever got was to soak the head in vinegar overnight. Finally able to fix the problem.

[@JamesBetterley]

Saved me a call to the plumber. My hot water line was clogged and once I cleared that the head was clogged up too. Thanks for the video.

[@jasperdemuyaya5143]

Great video with straightforward guidance

[@M00nbeam]

You just saved me from replacing mine, thank you so much!

[@Iscaper]

Great to hear!

[@sooper109]

I sent this video to my husband as a hint... LOL!!! Thank you for the great information!

[@Iscaper]

I hope the hint works 🙂

[@sooper109]

@@Iscaper Fingers crossed! ;-)

[@cariskel4169]

Awesome - worked great for my RV kitchen faucet. Thank you!

[@a.littlefaith]

This is great. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandramichaud8033]

Will try this tomorrow in my camper. CLR may help. Thanks❤

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!!

[@MermaidVibes82]

Thanks so much foe this amazing video. You save my day and my pocket.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Vima for watching.

[@Mataji108]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@Iscaper]

You're welcome.

[@dochonrandd3997]

Excellent tutorial!!!

[@Iscaper]

Glad you liked it!

[@junctionpointe]

Thank you! Our pressure has gone to near nothing. Will be doing this soon.

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!

[@yukonjack353]

This worked perfectly!!! Thank you!!!

[@Iscaper]

Glad it helped!

[@Sammywu_]

Thank you for saving me! My faucet stopped working and all my super said before hanging up was “it’s probably dirty” and I couldn’t figure out Wth that was supposed to mean. Thank you!!

[@Iscaper]

Great, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@cherylmarshall6874]

Thank you for your video. I have the same pull down spray faucet. Hopefully I can repair it myself !

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!

[@cherylmarshall6874]

@@Iscaper I used a zip lock bag filled with vinegar, attached with rubber bands to faucet. Let soak 2hrs. Disassembled the sprayer. Cleaned screens. Cleaned the clogged holes in sprayer base. Works like a charm ✨️

[@Iscaper]

@@cherylmarshall6874 Great tips, thanks for posting.

[@cherylmarshall6874]

@@Iscaper thank YOU

[@kenmckenzie4564]

Thanks for these great instructions. Worked like a charm!!!

[@internationaltraveler1057]

wow helpful after all these yrs 😇

[@Iscaper]

Thanks!

[@dathanwatts9974]

Excellent clean video very well presented

[@terryh.9659]

Do not dilute the CLR and when you are finished, pour the CLR back into the CLR container and it is ready for its next faucet mission.

[@charlie-ej2ub]

thanks from the whole household our sinks water pressure had been really bad for years, and found this and we did it and its like the day it was put it we used awesome instead of CLR, and it worked wonders

[@meganhooks7175]

So easy to follow and did the trick! Thanks for helping me fix this problem!

[@julioagonzalez3496]

great instructions, got mine clean and works like new, thanks

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Julio for watching.

[@kacykelly5515]

Worked like a charm! Thank you

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Kacy for watching.

[@EllenMinadeo]

Great information this is exactly my problem.

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Ellen for watching.

[@freddozer1399]

I watched the video and is very good. My question is, many new heads for faucets are available for less than $10.00. However they will not fit the hose you are using and mine is the same . About 16.5 mm. Everything they sell is called a G 1/2 , 20.5 mm or 13/16. I am having a problem locating a head for this hose and will try cleaning it.

[@Iscaper]

My guess is the threads on the faucet head are unique to the hose so you can't buy a $10 replacement. You can probably buy a replacement head for the model of faucet you have.

[@ewliang]

New place has this type of faucet. Thanks for showing the internal hose speed! I'll give this a shot. :)

[@klee4169]

This is good info, the only issue I have is it appears you did not turn the water completely on in the beginning of the video but did in the end. i am sure what you did improved your water flow but I don't understand why you didn't turn completely on in the beginning. Good info though.

[@ZeroChannelZero]

Channel Zero 1:05 “then I’ll take some duct tape and secure the hose to the spout so it doesn’t slip away while I’m cleaning the faucet head” Me (sitting on kitchen floor amid piles of sink pieces), gets up and looks at sink for hose. “Oh sh*****” 😑

[@shrimptunes3463]

I use a clothespin. Leaves no tape residue!

[@spockbr18]

Great video, but I gotta question... What if you can't press one of those 2 buttons, and you can't switch between them... How to clear them ?

[@virginiamoss7045]

Thank you so much! I understand there is a small tool plumbers have to take apart the face of the head as well. I would suggest you include covering the drain with something in case you drop a small part like that o-ring or anything else, especially if it's the garbage disposal.

[@Iscaper]

Good tip, thanks for posting.

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@Iscaper - PS: You have a lovely voice I could listen to all day long.

[@Iscaper]

@@virginiamoss7045 Very kind, you just made my day!

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@Iscaper - Glad to make your day, but it's not necessarily kind, just simple fact.

[@cgw7155]

Good video. I use an office binder clip instead of duct tape to secure the hose. A wire brush would certainly work well, but it can scratch the metal and leave marks on my oil rubbed bronze spray head, so I use the brush with the very hard, stiff plastic bristles from my wire brush set instead and the tip of a small safety pin to clear the spray holes. I just have one question. Why did you barely turn the water on to show low flow at the beginning and then turn it on all the way at the end? I was hoping to see a big difference at the same flow rate.

[@SheilaBer]

Thanks so much for the great information.

[@michellebabuta6583]

this is just what I needed....thank you kind sir...

[@seekingtruth9677]

Wonderful video

[@Iscaper]

Thanks!

[@kristimeenan4317]

great and helpful video. Maybe add a disclaimer at the beginning to watch entire video first. I didn't tape down the tube thingy and of course it went directly into the faucet thingie and i couldn't pull it out.

[@BennyChau]

This happened to me, not sure how to get it out

[@cgw7155]

@@BennyChau The hose should have a weight attached to it to make it retract automatically after you've pulled the sprayer out. You probably have to get inside the cabinet underneath and feed it back through with someone above you at the faucet to grab it.

[@alisonpardee1418]

Dude, you just saved me some buck$, Thx much.

[@Iscaper]

Good to hear, thanks for watching.

[@rauleascobedo2]

thankyou you saved me a lot of headeck

[@Iscaper]

Thanks, I'm glad the video was helpful.

[@johnhuynh4797]

Thanks! Did this and my faucet works great.

[@faithfulpeak425]

Thanks for the info I'm doing this at night time

[@Iscaper]

Good luck!

[@bensettle194]

excellent instruction, one of the best!

[@nicholasschneider2056]

If you pour water through both sides of it and slap it back on it works. This guys method should be used if you plan on consuming your water.

[@PrincessMimi214]

Great video

[@Iscaper]

Thanks Elly for watching.

[@SaberMySaberSaberMySaber]

Thanks for this I am gonna give it a try on my end to see if it helps with our faucet. I will reply to my comment with the results!

[@jayuar24]

So how did it go? lol

[@romilalal5197]

Thank you for this video very informative video.

[@Iscaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danfinger]

I get full pressure with cold but minimal pressure with hot. How do I fix this? I've removed the hose from the bib to the faucet connector and made sure it was clear. I even switched the cold over to the hot connector and got reduced pressure (like 15% of normal) - All other faucets in the house have normal hot pressure so I know the supply is ok. Seems like the clog is internal? How do I clear that?

[@mml1224]

great job! real scholar, what if we dont want to buy clr, any home made concotion you can use like vinegar? thnaks

[@Iscaper]

I saw this recommendation online: Mix lemon juice and vinegar in a spray bottle. It works best when warm: warm it in the microwave or the oven. Don't let it stay too long: 30 seconds is enough. Spray the warm vinegar and lemon juice mixture and let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe it with a lint-free cloth.

[@mml1224]

@@Iscaper rite good idea or disconnect the faucet head, and dump in a bowl of that juice/vinegar adn sit over nite?

[@jordancarpenter2273]

thank you king

[@KidsandKittens217]

How long do you need to soak it? And, Which is better at removing calcium: Lime Away or CLR?

[@Iscaper]

If I remember right I soaked it around 5 minutes. I haven't tried Lime Away so I don't know how it works.

[@MD-gv1rl]

I'm having a hard time removing the faucet head because its too tight. Would using a wrench work? Suggestions? Thanks.

[@Iscaper]

I would try pliers.

[@MD-gv1rl]

@@Iscaper Thank you!

[@sousatd]

Wow! Took care of my problem! Many Thanks!

[@anistar002]

Hey man, I saw some live larvae in the faucet areator while cleaning, what is this? Is it mosquito larvae or something else and how can we avoid it?

[@Iscaper]

Wow, I've never heard of that. I guess you could try soaking the faucet in a disinfectant.

[@arkrainflood]

please confirm that the CLR will not damage/dull the silver finish on the spray head....

[@Iscaper]

My faucet head showed no damage after using CLR.

[@MaestraEva]

I followed your directions, and the sink is working perfectly now. I took a picture to show you how it fits back together because there's a little gap I don't remember being there before, but perhaps it was. How do I upload photos here?

[@Iscaper]

I don't think Google allows uploading photos to the comment section. You can email me photos at iScaper.com.

[@MaestraEva]

Neither my computer nor my cell phone let me send an email to iScaper.com. It says it's not a valid e-mail address.

[@Iscaper]

That's my website, my email address is [e-mail]

[@MaestraEva]

I sent you two photos. Did they arrive or end up in your spam folder?

[@TheCupfulBoy]

How do u unscrew the knob bc mine is loose so when I close it water drips out…also I can’t unscrew my faucet head

[@lc6150]

Thank you so very much this truly help me oh my God I didn't know what to do you are a God sent I truly appreciate it thank you thank you thank you thank you

[@eman529]

I pause.. made sure I like the video because it slipped up a few sec "miss handling " and I said yeah .. he kno what I'm taking about 😂😂

[@woodnyardjunkie]

Looks like you didn't extend the arm all the way out in the beginning of the video. At the end you extended it all the way out. Better flow when you extend it all the way out.

[@muradlalani9263]

Looking for water filter for this same faucet u have it couldn't find it I try pur and also some other filter none of f them fits please reply which filter should I buy

[@Iscaper]

A water filter like PUR won't work on a faucet like this because of the pull out hose. There are no threads in the spout to connect a water filter.

[@lodger39]

This worked for me!

[@Iscaper]

That's great!

[@TheThecount5]

Cover drain so nothing falls down in it should it slip from your hand!

[@danielchenette9887]

Any ideas on a fixed faucet, I'm trying to avoid removing the aerator.

[@Iscaper]

You could try taping a sandwich bag filled with white vinegar or CLR to the faucet head.

[@ed_zeppelin]

I'd cover the drain if your going to work over it. Once you drop one of those small parts you'll learn your lesson. Been there, done that

[@rm4evr1978]

Agree! I noticed it too.

[@hell-sol5240]

STFU PERVERT CLOWN

[@strider2k2]

Are there any other substitutes for CLR I could use? I don't have CLR..

[@Iscaper]

You could try white vinegar.

[@notursavior1861]

This video did the trick

[@Iscaper]

Great, thanks for watching.

[@Odi2017]

I cleaned both filters and the pressure still isn’t good. Do you think I should change the whole piece?

[@Iscaper]

I would try remove the faucet head and flushing out the hose to see if that helps.

[@Odi2017]

Without the head the pressure is good

[@Iscaper]

@@Odi2017 You could try and dig the screen out of the back of the faucet head or you could try and find a replacement head.

[@tanyae1710]

Thanks a lot ! I fixed it

[@Iscaper]

Great!

[@dig1035]

Does vinegar work as well please? How much clr / water/ vinegar?

[@Iscaper]

I haven't tried vinegar and water so I don't know how well it works. You can use CLR full strength.

[@SBNJTube]

I got a question about this. I did not know about how the retractable pipe worked, and now it is lost (stuck) somewhere inside the faucet. Any ideas on how to get it out?

[@Iscaper]

You might be able to go under the sink and pull the hose out, but that doesn't help you get it back through the tube to attach the spray head. You may end up disassembling the whole faucet to get the pull out hose back through the tube.

[@sylviagayden2391]

Great instructions but I think you should of used a resealable sandwich bag to soap the nozzle instead of a bowl.

[@Iscaper]

Good tip, thanks for posting.

[@lucilechurch1304]

What is the little pick tool that you were using?

[@Iscaper]

It is a tool pick.

[@djstarr-lowery4047]

I was told CLR would damage the finish on my brushed nickel?? Any comments?

[@Iscaper]

Good question. I went to the CLR website and it says CLR is safe for chrome, porcelain, fiberglass, and stainless steel. Avoid contact with wood, clothing, wallpaper, carpeting, natural stones, brass, copper, aluminum, galvanized metals, any painted, coated or sealed surfaces. My faucet head in the video was brushed nickel and the CLR didn't damage it. I hope this helps.