IF you’re experiencing trouble with your sink, the solution could be easier than you think.
An elderly couple was about to spend $750 to replace a widespread faucet for a straightforward low flow issue.
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This TikTok sensation has a simple hack for fixing the water flowCredit: Mechanicallyincleyend
However, the solution was simple.
All it needed was to be cleaned.
Jack-of-all-trades and TikTok star David Coleman, who goes by Mechanicallyincleyend, has shared his expertise with his nearly two million TikTok followers.
He has tons of videos educating others on how to maintain their air conditioning unit, plumbing hacks, and other electrical-related content.
In a recent video, he states that if you have low flow in your faucet, there are a few things that might be wrong.
The cleaning hack
The most common thing that David found was that the aerators tend to get blocked with debris.
There are two things he recommends: either replacing the aerator or trying and clean it with CLR or vinegar.
For those who don’t know, CLR cleaner or Calcium Lime Rust Remover is a common household cleaning product used for dissolving stains like calcium, lime, and iron oxide deposits.
Cleaning with CLR will help break down the solids that have been blocked.
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The whole cleaning process should take no longer than 20 minutesCredit: Mechanicallyincleyend
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Soaking your aerator should remove any unwanted dirt or grimeCredit: Mechanicallyincleyend
In the video, he chose to clean it so he unscrewed the part from the faucet.
The process is super easy, all you do is soak the aerator in warm water for around 10 minutes.
Then, you screw it back in for much better flow.
Other tips from David
Make sure that your home is properly insulated as it could cost you hundreds of extra dollars each month.
Insulation has a lifespan of 30 years, 40 years, so it’s important to make sure yours is not near the end of its life.
One way is by using a method called weatherstripping.
This process is where you use materials to seal gaps, cracks, or air leaks in your home.
The next tip David shared with The Sun is for those with a high water bill.
If it’s too high and you’re not sure why, David said nine out of 10 times it has to due with a running toilet.
The most common issue that causes running is bad flappers.
You’ll want to open the back of the toilet tank and drop the food coloring into it.
“Over an hour’s period, if you see that food coloring seeping into the bowl, it means you have a slow leak,” David said.
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