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Cleaning The Kitchen Sink Faucet Screen
If you are looking for information on how to clean the kitchen faucet screens, you have come to the right place. Filter screens should be cleaned because they trap particles, which can bred bacteria and reduce water flow
Cleaning The Kitchen Faucet Strainer Screen
Most kitchen sink faucets have a strainer screen as part of the aerater and straining device. In time this screen will evenually plug up and reduce or stop the flow of water. The screen will plug up more quickly if you have an inline water filter in place. Every time you change the carbon filter, some of the loose carbon particles will break loose from the filter and end up in the strainer screen.
To clean the strainer screen you will need slip joint pliers as shown in the picture. First plug the drain so no small parts will drop into the drain. Uncrew the strainer screen device by turning anti-clockwise; be careful, because there is a small spring behind the unit. Place the strainer screen and spring on a piece of paper towel. Use an old tooth brush to scrub out the screen and wash with plenty of water.
To place the unit back on the end of the faucet, just reverse the procedure of removing the unit. Note the small end of the spring goes in first.
Strainer unit, pliers and tappered spring
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