This article provide instructions to clean an aerator faucet screen.
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Kitchen Sink Faucet Aerator Strainer Screen
Most kitchen sink faucets have a strainer screen as part of the aerator and straining device.
In time, this screen will eventually plug up with mineral, lime and other deposits, reducing or
stopping the flow of water. Particles that lodge in the strainer screen can become a place for
bacteria to grow. If you have an inline water filter in place, during the change of a carbon filter,
the flushing may dislodge some loose carbon particles in the filterwash, and end up in the strainer
screen. Clean the strainer screen every time you change the carbon water filter.
Symptoms of a dirty aerator is poor water pressure, and irregular spray pattern of the water spray.
Facet Strainer Screen Cleaning Instructions
1/ The tool needed to clean the strainer screen, is pliers, masking tape, old tooth brush, and white vinegar.
2/ Plug the drain so no small parts will drop into the drain. You do not need to turn off the water supply
to clean the strainer screen, do not run the water while working on the faucet.
3/ Wrap the aerator device with masking tape to prevent scratches to the finish. Unscrew the aerator device
located on the end of the faucet, the strainer screen is located within the aerator device.
Use a slip-joint, channel-lock pliers, or vise grip pliers to remove. looking from the bottom up,
turn it anti-clockwise to remove, watch for a small spring and parts behind the aerator device.
Place the strainer parts, screen, and spring in order on a piece of paper towel.
For high mineral content, soak the parts in white vinegar for several minutes before brushing with
an old tooth brush.
4/ Use an old tooth brush to scrub out the screen and wash with plenty of water.
To place the unit back on the faucet, just reverse the procedure of removing the Unit.
Note the small pointed end of small spring goes in first.
Strainer unit, pliers and tapered spring
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