TREAT YOUR TAP SURFACES WITH CARE

Kitchen taps are manufactured in several finishes.

• Chrome finish taps with a glossy surface are often manufactured from Brass with a the plating surface in Chrome. Highly durable, this surface and very easy to maintain. For cleaning, we recommend using the special FRANKE Inox Cream in combination with a microfiber cloth or with soapy water or dishwashing detergents. To remove limescale use a mixture of solution of vinegar and water or a suitable limescale remover spray. Under no circumstances use abrasive cleaners or abrasive sponges, as this will damage the surface finish.

• Stainless steel taps have the characteristic of a brushed matt stainless steel surface (rather than metallised or coated). Stainless steel is a very durable surface and easy to maintain. For cleaning, we recommend using FRANKE Inox Cream in combination with a microfiber cloth or soapy water or detergents designed for washing dishes, or even liquid cleansing creams.

• PVD: PVD taps coating excels in damage resistance. However, we do not recommend using abrasive cleaners for maintenance. To remove limescale, use a mixture of vinegar and water, for your own maintenance we recommend the special cleaning spray FRANKE Inox Cream in combination with a microfiber cloth or only soapy water or dishwashing detergents.

• Stainless steel (surface treatment) and other coloured and metallic surfaces are paint-reinforced paint sprays, which are very prone to rough handling. If carelessly used, there may be faster abrasion and chipping of part of the colored surface (banging on the pot, pan etc.). For cleaning, we recommend using the special FRANKE Inox Cream in combination with the universal a microfiber cloth or only soapy water or dishwashing detergents, do not use liquid cleaning creams. Remove limescale gently after softening with a suitable agent (vinegar solution with water or limescale remover).

Never use dry powders or pastes to clean kitchen taps. In areas with hard water, we recommend frequent cleaning of the tap surface to prevent the surface from becoming clogged with limescale. We also recommend regular cleaning of the aerator (sieve) in the hanger or shower to prevent clogging with limescale and thus limited water flow. In case of large fouling of the aerator, we recommend buying a new one in one of the DIY markets, or in plumbing supplies or from your Franke supplier.

Do not use detergents, solvents, chemicals, metal scrapers, alcohol, etc. to clean the surface of the taps.

Buy the right Cleaning Agents for your Franke Products

Available in most independant and retail plumbing outlets: