How do I know my aerator size?
With the help of a nickel and dime, you can easily determine the size of your aerator. First remove the insert and washer from the inside of the aerator. Set a nickel on top of the aerator, and if it’s almost the same circumference, the aerator is a regular size. If it’s not a regular size aerator, use a dime.
How can I tell what model my Grohe faucet is?
Identifying Grohe Faucets Around the inner rim of the nozzle is a common place to find manufacturer information and model numbers. If you still cannot locate the model, check the bottom of the faucet beneath your sink — this part is a called a stem.
How do you remove a Grohe faucet head?
To remove the spray head, hold it in place with one hand and twist the cap above the spray head counterclockwise. Lift the cap out of the way and pull firmly down on the spray head to remove it. After removing the spray head, turn on the water.
How do you clean a Grohe faucet filter?
Clean the fitting with a little soap and a moist cloth only, then simply rinse off and wipe dry. You can avoid lime spots by drying the fitting each time it is used. If lime deposits do occur, remove them with GrohClean, our environment-friendly cleaning liquid.
How do you clean a clogged aerator?
Instructions
- Remove the Aerator. Grip the aerator with your hand and unthread it clockwise (when viewed downward from above) to remove it from the end of the faucet spout.
- Check for Deposits and Debris.
- Disassemble and Clean the Parts.
- Soak Parts in Vinegar.
- Rinse and Reassemble the Aerator.
- Reattach the Aerator.
How do you remove a faucet aerator without removing it?
Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Fill a plastic bag about halfway with vinegar.
- Wrap the vinegar-filled bag around the shower head or faucet so that any place where water exits is completely submerged in the vinegar.
- Hold the bag in place by snapping a rubber band around it, affixing it to the shower head or faucet.