My candle trick for polishing faucets is foolproof
The candle trick is an old grandmother’s remedy, very useful for polishing faucets.
Whether in the bathroom or the kitchen, every time we use running water, a few splashes, a few drops, settle on the metal and make it opaque. Over time, then, limestone settles and its corrosive action risks compromising its beauty.
Precisely to prevent scale from affecting the beauty of our toilets, we are forced to clean them very often, much more than we would like.
But recently the practice of using the candle to avoid the constant passage of cloths and detergents has become fashionable again. In a few simple steps, we can guarantee a long-lasting shiny steel, almost immune to the aggression of water and lime.
Let’s see together how to proceed.
The candle trick to polish the tap
Let’s start with the origins: there was a time when there were no waterproof fabrics; To prevent rag clothes or shoes from becoming soaked in water, our grandmothers used to wax candle wax to create an insulating patina. In this way, rain did not penetrate between the fibers and the clothes remained dry for longer.
Therefore, by the same principle, candle wax is an excellent repellent for tap splashes: it prevents water from slipping and lime from depositing on metal surfaces, compromising their beauty and robustness.
With your help, we can avoid frequent cleaning and the use of those chemicals, always at hand, that are so harmful to the health of the ecosystem, especially when the discharges lead to rivers, lakes and seas, endangering the survival of the flora and fauna of fish.
Resorting to ancient wisdom, transmitted by our grandmothers’ grandmothers to this day, turns out to be an excellent resource to lighten the effort and not harm the environment.
All you have to do is light a classic candle for at least two minutes so that the wax begins to melt and then run it through the taps. Make sure it is not too hot so as not to deteriorate the metal with decidedly more counterproductive effects than limestone. But we are sure that you know how to regulate yourself perfectly.
At this point, wipe it with a damp cloth to distribute it evenly and polish the surface. This way, the newly formed patina, although invisible and very fine, will protect your faucets effectively for about a week and you will not be forced to clean daily.
It is a very nice rediscovery!