Keeping chrome and coloured taps clean
Keeping chrome and coloured taps clean

Sophisticated black, coloured and chrome taps are being used across the UK to create indulgent, luxury bathrooms and sleek, contemporary kitchens. And, offering a stunning range that reflects differing lifestyles, at Francis Taps, our coloured and chrome taps combine striking aesthetics with leading-edge water conservation technology. So it is no wonder that they are proving popular with homeowners, installers, and developers alike.

Despite the current trend for unique taps and brassware – with products featuring on Instagram and popular home interior blogger accounts – many people are concerned about how to keep such taps clean. Let’s face it, it doesn’t matter how good your fixtures look initially if the appeal soon wears off due to impracticalities.

The good news is, by uniting style with practicality, our latest colour additions, along with all our market-leading products are designed, developed, and manufactured using the best materials available. We also apply stringent quality control standards to ensure outstanding reliability and the assurance of a long and robust working life. So, while you might need to clean your taps in a certain way, it is easy to maintain that stylish vibe.

How to clean black and white taps

Matt black taps add immediate impact, and there has been a definite shift from lowkey rooms to heavier, bolder black tones. Likewise, with Nordic design a huge interior trend, our white taps provide a clean, fresh finish with a timeless appeal.

At Francis Taps our black and white taps provide a modern, distinctive look that adds a natural infusion of style and which will instantly stand out in any room. And you can be sure that they will add an instant talking point to a kitchen or bathroom.

But when it comes to cleaning, we would never recommend doing so with a bog-standard kitchen spray and wipe. In fact, using abrasive chemicals on black or white taps can lead to them becoming discoloured or even damaged.

To keep your coloured taps clean, we recommend taking extra care when it comes to cleaning – and avoid using a scratchy scourer to wipe down! Instead, you should regularly use a little warm water and a microfibre cloth to keep your taps looking great.

How to clean chrome and metallic taps

Contemporary metallic fittings are also hugely popular with people who seek an elegant and affluent look in their kitchen and bathrooms. Chrome, brushed nickel, antique brass, and copper are used in both modern and traditional designs.

Here again, you should use a microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemicals. A few drops of dishwashing liquid diluted into warm water or a squeeze of lemon juice can also provide a little extra cleaning power where needed.

The bottom line is that keeping coloured and metallic taps clean should not be a chore. It just needs a gentler, more considered approach to keep these premium products clean. There are also cleaning products specifically designed to keep coloured taps at their absolute best which your tap manufacturer should be able to recommend.