Brilio.net - Water dispenser tap is one of the household appliances that is very helpful in providing clean and practical drinking water. With a water dispenser, you can easily get cold or hot water as needed without having to bother cooking or cooling it first.
However, this convenience can be disrupted when the dispenser tap has problems, such as being clogged or even stopping completely. The problem of a clogged dispenser tap is often caused by the accumulation of dirt or minerals from the water used. Small particles of dust, rust, or mineral residue from the water can clog the tap channel, so that the water flow is disrupted.
In addition, if the dispenser is not cleaned regularly, bacteria and fungi can grow in it, adding to the problem and potentially endangering health. To overcome a clogged dispenser tap, many people immediately buy a new dispenser. There are also those who replace the tap with a new one.
photo: YouTube/ProBox Channel
In fact, before immediately replacing it with a new one, you can clean the dispenser tap first, as YouTube user ProBox Channel did. Reported by BrilioFood on Thursday (11/21), he admitted to having the same problem caused by his water.
The tap that is opened tends not to be able to release water smoothly. After investigating, this is caused by the accumulation of scale. The reason is, the dispenser is usually used for iced tea containers.
"Here I'm going to try to deal with this little water," says YouTube Channel ProBox.
photo: YouTube/ProBox Channel
The first step, remove the tap from the dispenser. To do this, simply twist the tap until it comes off. Upon closer inspection, the tap is indeed very dirty. YouTube user ProBox Channel even admitted that this dirt came from tea water sediment that then crusted on the inside of the tap.
"And it's quite thick (the crust)," he said further.
photo: YouTube/ProBox Channel
Then to clean it, just prepare clean water. Then add 1/4 pack of citric acid to taste. Next, open all the tap components and put them in the citric acid water. Soak this tap for 2-3 minutes only.
Well, after soaking, scrub the faucet using an old toothbrush. Do this process evenly over all parts of the faucet that are crusty. If necessary, you can clean the inside of the faucet using a small bottle brush. After that, rinse the faucet using running water.
photo: YouTube/ProBox Channel
Next step, reinstall the tap on the dispenser, then fill the dispenser and open the tap. If it is smooth, then you can fill the dispenser with water completely. Then leave the tap open so that the water continues to flow in the tap. This will help rinse the tap that has been exposed to citric acid.
"Do this until it is filled twice or up to three times. Let the remaining lemon water completely drain out due to circulation, so that it is safe to use later. There will be no more lemon left," explained the YouTube ProBox Channel.