#18: Attacking Faucet Spots With Abrasive Cleaner
Chrome once dominated bathrooms so completely that scrubbing a faucet until it gleamed felt like a harmless goal. Walk through a current plumbing showroom, and the choices now include matte black, brushed gold, oil-rubbed bronze, champagne tones, spot-resistant coatings, and finishes built from several carefully engineered layers. Heavy-duty scouring pads, tarnish removers, acidic bathroom chemicals, bleach, and abrasive powders can damage those finishes, sometimes permanently.
