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A gloved specialist inspecting a Fontana touchless faucet

CARE BY FREQUENCIES

With proper care, their beauty and functionality
will remain unchanged over time.

CARE BY AREAS

Specific recommendations

CARE BY FINISH

Specific recommendations for our
finishes to maintain their elegance.

Cleaning a faucet body and handle

Wipe Faucet Bodies &
Handles

DailyFaucetspH-neutral cleaner
  • Spray a microfiber cloth (not the fixture) with pH-neutral cleaner.
  • Wipe body, spout, and handle/rim; fluff dry to avoid spotting.
  • For brass/colored PVD, avoid abrasives and bleach.
~2–3 min / station
Cleaning a touchless faucet sensor

Clean Sensor Lenses
(Touchless)

DailyElectronicsDistilled water or lens wipe
  • Use a soft lens cloth; lightly moisten with distilled water.
  • Wipe lens in one direction; dry with a fresh cloth.
  • Do not spray cleaner directly at sensors or seams.
~1 min / unit
Descaling a faucet aerator

Descale Aerators (Light)

WeeklyFaucets1:1 white-vinegar
  • Unscrew aerator; soak in warm 1:1 vinegar for 10–15 min.
  • Brush gently; rinse thoroughly; reinstall with gasket.
  • For PVD/brass, protect finish; rinse any splashes immediately.
~8–10 min / faucet (soak time)
Inspecting an automatic flush fixture

Auto-Flush Check & Porcelain
Wipe

WeeklyUrinalsNon-acidic porcelain cleaner
  • Trigger test flush; confirm duration/coverage.
  • Wipe porcelain with non-acidic cleaner; rinse & dry.
  • Inspect sensor alignment, battery indicator, and seals.
~3–5 min / unit
Smart shower control

Smart Shower Control Clean
& Test

Porcelain stone sink care

Porcelain/Stone Sink Deep
Clean

Battery and wiring inspection

Replace Batteries / Inspect
Wiring

Descaling showerheads

Descale Showerheads & Trim

Fixture inspection

Full Fixture Audit & Seal
Replacement

Mirror and splash zone care

Mirror & Splash Zone Care

Trap and cartridge maintenance

Trap & Cartridge Maintenance

Fixture and seal care

Fixture & Seal Care

Sensor faucet troubleshooting

Sensor Faucet Won’t Activate

Water flow troubleshooting

Weak Water Flow

Faucet finish inspection

Finish Spotting Or Tarnish

Urinal auto-flush troubleshooting

Urinal Auto-Flush Too
Frequent

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES

pH-neutral multi-surface cleaner
(spray bottle)

Soft nylon detailing brushes & old
toothbrush

Maintenance log (date, unit, work done,
technician initials)

Microfiber cloths (color-coded for fixtures,
glass, porcelain)

OEM batteries (for sensors), dielectric grease
(if specified)

White vinegar / citric acid descaler (finish-safe use)

DOCUMENTS

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answers to the most common
maintenance questions.

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