Tried this one myself, and it really does help scrape away some of the mystery gunk. Also, tossing in citrus peels afterward freshens things up nicely...

Totally agree on silicone lubricant—it's my go-to as well. WD-40's great in a pinch, but silicone just feels kinder to the pipes (and the planet). And...

Citric acid usually does the trick for me too, but yeah, sometimes you hit those nightmare faucets that seem to have their own stubborn personality. H...

Haha, been there! Thought I'd save myself some hassle by skipping the air gap once... inspector was not amused. Now I just embrace the extra step—keep...