The paint has been rubbed off on my mixer tap, what should I do?
Our mixer taps are designed to withstand wear and tear from water and everyday use, but we recommend that when cleaning your tap avoid sharp or abrasive materials. If the surface starts to peel, please contact IKEA Customer Service.
Your mixer tap is designed to withstand daily wear and tear, but not impacts or cleaning with sharp or abrasive materials. If the surface finish on the mixer tap starts to flake or peel, please contact IKEA Customer Service so that we can take a closer look at what may be causing this. For faster handling, please have your receipt or order number, as well as photos of the mixer tap, ready.
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