The last thing you want to worry about when you’re frantically getting ready to go to work is your bathroom sink. You just want to wash your face and hands and not have to give it a second thought.

Take a look at the bottom of the faucet on most modern kitchen and bathroom sinks, and you’ll probably see a small, round screen called an aerator. This thin piece of metal helps to control the water ...

When water no longer flows properly from the faucet, it's often due to the aerator. Photo: Getty Images Is the water from the tap not flowing evenly anymore? It might be due to the aerator. This ...