Temporary fixes for a leaking bathroom faucet are limited but useful: shut off the supply at the under-sink valves to stop the leak entirely, tighten the spout nut a quarter-turn if loose, or seat a temporary plumber’s putty seal around a base leak. These are stopgaps — get a professional repair within a few days.
Quick stopgaps
- Shut off the under-sink supply valves until repair
- Gently tighten any obviously loose spout nut
- Place a towel and bucket to catch drips overnight
- For base leaks, plumber’s tape or putty is a short-term measure
- Don’t crank handles harder — it accelerates cartridge failure
Schedule a same-day repair via our bathroom faucet service.
