Have to turn sink faucet handles forever before water

[Terrypnt2001]

comes on, I thought there was a simple fix to this as taking the handles off and repositioning them while in the off position and I tried that but of course it did not work.
It is not a major problem it just drives me nuts that I have to turn two times both hot and cold before the water actually comes out of the spout!!!!
any solutions?

 

[Shacko]

It would help if we knew what brand valve you have.

 

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[hj]

YOu have bad washers in the faucet, and are probably getting very close to the point where damage may occur inside the faucet if they are not repaired.