DIY: How to Clean a Shower Head
Vinegar is a great home remedy to get your shower head clean without damaging the finish on your shower head. Use a wrench to loosen your shower head to remove. To avoid the shower head being damaged by the wrench, wrap a towel around the shower head first so it is not damaged by the wrench. Then place the shower head in a bowl of white vinegar. Make sure all the holes of the shower head are completely submersed. Soak in the vinegar for about 15-20 minutes. Stubborn deposits may take a little longer, but do not soak for more than 30 minutes at a time. After soaking, use an old toothbrush or other stiff brush to scrub the holes clean. Before re-attaching the shower head, wrap some plumber's tape around the threads for a tight seal and prevent leaks. Run some hot water through the shower head to get rid of any remaining vinegar.
If you can't remove your shower head for cleaning, fill a small plastic bag like a sandwich bag with white vinegar and secure tightly around the shower head. As mentioned above, soak for 15-20 minutes but no longer than 30 minutes at a time. Use a brush to clean the holes, and run hot water through the shower head to rinse.
If you have ever noticed an orange ring left around your shower drain when all the water has run out, you probably have rust in your water or in your pipes. Your shower head may have an orange tint to it. Lemon juice rubbed onto your shower head is an effective cleaner. Baking soda with a little water to form a paste works well also. Rub the mixture on with a sponge and rinse with water. Follow that up with scrubbing the holes of the shower head with a brush to make sure there is no baking soda in the holes. There are also commercial cleaners like CLR that will work if there is considerable build-up. Follow the instructions carefully so as not to harm the finish on your shower head.
So keep your shower head clean to maintain a better flow of water, which will result in a better shower for you.
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Post a CommentYes, vinegar (acetic acid) or lemon juice (ascorbic and citric acids). They dissolve metal oxides such as calcium and iron just fine! Now I take baths, so... However, the family prefer showers and so this must be kept in mind.