Showerheads that are dirty or blocked can cause a bad shower. You don't have to replace your showerhead. Instead, you can clean it in a matter of minutes using these two cleaning methods.
DIY Shower Head Cleaning #1
You may have noticed that water sprays all over your walls, ceilings and body when you turn on the bathroom's shower. Mineral buildup is partly responsible for the shower head's excessive spraying. You can take strong, rejuvenating showers again once you have removed this buildup.
1. It is much easier than you might think to remove your showerhead. Turn off your shower's water supply at the source and then use a wrench or pliers to loosen the bolt connecting the shower head to its arm. To avoid scratching, be gentle with your wrench. Also, close the tub's drain if you accidentally drop the bolt or nut.
2. Give your showerhead an excellent cleaning. To loosen mineral deposits, flip the showerhead upside down and run it under the faucet. Use an old toothbrush to scrub the showerhead with distilled white vinegar. Wash the toothbrush in the vinegar, and then inspect the showerhead to ensure that you have removed all buildup. Each hole may need to be scraped with a toothpick.
3. For thorough cleaning, disassemble the showerhead. Next, soak the showerhead in distilled vinegar for at most 20 minutes. Rinse each piece and reassemble the showerhead.
DIY Shower Head Cleaning #2
Do you want to get rid of mineral buildup in your shower head without having to disassemble it? The tool-free method may be a good option. This is suitable for chrome and protected metal showerheads with light to moderate mineral buildup.
1. Wrap a rubber band around your shower arm. It may be necessary to twist the rubber band around a few times.
2. Half of a freezer bag should be filled with distilled white vinegar. Place the freezer bag on top of your showerhead and make sure the vinegar is in contact with it.
3. Soak for at least one hour. Take the bag out and rinse in the water for a few seconds. To remove any mineral deposits that may remain, use a clean cloth.
You should be aware that distilled vinegar is not a harsh cleaning agent and is natural. Avoid getting vinegar in your eyes. Use rubber gloves to protect your skin. It will sting if you get vinegar in your eyes. It can be flushed with large quantities of cold water until it stops stinging.
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