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Cleaning a shower head

LAST UPDATED: 7th January 2023 by The Editorial Team

Cleaning a shower head

Summary: Step by step guide showing how to clean a shower head and remove and clean a rainfall shower head.

Contents

  • How to clean a shower head
    • Tools needed
    • Materials needed
  • How to clean a shower head video
  • How to clean a rainfall shower head video

    How to clean a shower head

    After months or years of everyday use, your shower may not perform as well as it should. This may be due to a build up of dirt and mineral deposits within the shower head. In order to remove the dirt, you will need to take the shower head apart and clean it in the correct manner.


    • Begin by carefully removing the head. If you require pliers to do this, be sure not to scratch the chrome. This can be avoided by wrapping the chrome parts in a towel. See how to remove a shower head.
    • Once the shower head has been removed, you will need to have a container large enough to place the shower parts that need cleaning. Add vinegar to the container and leave to soak for 10-12 hours.
    • Gold or brass shower heads should not be treated in the same way as ordinary types. This is because they have been coated to protect them from oxidation; also any use of abrasive cleaning products may damage the finish. To clean them, spray with vinegar and let the shower head soak for 15 minutes. If still not completely cleaned, repeat the process. Do not soak the fixture for more than 30 minutes at a time.
    • After this time, use a wire or a toothbrush to clear any holes that may still be blocked, and rinse thoroughly with hot water.
    • If you do not feel comfortable taking the shower fixtures apart, you can soak the head by attaching a vinegar filled bag to it and letting it soak overnight.
    • Vinegar is given as the option for cleaning the shower head fixtures as it is cheap and gets the job done. Commercial cleaning products are readily available, but will cost more. Although any vinegar will get the job done; white vinegar is known to be more effective.
    • During cleaning the shower head, inspect the fixture to see if there is any wear and tear. It may be that you need to replace part of your shower as it has become worn with time.

    Tools needed

    • Pliers
    • Wire or toothbrush

    Materials needed

    • Vinegar or specialist cleaning product

    How to clean a shower head video


    How to clean a rainfall shower head video


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    The Editorial Team

    The Editorial Team at lets-do-diy.com are a team of experts led by Mark Wilson. We have been creating DIY projects, articles, costs guides and product reviews since 2008. For more info see our about page.

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