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How To Clean And Descale Your Shower Head

How To Clean And Descale Your Shower Head

It’s important to keep your shower head clean. Your shower head is probably clogged with debris and mineral deposits if you notice that the water that flows through the shower head is less powerful than it used to be or that the water is no longer flowing out straight. Prepare to give your shower head a sparkling clean after making sure the issue isn’t related to low water pressure.  Read on to learn how to clean limescale from a showerhead with some common household items.

What You’ll Need:

  • White vinegar
  • Plastic bag or sandwich bag
  • String or elastic bands
  • Sponge and scourers or an old toothbrush

Limescale Shower Head Descaling

Steps you should do to descale a shower head:

#1. Get Rid of Limescale Or Loose Dirt

Taking out any dirt or limescale deposits that aren’t stubborn enough is the first step in cleaning your shower head. You may need to use a scourer or toothbrush to give it a good scrub before descaling.

#2. Put Some White Vinegar in a Bag

Take a plastic bag—sandwich bags work particularly well—and put white vinegar inside of it.

#3. Put a plastic bag around the shower head

Submerge the shower head in the plastic bag with vinegar until it is fully immersed, and then fasten it with string or an elastic band. If you want the bag to stay on when you let go, make sure the tie is tight enough.

#4. Let the shower head soak

For at least an hour, let the shower head soak in the white vinegar.  For a real deep clean leave it overnight while you sleep.

#5. Remove the bag out and run the shower

To clear up any deposits that may have built up around the nozzles, remove the shower head from the bag and run the hot water. Check if the water runs smoothly.

#6. Wipe Off Extra Dirt

Any more dirt or limescale that the vinegar hasn’t been able to dissolve should be scrubbed off using a toothbrush or scouring cloth. Focus around the holes that the water flows from. You can then rinse the showerhead under a different tap to get rid of any remaining mineral build-up and vinegar odour.

With your sponge, you may also wipe the other side of the shower head; the vinegar should leave it shining brightly.

Cleaning Fixed Shower Heads

You can still clean your fixed shower head using the above procedure, although it might be a little difficult.

Place a plastic bag filled with white vinegar over the top of the fixed showerhead, making sure to completely immerse the showerhead. Secure the bag to the pipe leading to the shower head using string or rubber bands. When cleaning a fixed shower head, tying the bag with a tight knot is even more important. Leave to soak for at least an hour, take the bag off and give the head a warm water rinse. If the fixture is still dirty, clean it using an old toothbrush or scourer.

Maintaining a clean showerhead is vital for both aesthetic reasons and for the continued smooth operation of your shower. Keeping on top of general bathroom cleaning and ensuring you descale and clean your shower utilising all-natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda will maintain your shower head spotless and ensure its longevity.

Cleaning a Shower Head Without Vinegar

Even though vinegar is a well-liked cleaning remedy for shower heads, there are different approaches you can take. Cleaning your shower head using basic baking soda, oven cleaner, specialised solutions, or even cola can be successful.

Use Baking Soda

Similar to using vinegar, cleaning your shower head with baking soda is a non-chemical approach. Create a paste out of your baking soda and water by combining the two. Spread the paste across the shower head while wearing gloves, and then leave the shower head to soak it in for 15 minutes. Avoid leaving the baking soda on the shower head for an extended period of time since it might be difficult to remove. Your shower head should be spotless after wiping it off with a cloth once it has had time to soak in.

Use Oven Cleaner

Oven cleaner can be used to descale your shower head even if it was obviously intended for another usage. It’s essential to use oven cleansers sparingly and use gloves because they are made to cut through extremely tough dirt that has been burned within your oven. Simply evenly spray the oven cleaner over the head, then after 20 minutes of soaking rinse the shower head with warm water.

Use Cola

Most cola drinks contain citric acid, tartaric acid, and phosphoric acid, all of which are present in cleaning supplies for bathrooms. Cola beverages can be highly excellent at clearing the build-up of limescale and minerals from your shower head, though they might not be as good at making a shine. As with the vinegar method above, we advise using a plastic bag tied over the shower head and letting it soak for an hour before rinsing. Any brand of cola should be fine.

It could be that the time has come where you need to remove your shower head if you’ve tried all of the aforementioned techniques and it still needs cleaning.

For answers to frequently asked questions or to see what options you may have for the optimal shower experience, check out the amazing selection of Showers Rooms My Beautiful Bathroom has to offer.