How to Make Showerhead Cleaner

It takes a while, but vinegar can clean your showerhead of residue.

Showerheads require regular cleaning just like the rest of your shower area. Limescale, mildew and other residue build up quickly on the showerhead when it's not cared for, leaving you with an unclean shower space and blocked jets--not a pleasant shower experience. Instead of purchasing commercial shower cleaners filled with chemicals, make your own shower cleaner and use it regularly.

Things You'll Need

• Wrench, screwdriver or similar tool
• Large pot
• White vinegar
• Water
• Cleaning rag
• Old toothbrush

Instructions

1. Twist off the showerhead by using a wrench to turn it counterclockwise to remove. Disassemble the head with a screwdriver or wrench, as needed.

2. Fill a pot with enough white vinegar to submerge the showerhead.

3. Put the pot on a stove burner and heat up the vinegar until it's slightly warm, but not too hot that you cannot touch it.

4. Place the showerhead into the vinegar, turn off the stove burner and let it soak for one to two hours.

5. Remove the showerhead and scrub it gently with an old toothbrush. Rinse the head and allow it to air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• On a regular basis wipe down the showerhead with a cleaning rag moistened with white vinegar followed by clean water. This keeps the head clean for the most part and prevents dirt and calcium from accumulating and blocking the jets.

References

• Housekeeping Central: How to Clean the Shower Head