How to Clean A Shower Head

Are you losing water pressure due to the white buildup deposits on your shower head? Don't despair, it's an easy fix. Read on and I'll tell you how.

Things You'll Need

• Shower head
• White vinegar
• Maybe a wide rubber band and pair of vice grips

Instructions

1. Remove your dirty shower head. You know that it is in need of a good cleaning when you can see white deposits on your shower head. Those with hard water will have more of a problem with this than others.

2. Take cover off shower head if possible. This step is not a total necessity but will make the soaking and rinsing you will be doing much easier.

3. Place shower head into small dish of white vinegar. It may help to pour the vinegar after you place your shower head into the bowl

4. Let soak for about 15 - 20 minutes.

5. Scrub shower head with old toothbrush or similar brush.

6. Let soak longer if necessary. Once clean, replace shower head and enjoy.

Tips & Warnings

• If you can't remove shower head, place wide rubber band around it and remove with vice grips. The rubber band will help prevent damage to your shower head.

• If you'd rather not remove the shower head, you can fasten a plastic baggie with vinegar in it to the shower head using the above mentioned rubber band.