How to Clean a Clogged Showerhead

A showerhead can become clogged with mineral deposits.

When the water pressure in your shower head doesn't seem to be as powerful as it once was it may be that the holes are clogged with mineral deposits. There is a simple way to dissolve the deposits and have your shower head sparkling and spraying as good as new!

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bag
• Rubber band
• White vinegar

Instructions

1. Examine the shower head to see if the holes are clogged. Using a toothpick get as much of the clog out as possible. To further clean out the holes, soak the shower head in vinegar.

2. Unscrew the shower head from the wall and submerge it in a deep bowl or bucket of vinegar.

3. Fill a heavy duty plastic bag with white vinegar if the head is difficult to unscrew. Use enough vinegar so the head is submerged. Fasten the bag on with a rubber band or large twist tie so it will be secure for several hours.

4. Keep the bag on the shower head all day or overnight. The vinegar dissolves the mineral deposits, thus opening the holes allowing for more water to pass through them.

5. Remove the bag and run the shower until the water comes out full force.

Tips & Warnings

• This treatment is effective on metal fixtures. Painted older fixtures may peel.

References

• Keene State College: Green Cleaning