How to Clean Mold Off of a Shower Head

Moisture collecting on shower heads may lead to mildew.

A shower head's exposure to moisture leaves it vulnerable to mold and mildew, which often appears as black, green or grey specks. Mold or mildew will usually be more heavily concentrated in creases and seams, such as around a pivoting joint and where the shower head connects with the shower wall. Shower heads are typically metal or hard plastic; the cleaning method for removing mold is the same for either material.

Things You'll Need

• Safety goggles
• Rubber gloves
• Bleach
• Spray bottle
• Toothbrush
• Sponge

Instructions

1. Put on your safety goggles and rubber gloves. Mix laundry bleach and water in a spray bottle at a 50/50 ratio.

2. Shake the spray bottle to blend the solution. Spray the moldy shower head with the bleach and water.

3. Scrub moldy crevices of the shower head with a toothbrush. Re-spray these areas with the bleach solution when you are finished scrubbing.

4. Wet a sponge in hot water and wipe off the faucet. If any mold remains, spray the shower head again and wait a few minutes before wiping it.

5. Rinse out the sponge in hot water and wipe this over the shower head to remove excess bleach solution.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not mix the bleach and water solution with any other cleaners, especially any that may contain ammonia -- mixing bleach and ammonia creates a toxic reaction.

References

• Mrs. Clean USA: Remove Bathroom Mold And Mildew