Cleaning a Regular Shower Head – How to Clean?

Many regular shower heads will have a variety of spray patterns. Normally, overtime your shower head may develop a few spray patterns of its own. If this is the case then it might be time to clean your shower head. Most of the time, the problem is mineral deposits that build up inside the head. This can cause the nozzles to squirt water in all directions or clog up completely, leaving you with poor water pressure or low flow.

There are many ways to clean shower head, you can remove it from the shower or just clean it while in place. If any parts of your shower head can be disassembled you should do this before cleaning it, it will make things easier.

Simply Rub the Shower Head Nozzles

If you have a shower head with flexible rubber nozzles the solution is quite simple: you can get rid of the mineral deposits by simply rubbing each nozzle with your finger. This should easily remove the build up inside the nozzles. As an alternative, you can also use a toothbrush to gently brush the nozzles.

Soak the Shower Head in Vinegar

Vinegar is a simple yet effective solution for cleaning mineral deposits inside the nozzles. You can leave the shower head in place, just pour the vinegar in a plastic bag and put the shower head inside, so it is completely soaked in vinegar. You can also take the shower head down and put it in a bowl with vinegar. Be careful when you remove it if you use a wrench you should use a cloth or similar protection so you don’t leave marks on the other metal parts. Leave it in for one or two hours and check the result, it should be as good as new.

Clean the Filter Screen

After some time the filter screen that is inside your shower circuit might get covered in built up, so it needs cleaning. In most cases, the filter is where the pipe connects with the shower head. All you have to do is unscrew the shower head and remove the filter screen (you can use some pliers if it doesn’t come out easily). Just run water on it and use a toothbrush if necessary for thorough cleaning.