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Old 02-21-2021, 10:16 AM
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Default Shower head

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I know some will tell me to buy a water softener or new shower head. I don't want either. I actually like the cheap shower head installed by the builder. But, the other day, I stood in the shower for about 2 minutes with a sewing needle and a flashlight. I stuck the needle into each shower head hole and wiggled it. It is amazing how much better the shower head works now.
If you have the head with little rubber nozzles, you can massage them while the shower is spraying and much of the calcium deposits will flush out. Vinegar soaking also works well.