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retiredguy123 02-20-2021 01:50 PM
Quick Shower Head Fix
 
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.

Kenswing 02-20-2021 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1905395)
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.
I just pull ours off and soak it in vinegar for a couple of hours.

Fredman 02-20-2021 01:53 PM
White vinegar

JohnN 02-20-2021 03:30 PM
Vinegar is good. I had some CLR and put some in a big cup - and put the showerhead in that, soaked it overnight and the showerhead was like new.

Papa_lecki 02-20-2021 03:43 PM
CLR - get it at a hardware store (i bet grocery stores have it)

villagetinker 02-20-2021 03:51 PM
A paper clip that has been straightened out works well for these as well as the typical sink spray head.

2newyorkers 02-20-2021 04:28 PM
Unscrew it and soak in vinegar for about 6 hours. Simple.

Garywt 02-20-2021 05:23 PM
That’s can happen anywhere. I use bleach or tilex to clean ours.

Topspinmo 02-20-2021 10:22 PM
CLR, find bowl/cup size of the head. Soak it, done.

Rosebud2020 02-21-2021 12:34 AM
You don't even have to remove the showerhead.
Put vinegar in a plastic bag and tie the bag onto the showerhead with a twistie, rubber band or string.
Leave it for a few hours and viola!
Problem solved!

Eg_cruz 02-21-2021 06:02 AM
If you are like and don’t want to unscrew it (can be a pain) put vinegar or CRL in a baggie and tie it around the shower head and soak for hours or over night.

thevillages2013 02-21-2021 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Rosebud2020 (Post 1905545)
You don't even have to remove the showerhead.
Put vinegar in a plastic bag and tie the bag onto the showerhead with a twistie, rubber band or string.
Leave it for a few hours and viola!
Problem solved!
Anyone using this method should be aware that the straight vinegar will bleach out fiberglass showers or tubs if spilled on them

J1ceasar 02-21-2021 06:37 AM
Toothpick...

La lamy 02-21-2021 06:56 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosebud2020 (Post 1905545)
You don't even have to remove the showerhead.
Put vinegar in a plastic bag and tie the bag onto the showerhead with a twistie, rubber band or string.
Leave it for a few hours and viola!
Problem solved!
:bigbow:

dewilson58 02-21-2021 07:23 AM
[QUOTE=retiredguy123;1905395]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.[/QUOTE]
Next time, video it.


You may have pushed the crap back into the head............the issue might come back quickly. May need to use a dissolve it next time.


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