[retiredguy123]

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]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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]

White vinegar

[JohnN]

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]

CLR - get it at a hardware store (i bet grocery stores have it)

[villagetinker]

A paper clip that has been straightened out works well for these as well as the typical sink spray head.

[2newyorkers]

Unscrew it and soak in vinegar for about 6 hours. Simple.

[Garywt]

That’s can happen anywhere. I use bleach or tilex to clean ours.

[Topspinmo]

CLR, find bowl/cup size of the head. Soak it, done.

[Rosebud2020]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Rosebud2020

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]

Toothpick...

[La lamy]

Originally Posted by Rosebud2020

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!

[dewilson58]

[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.