[richs631]

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’m not part of the builders cult by the plumbing fixtures that they use are far superior than any other builder I ever used and I had 3 houses built by different builders

[Catalina36]

Remove the shower head (very simple task) and soak it in a small bucket or large bowl of white vinegar for several hours, and shake it around as it is soaking. You will be very surprised with the results. The shower head will be like new.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by wiltma

What can you put down it?

The more STUFF we buy, the more we need the repair guy. Washing machine? If, you buy one of the wiz bang ones that sort of washes your clothes but plays music and makes breakfast-buy the service contract.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

Toothpick...

Re: using a toothpick
I would find something better than that. If, it breaks off, you will have at best a problem getting it out.

[merrymini]

Do not know how the garbage disposal stuff got put on this post but never use it and had it removed. It is very polluting to our water. Compost your coffee grinds and raw vegetables. Easy to get information on how to do it. If there are so many things you cannot put into a disposal, why use it at all? My vote is for vinegar for the shower head cheap and no long lasting chemicals. Good advice.

[loufromnewjersey]

Safety pin

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

I just pull ours off and soak it in vinegar for a couple of hours.

Yes soak in vinegar that will work or CLR. Vinegar is cheaper!

[Decadeofdave]

CLR or vinegar to clean
Also: first thing I do when I buy a new shower head is to remove the restrictor to get full power

[daveac83]

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.

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.

[Marjorie Hardman]

Just bought CLR at Publix.

[PugMom]

once a week i use Lime-Away; spray it into the shower head, let sit a few seconds, then scrub with a hard bristle brush. thx for sharing other ideas!!

[barblopps]

Soak in white vinegar and when debris is loosened, scrub with an old toothbrush.

[Lenore1752]

A quick and tried and true method.. unscrew it and let it sit in vinegar, or if you can’t unscrew, put vinegar in a ziplock back, put it on the shower head and zip it as much as you can as long as those holes are covered.

[dadoiron]

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.

You can also soak it in CLR and it will last longer.

[RocketRon]

tie a bag with a rubberband and filled with vinegar around the shower head...wait about an hour - problem solved!!!