Shower heads should be replaced every 6 months, but if you regularly clean and descale your existing shower head you will not need to replace it.
Over half of the UK is affected by Hard Water so inside your Showerhead there will be Lime scale. If your shower head is not as powerful as it used to be this is a common cause as the holes will be clogged up with Lime scale, Mineral deposits and organic matter build up over time and this also causes blockages and a slow flow of water. Showerheads also will contain Mould, Bacteria and other germs if not cleaned properly. Germs thrive in Hot, Humid, and damp environments.
How to Clean a Showerhead:
To clean a showerhead if your shower head comes off the wall or ceiling, cleaning it is going to be very easy. All you need is a bucket; some washing up liquid and white vinegar you can soak this overnight in a bucket or in the sink with a mixture of washing up liquid, warm water and white vinegar.
If you can dismantle and put the parts of the showerhead in the solution separately, you’ll get excellent results.
Give the showerhead or separate parts a good scrub the following day and rinse with clean water to reveal a sparkling, lime scale free showerhead.
If your shower head is really covered in lime scale, you should use a shop-bought lime scale remover to get rid of the lime scale.
If your showerhead doesn’t come off, don’t panic! You can still clean the showerhead while it’s on the wall.
You’ll need an old towel that you don’t use anymore and some white vinegar.
Drench an old towel in white vinegar and then wrap it around the showerhead
Leave it on there for 15 to 20 minutes and then use a toothpick or something pointy to unclog the holes.
You should never use bleach or other harsh chemical products on your shower head; Bleach will damage the head and cause peeling.
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