How To Decalcify Shower Head

This video is about descaling a shower head safely and cleanly i use white vinegar as the brown vinegar can leave a stain on some plastics.

How to decalcify shower head. To keep the water flowing forcefully from your shower head you should clean it from time to time. You just remove the shower head from its place on the shower wall. Wipe off the shower head with a cleaning rag.

If the shower head is still dirty try scrubbing gently with an old toothbrush or cleaning the jets with a paperclip. Reattach the showerhead to the shower arm using a wrench. Let it sit overnight.

Let the shower head soak in the vinegar for a few hours. The shower head was clogged up with mineral deposits and after an overnight soak it s almost like new. You dip the shower head into the bowl.

Carefully untie the shower head tip the bag over and empty out the vinegar. No more awkward water sprays now. Step 5 remove the baggie.

If the shower head is made from brass remove the bag after 30 minutes. Yes you can use this on your shower drain just make sure to remove the cover first. Remove the shower head with a wrench after covering the shower head with a cloth so as not to scratch it.

First wrap new plumbing tape 1 the home depot around the threads of the shower arm to ensure a good seal. Then you pour some coca cola into a bowl. Rub the shower head to see if any dirt and grime are coming off or out of it.