Read on to learn why your shower head may be clogged and how you might clear it.
Scrub the Shower Head
Scrub the shower head as well as possible with a bristled brush.
An old toothbrush works well for this.
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Mix Your Cleaning Solution
Combine 1 partbaking sodato 3 partsdistilled white vinegarin a plastic bag.
This will be your cleaning solution.
Allow it to soak for 30 minutes to one hour.
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Rinse Shower Head and Flush
Rinse thoroughly with fresh water.
Do this by turning the top section of the shower head counter-clockwise.
Do not turn the head itself, as the head is designed to rotate.
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Disassemble the Shower Head
Lay the towel out on a table and disassemble the shower head.
Use the needle-nose pliers to grab the side of the flow restrictor and pull it out.
Clean the Shower Head Parts
Put on the latex or nitrile gloves.
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Pour enough of the calcium, lime, andrust removerin the plastic container to immerse the entire shower head.
Add an equal amount of warm water.
Place the shower head and all of the removed parts into this solution.
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Rinse and Brush-Clean
Pour out the solution and rinse the parts thoroughly in cool, fresh water.
Gently knock out the shower head upside-down onto the towel.
Hard particles of scale or other debris may fall out.
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Reassemble the Shower Head
Rinse again, reassemble the shower head, and replace it.
The towel can be washed and reused for household projects.
Regular cleanings of the shower head will also help to keep sediment from building up over time.
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