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A wide spray area, long hose, and sturdy mounting bracket are also non-negotiable.
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We found ourselves directing the water through both components most often over our six-month testing period.
However, we also loved switching to the jet spray on the handheld portion when rinsing out shampoo.
The rubber nozzles on this showerhead also stay clean, so you dont have to worry about hardwater buildup.
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We always look behind us when re-attaching the showerhead to its clip so we dont accidentally drop it.
We found the regular spray nozzle attachment to be plenty effective on its own.
This model has six spray options, including a pause feature, but we love the massage setting especially.
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This showerhead definitely felt like an upgrade to our otherwise constricted shower setup.
You may want to purchase aheavier shower curtain linerto help combat run-off.
We really enjoyed how lightweight this handheld model felt, too.
Its comfortable to hold and switch the spray options, thanks to the lighter material.
And just like all the other showerheads on our list, this model is a breeze to keep clean.
This took a few minutes and therefore felt a little oxymoronic to the showerheads intended use of saving water.
We also watch for leaks around the shower arm, showerhead base, and hose junction.
We note how often we needed to clean them and consider the ease of this process.
We really loved this showerhead because the handheld portion pops out from the center of the mounted head.
you’re able to enjoy the coverage of an overhead stream and target certain areas of your body.
It may be smaller, but it doesnt compromise on water pressure.
Plastic makes these handheld nozzles lightweight, which is a major bonus as you hold and maneuver them.
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One particular feature that weve really come to love over the years is the pause spray function.
This limits the water spray to a trickle and keeps your water warm.
We love to use it for shaving, lathering pets on bath day, and even rinsing hand-washed clothes.
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Weve also found that having more than eight spray configs can become excessive.
We most enjoyed massage patterns in addition to the standard full body spray.
In addition to the hose length, dont overlook the punch in of spray nozzles that a showerhead has.
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Our favorite cleaning hack?Remove buildup from your showerheadby placing the nozzle intoa Ziploc bagfilled with vinegar!
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In addition to handheld shower nozzles, Phelps has also writtenabout toiletsandbidet seats.
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