Chumasande MatiwaneIf you haven’t cleaned your shower head in a while, it’s time to start doing so. Vinegar. Mineral deposits can build up inside your shower head and cause all sorts of trouble, like low water pressure or water shooting in all different directions. Regularly cleaning your shower head is essential for enhancing your bathing experience and eliminating bacteria that can accumulate on it. This routine maintenance is necessary to ensure safety.
How often should you clean your shower head?
Your shower head should be deep-cleaned once every other month. To reduce buildup, make wiping down your shower head part of your weekly bathroom cleaning routine. Before you start cleaning your shower head, there are a few important things to check. First, inspect for blockages and assess their severity. If the blockage is significant, it may be best to remove the shower head and soak it in a cleaning solution rather than attempting to clean it while it’s still attached. This will help reduce the frequency of deep cleaning and make it easier to remove buildup when you do clean it.
Check what material your shower head is made of: stainless steel, chrome, or other coated materials. You need to check so that you know what products to use so you don’t damage your shower head. It is best to start cleaning your shower head before buying a completely new one. Important note before you clean: to avoid using bleach when cleaning your shower head, as it can damage its finish. It is also unsafe to mix bleach and vinegar as they can create a harmful chlorine gas. Using vinegar and bicarbonate soda is the best option.
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How to clean your shower head with vinegar?
Vinegar is the commonly preferred method for cleaning the shower head because its acidity naturally dissolves built-up without the use of harsh chemicals. However, vinegar can damage some shower head finishes if left on too long. These are the few steps to follow to make sure you do it the right way:
Step 1: Fill a bag with vinegar
You need to fill a plastic bag partway with distilled white vinegar. Just be careful not to overfill the bag, as it could overflow when you submerge it in the shower head.
Step 2: Put the bag over the shower head
Place the bag over the shower head until the entire fixture is immersed in the vinegar. Fasten with a rubber band around the neck of the shower head.
Step 3: Soak for a few hours
Let the shower head soak for several hours. If they are too dirty, you can soak them up overnight.
Step 4: Remove the bag
Untie the bag and remove it from the shower head. Pour the vinegar down the shower drain. Then run hot water through the shower head for a minute to flush out any mineral deposits stuck inside the fixture.
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