How to Clean a Rain Shower Head
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Julian Gill
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Updated on
September 28, 2023
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How to Clean a Rain Shower Head (Easy and Best Method)

After deep cleaning the shower head
After deep cleaning of the shower head

If you’re taking a shower, and suddenly notice that the water flow is uneven, or pressure is weak, don’t be too quick to implicate the rain shower head itself. Chances are its holes have become plugged and it’s in need of a good cleaning.

Some things to consider before you begin. First, always take great care to not damage your shower head’s finish. Always use a soft brush, and never use bleach to clean your shower head. Finally, go and grab the specs that came with your shower head.

The instructions below are generalized, but your particular shower head may have different features and pieces.

Cleaning A Rain Shower Head

By keeping your shower head clean, you’re not only guaranteeing yourself a decent water flow but also keeping dangerous bacteria in check. Filthy shower heads are breeding grounds for deadly bacteria which cause lung diseases and other health issues.

Let’s go through the two methods I describe below to clean your rain shower head from mineral build-up.

Cleaning A Rain Shower Head (Easy Method)
Our first method involves the removal of mineral deposits without removing the shower head. It’s an easy and effective method to clean your rain shower head containing fewer limescale build-ups. So if you have lots of limescale builds-up on the shower head then check the second method.
What you’ll need
  • White vinegar
  • Rubber band
  • Plastic bag
Working Process
  • To accomplish this, fill the plastic bag with vinegar, and secure it to the shower head using a rubber band.
  • Once on, adjust the bag until the shower head is immersed in the vinegar.
  • Next, wait for one hour, rinse and dry.

That’s it! Your shower head will be glittering like a new one.

Cleaning A Rain Shower Head (best Method)
The second method involves the removal of the shower head to give it a deep cleaning. If you have lots of mineral build-ups on your shower head then follow this method.
What you’ll need
  • Wrench
  • Vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Plastic bag
  • Toothbrush (Old)
  • Toothpick
  • Limescale Remover
Remove the Showerhead

Take a wrench, and carefully, disconnect the showerhead. It’s a good idea to use a towel in order to protect the finish from being scratched.

Rinse the Showerhead

Take your shower head and hold it under the faucet. You want to loosen as much filth, minerals, and bacteria from the shower head as possible before you begin to clean. Next, take a soft toothbrush soaked in vinegar, and gently scrub the shower head to complete the cleaning.

Soak Overnight

Take a close look at your shower head, and if you notice any debris residing in the holes, take a wooden toothpick and gently work to dislodge them. Once your shower head is cleaned to your satisfaction, take the shower head, and place it in a plastic bag filled with a tablespoon of baking soda into the bag of vinegar. Let sit overnight, then rinse, and reconnect your shower head.

If you don’t want to use vinegar and baking soda then it’s better to go with a limescale remover.

First, take out the rubber washer from the shower head using a scissor or a screwdriver. Then get some hot water in the sink. Use a good standard limescale remover and give them all a good spray and fill up the shower head.

Next, keep the shower head in the sink full of water. Make sure the top of the shower head goes down under the water level of the sink.
Then you would leave that soak in there for 24 hours.

Finally, after 24 hours of soaking, pull out the drain of the sink and you will have a shiny shower head.

But you need to use the best limescale remover for this method.

You can check the most sold limescale and rust remover as follows:

CLR Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover, Blasts Calcium, Dissolves Lime, Zaps Rust Stains, 28 Ounce Bottle (Packaging May Vary)
CLR Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover
CLR PRO Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover - Quickly Removes Calcium and Lime Deposits, Stubborn Rust Stains, and Household Hard Water Deposits, Soap Scum, and Dirt - 1 Gallon Bottle
CLR PRO Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover

(Click on the images for details about price and others.)

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Julian Gill
Julian Gill is a mechanical engineer and working in the plumbing sector for the last seven years. To be a professional, Gill had completed the CPD (Certified in Plumbing Design) program successfully. Besides this, he also works in home improvement and remodeling.
Julian Gill
Hi! I’m Julian Gill.
My mission is to help people in purchasing decisions about home, kitchen and garden accessories.
Oh! And I’m also a plumber. I usually repair what husbands fixed.
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