🚿 Plumbing
Clean a Clogged Shower Head
⏱️20 min + overnight soak💰$0–5🟢Beginner⭐4.9 (612 reviews)
Restore water pressure in 20 minutes with a supply you already own. No plumber, no new fixture.
Unscrew the shower head
Turn counter-clockwise by hand. If stuck, wrap a rag around it and use pliers gently.
Soak in vinegar
Submerge the shower head in a bowl of white vinegar. Leave overnight for heavy calcium buildup.
Scrub and rinse
Scrub the face and nozzles with an old toothbrush. Flush with hot water until it runs clear.
Wrap threads and reinstall
Wrap the shower arm threads with plumber's tape (2–3 wraps, clockwise). Hand-tighten only.
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