Here, in western Ohio, the water deposits so much lime we might be able to lime wash walls by simply misting them with well water on a hot day! As such, everyone here has a tactic for decalcifying their shower heads. I prefer to wrap the shower head in a used plastic bag filled with vinegar. Let it soak overnight. Then brush with an old toothbrush saturated in vinegar to remove any stubborn deposits. If any jets remain clogged, repeat with fresh vinegar.
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- Dirty/calcified shower head operating poorly
- Cleaning/decalcifying the shower head
- Newly cleaned/decalcified shower head operating properly
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Some clogged jets & surface accumulation
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Cleaning in place avoids replacing thread tape
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A well positioned rubber band maximizes fluid Contact
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Finish with just a little elbow grease
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No more clogged jets!
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Spray pattern is restored