Hard water, which contains a lot of calcium and magnesium, causes the shower head to become clogged.
Impurities accumulate on plastic and metal, forming deposits around the diffuser holes, preventing the liquid from getting out.
How to Know When Your Shower Head Needs Cleaning
In normal conditions, water passes quickly through the shower head holes.
If you notice that the pressure has weakened, the streams have begun to dissipate, and whistling sounds are coming from the shower head, this indicates that it is clogged.
How to clean a shower head
You can remove deposits using vinegar.
You need to remove the shower head from the hose or pipe using a wrench to avoid damage caused by pliers.
Rinse the attachment under running water, then clean it with an old toothbrush dipped in vinegar (don't forget to wear gloves).
Use a toothpick or pin to remove any remaining dirt from the holes.
To remove any remaining deposits, soak the shower head in a container of vinegar overnight. Then rinse the device and reinstall it on the hose or pipe.
