UK households can remove stubborn limescale from their shower head with one kitchen item that costs as little as 35p.
Limescale can easily build up on your shower head as it comes into contact with hard water frequently, but if it isn’t removed it can result in some unwelcome problems.
The hard chalky substance can lead to blockages which affect your water flow and as the holes on your shower head become more clogged, you’ll be left with a weaker and uneven stream of water, and lower shower pressure.
How quickly limescale forms on your shower head can depend on how hard the water is in your area and how often you clean it.
Hard water contains a high proportion of magnesium and calcium and when water evaporates, mineral deposits are left over which form limescale.
As your shower head is constantly exposed to water, limescale can be hard to avoid but thankfully it can easily be removed with one cheap kitchen item.
Shower experts say you don’t need to splash out on expensive chemical descaling products to banish the chalky substance as white vinegar will work just as well – and you’ll pay a fraction of the price.
A bottle of white vinegar costs just 35p at Aldi, whereas some branded descalers can set you back between £10 and £15 per treatment.
White vinegar contains acetic acid which breaks down limescale naturally without the need for harsh chemicals and it has the added benefit of rinsing out cleanly, unlike chemical solutions that can leave behind artificial residues. Plus, vinegar is non-toxic and biodegradable.
UK shower firm Mira Showers says: “Before you buy expensive descaling products, try white vinegar. Vinegar is the number one natural cleaning product, making it an effective and affordable shower head cleaner. However, malt vinegar isn’t particularly effective and brown vinegar may stain, so white distilled vinegar is best.”
To clean your shower head, experts say you should remove the head from the hose and place it in a bucket or plastic container, and cover it with white vinegar. Leave this to soak for at least 30 minutes and then remove it and rinse it with water.
If you can’t remove your shower head from the hose, then you can instead half-fill a plastic bag with white vinegar and place this over the head until it’s fully submerged, using string or an elastic band to hold it in place.
Remove any remaining limescale by scrubbing the shower head with an old toothbrush and then rinse it again with water, before polishing with a soft cloth and reattaching the hose. Finally, turn on your shower to flush out any leftover limescale.
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