What to Do if the Shower Is Clogged?

Showers that have been used for a long time will occasionally be clogged by scale in the nozzle, causing hot water to not flow out smoothly. This has a great impact on our quality of life. We need to master some appropriate descaling tips to solve the problem quickly and conveniently.

Descaling secret 1: direct and rough method

Due to water quality problems, after the shower is used for a long time, the nozzle is often clogged by scale deposition. At this time, the most direct and effective solution is to directly remove the shower head for cleaning. Removing the filter that filters impurities for cleaning can quickly restore the smooth spraying of the shower. Generally, plastic shower heads usually adopt a rotating movable design, which can be easily unscrewed with just a slight turn. Then, remove the parts that absorb scale, such as the filter, and clean them carefully. After cleaning, put these parts back one by one to restore the smooth spraying of the shower. If it is a metal shower head, the disassembly may be more complicated and require the help of tools or special opening equipment. The most troublesome thing is that some one-piece showers cannot be disassembled. For this type of shower, you have to consider other ways to clean it.

Descaling secret 2: Chemical descaling method

Using all-purpose white vinegar for soaking and scrubbing can effectively remove scale. The formation of scale comes from calcium ions and magnesium ions dissolved in water, which react to form water-insoluble calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide, and then clog the shower head. The acetic acid in white vinegar has a strong chemical effect, which can convert these water-insoluble substances into water-soluble substances to remove scale. It is recommended to mix white vinegar and clean water in a 1:1 ratio, and then soak the shower head in it for about 2 hours. After taking it out, gently brush the shower head with a toothbrush, and finally rinse it clean. If there is hard water sediment on the shower head, you can try to use lemon slices for in-depth cleaning, which is relatively gentle and not easy to damage the shower.

Descaling secret 3: Automatic descaling method

In order to deal with the problem of water outlet blockage caused by poor water quality, showers with self-cleaning functions have now appeared on the market. Not only have they been optimized and designed on various parts to reduce the possibility of blockage, but they are also specially equipped with a "one-button descaling" function, which allows the shower to automatically remove the generated scale.

We can also pay attention to it when taking a shower. If we find that the water from the shower head is scattered, the water flow is forked, and the water column of each water outlet is of different sizes, sometimes large and sometimes small, this means that the shower head is blocked by scale and affects the normal water flow. It is a reminder that you need to clean the shower head.