I swear, my last shower head looked like it was growing stalactites inside.
That’s exactly what mine looked like after a year with our hard water. I tried the vinegar trick too—left it soaking overnight and the next morning it smelled like a salad bar in my bathroom. Didn’t help much, honestly. Ended up with a “choose your own adventure” spray pattern: one jet to the ceiling, one to the wall, and a couple straight at my face. At least it wakes you up faster than coffee...
Ended up with a “choose your own adventure” spray pattern: one jet to the ceiling, one to the wall, and a couple straight at my face.
That’s classic hard water damage. Vinegar sometimes helps, but if the buildup’s thick, it won’t cut it. Once the jets are blocked, you’re fighting a losing battle. At that point, replacing the shower head is usually easier and not too pricey. If you’re stuck with hard water, consider a filter or just plan on swapping heads every year or so.
Yeah, been there—nothing like getting blasted in the face first thing in the morning.
I tried vinegar and even a needle, but honestly, swapping the head was way less hassle. Not too expensive either if you stick to basics.Once the jets are blocked, you’re fighting a losing battle.
Once the jets are blocked, you’re fighting a losing battle.
Honestly, I used to think vinegar was the miracle fix for everything, but after a few failed attempts and a kitchen that reeked of pickles, I’m with you—just swap the head. Only thing I’d add: double-check the threads for old tape or gunk before screwing on the new one. Makes a difference, trust me.
Yeah, swapping the head is usually the way to go once it starts spraying sideways. I tried the vinegar trick too—left it soaking overnight, and all I got was a stubborn clog and a weird smell in the bathroom. One thing I’d add: after you check the threads, run the water for a second before putting the new head on. Sometimes a bit of grit gets stuck in the pipe and that can mess up your new shower head pretty quick. Learned that one the hard way...
