I've actually had showerheads with brittle nozzles that still cleaned up fine after a good soak. Sometimes they feel stiff just because of the mineral buildup itself, not necessarily because they're damaged. Before tossing it out, maybe try soaking it overnight in vinegar again or even CLR if vinegar isn't cutting it. I've saved a couple showerheads this way... worth a shot before spending money on a new one.
Have you tried poking the nozzles gently with a toothpick after soaking? Sometimes that helps loosen up stubborn buildup...might save you a bit of hassle and cash if it works. Good luck!
Toothpicks can work, but honestly they're a bit risky—I've seen folks accidentally widen the nozzle openings or even snap bits off inside. Usually, soaking overnight in vinegar does the trick without poking around too much...just my two cents.
- Vinegar soak usually does the trick, agreed, but sometimes it's not enough if the buildup is really stubborn.
- Toothpicks...yeah, I've seen tenants try that and end up making things worse. Had one tenant snap a toothpick off inside the nozzle—ended up replacing the whole showerhead because of it.
- If vinegar alone isn't cutting it, try wrapping a plastic bag filled with vinegar around the showerhead overnight. Secure it with a rubber band or tape. The longer soak can loosen tougher mineral deposits without poking around.
- Another option is to remove the showerhead entirely (usually just twists off) and soak it in vinegar or CLR solution overnight. Rinse thoroughly afterward to avoid any chemical residue.
- If none of that works, honestly, showerheads aren't too pricey these days. Might be worth just swapping it out for a new one rather than spending hours trying to fix it.
- Just my experience—sometimes quick replacement saves more headaches than DIY fixes gone wrong...
Haha, been there with the toothpick disaster—lesson learned the hard way. Honestly, sometimes it's just easier to bite the bullet and grab a new showerhead. Saves sanity and water bills...trust me on this one.
