Good tip on the vinegar soak, but if that doesn't do the trick, check your showerhead's rubber washers. They wear out or shift sometimes, causing weird spray patterns. Had that happen once—simple washer swap fixed it right up. Worth a look before buying a whole new head...
Had a similar issue last summer—thought vinegar was the miracle cure, but nope. Turned out the washer had gone wonky and shifted sideways. Quick swap and boom, shower stopped attacking me every morning. Definitely check that before splurging on a fancy new head...
Good call on the washer. Had a similar battle with mine—thought it was clogged jets, but turns out the swivel joint inside had cracked slightly. Water pressure made it spray everywhere except down. Quick replacement part sorted it out, no fancy showerhead needed...though I admit, I was kinda tempted by those rainfall ones for a minute. Definitely worth checking the small stuff first.
"Quick replacement part sorted it out, no fancy showerhead needed...though I admit, I was kinda tempted by those rainfall ones for a minute."
I've got to say, while checking the small stuff first is usually solid advice, sometimes upgrading to a water-saving showerhead actually pays off in the long run. Had a similar rogue shower issue myself—turned out my old head was corroded inside, causing erratic spray patterns. Switched to one of those eco-friendly low-flow heads (not the super expensive ones either, just mid-range), and honestly, it's been great. Lower water bills plus decent pressure—win-win.
I get the appeal of those rainfall heads though; they look luxurious but personally found them a bit wasteful water-wise. Still, I'd argue it's not always about just fixing what's broken; sometimes it's worth looking into more efficient replacements that save resources and money down the line. Just another angle to consider...
Haha, I totally get the temptation of those rainfall heads...they look so fancy in the store displays. Glad you got it sorted without splashing out (pun intended) on anything pricey. Honestly, sometimes the simplest fix feels the most satisfying. But yeah, upgrading to something eco-friendly down the line might still be worth keeping in mind—bonus points for lower water bills and fewer surprise spray attacks.
