I Hereby Decree That You Clean Your Showerhead
Then you can take care of your beautiful hair
President Trump signed an executive order on April 9 that loosened water-flow restrictions on showerheads. “I like to take a nice shower, take care of my beautiful hair,” Trump said at the White House signing. “I have to stand in the shower for 15 minutes until it gets wet. Comes out drip, drip, drip. It’s ridiculous.”
President Trump, put down the pen. With a little white vinegar, you may get all the water you need.
Mineral buildup in showerheads and handheld hoses often leads to clogs and kinks that restrict water flow. Faucets and fixtures in areas with hard water and well water are particularly prone to mineral buildup.
To clean the showerhead, pour a cup or so of distilled white vinegar into a baggie and attach it to the arm that connects to the showerhead using a twist tie or rubber band. Make sure the face of the showerhead is immersed in the vinegar. Let the showerhead soak for an hour. Remove the baggie and lightly scrub the showerhead nozzles with a toothbrush. Run hot water through the showerhead.
If you still see buildup on the nozzles, you can repeat the process, this time adding a little baking soda to the vinegar.
Note: Vinegar may be too harsh for some polished brass and oil-rubbed bronzed fixtures. If you suspect that may be the case, use a sponge to apply vinegar to just the showerhead nozzles, and brush lightly with an old toothbrush. Rinse by running hot water through the showerhead.
Bonus: White vinegar has antimicrobial properties and antifungal properties. So cleaning your showerhead also reduces the risk of inhaling harmful pathogens that might circulate in the mist and steam.