How to Clean Your Rainfall Showerhead Holes

Published: Dec 3, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Cleaning your rainfall shower head holes isn't difficult and only takes about 10 minutes.

Things You Will Need

  • 20 oz. white vinegar
  • 1-gallon plastic bowl
  • 6 tbsp. salt
  1. Remove the shower head by twisting it from the base.

  2. Mix a half gallon of hot water with the vinegar in the plastic bowl.

  3. Position the shower head with the holes pointing down and pour the 6 tablespoons of salt down the back of it. The salt will go down the small pipe that is used to twist into the shower base.

  4. Pour about a half a cup of the water and vinegar mix down the back of the shower nozzle, following the salt.

  5. Place the shower head, with the holes facing down, into the bowl of the remaining water and vinegar solution.

  6. Swish the water around for about a minute.

  7. Hold the shower head over the shower drain and pour the remaining solution into the back where you poured the salt and water previously.

  8. Twist the rainfall shower head back onto the base securely.

  9. Turn your shower on hot water only, and let the salt and vinegar water run through the shower head for approximately 15 minutes.

The Drip Cap

  • Rainfall shower heads give you a sense of luxury while you stand underneath the wide spray of rain-like showers.
  • Mix a half gallon of hot water with the vinegar in the plastic bowl.
  • Hold the shower head over the shower drain and pour the remaining solution into the back where you poured the salt and water previously.
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