When vinegar won't clear shower sprayers

[WestofYouLB]

I have a shower head with really teeny little holes (white plastic) that are now about 70% plugged. That is, I have no more than 30% performance.

I tried white vinegar a while ago, when spray was at 60%, but only recovered about 10-15% of the plugged holes.

Is there any other solution other than a new head?

Thanks.

 

[nealtw]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/CLR-28-oz-Calcium-Lime-and-Rust-Remover-CL-12/100049980

We see this advertised all the time but I have had no need to try it

 

[joecaption]

Tried using a tooth pick?

 

[JoeD]

CLR works for me. Remove the head and set in a dish so the CLR covers the holes.

 

[havasu]

I also use CLR. It also really shines boat propellers, but that is for another forum.

 

[user 4883]

CLR works but cost as much as a new shower head.

 

[nealtw]

CLR works but cost as much as a new shower head.

But it gets cheaper if you clean the head more than once:trophy:

 

[JoeD]

It doesn't take a whole bottle to clean the head. There are also other brands of the same product that may be cheaper.

 

[user 4883]

I'm not losing sleep over $5, just saying that the hassle of soaking, waiting, unistall and reinstall, I prefer to just replace it.

 

[nealtw]

So go for both and next time it needs cleaning, you will have a clean one one the shelf.

 

[oldognewtrick]

I also use CLR. It also really shines boat propellers, but that is for another forum.

We have a boat propeller forum, I didn't get the memo...:nono:

 

[havasu]

Im still working on the scotch tape forum. It's very time consuming!

 

[nealtw]

Im still working on the scotch tape forum. It's very time consuming!

Did you run into sticky points or is it just the red tape?

 

[oldognewtrick]

Did you run into sticky points or is it just the red tape?

Don't forget to tip your waitress.....badum....

 

[nealtw]

Don't forget to tip your waitress.....badum....

Hmm, havasu consumed all the scotch and besides she looked pretty solid on her feet.

 

[oldognewtrick]

Is tipping the waitress anything like cow tipping?

 

[DFBonnett]

I have a shower head with really teeny little holes (white plastic) that are now about 70% plugged. That is, I have no more than 30% performance.

I tried white vinegar a while ago, when spray was at 60%, but only recovered about 10-15% of the plugged holes.

Is there any other solution other than a new head?

Thanks.

Had the same issue a while back. Removed the head, ran a piece of wire though each hole, then reverse rinsed it. Big improvement.
FWIW
YMMV

 

[WestofYouLB]

Thanks, looks like that's something I'll have to resort to.

 

[WestofYouLB]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/CLR-28-oz-Calcium-Lime-and-Rust-Remover-CL-12/100049980

We see this advertised all the time but I have had no need to try it

Thanks, I think I'll try that.

 

[WestofYouLB]

Tried using a tooth pick?

Thanks for replying. These holes are way, way finer than a toothpick.