People may not realise that the very thing that they use to clean themselves can end up grimy and filled with limescale. Shower heads are prone to unpleasant buildups which are best tackled as soon as possible.
However, the collection of limescale, soap scum and sometimes mildew as well as pink and black mould can be a nightmare to get rid of. And since the shower is used for washing, some may choose to avoid harsh chemical remedies.
Laura Harnett, founder of Seep eco-cleaning products shared how to effectively clean your shower head. Speaking to the Express, the cleaning expert shared the natural ingredients which could leave your shower head spotless.
Laura said: "Leave the shower head in vinegar overnight or just for 30 minutes if it’s nickel, gold or brass. Rinse the shower head with warm water and then scrub with an old toothbrush to remove any mould that’s clinging on.
"Vinegar is a natural disinfectant so the shower head will be super hygienic as well as sparkling clean," she adds, before recommending one more rinse of the shower head before reattaching it.
If it can't be removed then you can get the same results by placing the shower head inside a plastic bag and filling it with vinegar. For this version of the hack you will need a hair tie or an elastic band to make sure that the bag remains attached to the shower head.
If there's any soap scum and limescale left over, baking soda can be used to gently scrub away the tougher residue. The baking ingredient needs to be mixed with water to create a stiff paste.
When it’s all removed, flush out the shower system with warm water and rub a cut lemon over the chrome to give it a good shine.
While there's a good chance that you already have these ingredients at home, they won't put you back to much if you need to order them in Wilko Original White Vinegar costs £1.50 while Arm and Hammer Baking Soda will put you back £3.99 when bought from Amazon.
While these ingredients can certainly help, it's worth noting that tools you choose to clean the shower can be just as important. Over 80 percent of washing-up sponges are made from virgin plastic, which can’t be recycled, totalling a massive 600 million sponges added to landfill every year in the UK.
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