How To Clean a Showerhead

If your shower feels more like a light drizzle, look up. Your showerhead is likely the culprit. When mineral-rich water, or hard water, evaporates, it leaves behind deposits of calcium and magnesium. This crusty gunk clogs the showerhead blocking the water, leaving you and your showerhead unclean. Thankfully, there's Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover to quickly and safely give you a clean showerhead once again. 
 

There are two ways to remove this hard water stain.

STEP TO STEP SHOWERHEAD CLEANING GUIDE using Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover

Though this article primarily explains how to clean the inside of your dishwasher, your stainless steel dishwasher may still need to be cleaned on the outside. Be sure to visit our page on how to clean stainless steel surfaces, appliances, and more for extra info.

Discover two effective methods to clean your showerhead using Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover. Option 1 involves removing the showerhead for a thorough cleaning, while Option 2 allows you to clean it without detachment. Achieve a sparkling clean showerhead and a refreshing shower experience with these simple steps.

Option 1 — Removing the showerhead

1. Remove showerhead
2. Mix Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover with water in a large, clean bowl
   (50/50 mixture)
3. Soak the showerhead for 2–3 minutes (The foaming bubbles mean it's working!)
4. Use an old toothbrush to scrub away the heavy crust
5. Rinse the showerhead and brush with cold water
6. Reattach your clean showerhead

Option 2 – Leaving the showerhead attached

1. Mix Calcium, Lime & Rust Remover with water in a large, clean bowl
   (50/50 mixture)
2. Hold the bowl so that the showerhead is completely submerged
3. Let the showerhead soak for 2–3 minutes
4. Use an old toothbrush to scrub away the heavy crust
5. Rinse the bowl and refill with cold water
6. Let the showerhead soak in the clean water for 2 minutes
7. Turn on the shower and let cold water run for 1 minute

Repeat either option once a month for a full-pressure shower and a clean showerhead.

Always read label instructions before use.

ADDITIONAL CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BATHROOMS

When cleaning your bathroom, add CLR's bathroom cleaner to combat tough surface grimes. Our foaming cleaner is EPA safer choice certified. For an effective and easy to use bathroom cleaner, try Brilliant Bath.

Got pesky mold and mildew stains? Use Mold and Mildew to keep the stains at bay from multiple surfaces, nooks and corners.

Looking to clean other areas of your bathroom? Try out our guide on cleaning a toilet with products from CLR Brands. For even more cleaning tips, be sure to read our guide on cleaning stainless steel as well.