Clogged Showerhead？Here's What You Need to Do

When you turn on the showerhead while taking a bath，but the water flow is relatively low，it may indicate that there is a blockage inside the showerhead。Here’s what to do if the showerhead is blocked:

一、What to do if the showerhead is blocked

If the showerhead is blocked，you can remove the surface mesh cover and other components，and soak them in a solution of baking soda and white vinegar for about half an hour。After soaking，you may notice some dirt floating on the surface of the water，as these two substances can help dissolve the grime。Later，rinse everything under the faucet。

Next，use a needle or a toothpick to poke each small hole until there are no impurities inside。Be careful while doing this to avoid damaging the showerhead。Finally，reinstall the components and check if the water flow has improved。Generally，this should yield good results。

二、What to do if the showerhead is leaking

1、If the showerhead is leaking，it might be at the connection point between the spray head and the hose。If the leakage is not too severe，check if the gasket inside the pipe has worn out。After prolonged use，wear can lead to poor sealing。You can replace it with a new gasket。

2、If the leakage is more serious，it might be due to an aging hose，which can be easily replaced。You can find a new hose at a hardware store，and it usually costs around a few dozen yuan。

3、In some cases，the showerhead itself may be leaking。You should start by replacing the sealing ring。However，if that doesn’t resolve the issue，it may be necessary to replace the showerhead itself if it’s too old。When installing the new showerhead，make sure it is not directly under the heater，keeping a distance of about 60 centimeters。Also，regular maintenance can help prevent the buildup of water stains。

4、For metal showerheads that are prone to rust，using a rust remover can help create a protective layer that prevents rust formation。

In summary，if the showerhead is blocked，it is generally due to the accumulation of scale inside。Regular cleaning and reinstallation can help restore proper water flow。