It is inevitable for shower heads and faucets to get dirty and spotty with hard water, mold and mildew.
It may seem difficult to clean and it gets frustrating when the hard water stains return after 5 minutes. Cleaning shower heads and faucets does not have to be such a daunting task.
There are simple ways to get them spotless in no time. Some of these ways even allow you to multitask while the cleaner does all the work.
Here are 10 ways to clean faucets and shower heads.
ToothBrush and Soap
Have you ever been cleaning and constantly fail at getting the shower head clean? Cleaning a shower head can be made easy if you use a toothbrush.
Just add your soap as usual and scrub with a hard toothbrush. Apply the soap and work it into a lather. At this point you can add baking soda or an enforcement for the soap.
Once the entire shower head is coated, add some elbow grease and scrub with your toothbrush. All the hard water and gunk will come loose. Once you’re done, give it a rinse and allow it to dry.
Overnight Soak
Cleaning the shower head or faucet while doing other chores, is highly possible. Just prepare an overnight soak in a bag.
Get a plastic bag and add vinegar and baking soda. As it is fizzing, place the bag over the faucet or shower head and secure it with a rubber band.
This will melt away all the dirt, soap scum and hard water. Your shower head will be clean and clear. It will also be conditioned enough to stay shiny for longer than normal.
Vinegar and Paper Towel
Another method that is easy and can be done over night, is vinegar and a paper towel. Use this method if you’re in a hurry or have a lot of chores to do.
Wrap the faucet with paper towels until it is completely covered. Secure the paper towels with a rubber band and pour vinegar all over it.
Do this until the paper towel is completely saturated. Leave this to sit over night and it will work to remove hard water marks.
Just remove all the paper towel pieces in the morning and admire your shiny faucet or shower head.
Vinegar and Sponge
Imagine cleaning the entire house and getting to the faucet and shower heads and feeling like it’s just too much.
I’m here to tell you that this can be an easy chore that just entails only 2 components. Soak a sponge in vinegar and work it over the stainless steel faucet or shower head.
This will remove all the gunk a soap scum. This method is environmentally friendly and safe for children and pets. The vinegar will also work to sanitize the sponge while you clean.
Cotton Balls
To melt away grime and mold, leave cotton balls on the faucet. Just create a solution of vinegar and baking soda.
Add 1 cup of baking soda to 2 cups of vinegar. Soak each cotton ball in the solution and lay it on the sink.
Repeat this process until the areas you wish to clean are completely covered. You can color code cotton balls and modify the solution by adding oil soap or hydrogen peroxide for areas that are more stubborn.
At the end of the day or the next morning, remove the cotton balls and rinse the sink clean.
Bar Keepers Friend
Bar Keepers Friend can make good work of stainless steel shower heads and faucets. It will make the surface shiny and like new with a clean fresh scent.
Just wet the surface and rub on a small amount of Bar Keepers Friend. Rub in circular motions until the grime, if there’s any, lifts away.
Then, all you have to do is rinse it clean. This can be paired with Dawn dish soap or baking soda for a more powerful clean.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda
There are also powerful solutions that will burn through mold and mildew very quickly. All you have to do is apply it and watch it work.
If you aren’t already wearing gloves, you will need a pair for this method. Stack the areas of the faucet that you wish to clean with baking soda.
Then, pour hydrogen peroxide all over it. It will begin to oxidize and burn through all the built up dirt. Once it stops fizzing, you can choose to do it again or scrub and rinse.
Microfiber Cloth
For a clean dry wipe, just clean the sink with a microfiber cloth. If you’re on the go and need a quicker cleaning solution, just wipe the faucet or sink with a microfiber cloth.
This will act as a dry cleaning solution to quickly shine the faucet. You can also keep these handy in a container for daily cleaning.
Just buy large pieces of microfiber cloth and cut them into smaller sizes. Ensure that the sizes are easy to manage.
Fold them and place them in a container or mason jar. Keep these close for daily polishing of small fixtures like sinks and shower heads.
Lemon in a Bag
An all natural cleaning solution that works every time is lemon. Cut a lemon in half and anchor the mouth of the faucet in the center.
Move this around to give the area a scrub. Then secure a plastic bag around it and let it sit for a few hours. After the time has elapsed, remove it and rinse the faucet clean.
You can also use this to clean the entire sink or tub, just cut the lemon into smaller pieces and rub it on. You can also incorporate salt in this solution for a stronger clean.
Steam Clean
Use the power of steam to clean the shower head as you shower. Just turn the shower on warm. Allow it to heat up enough to release steam.
Once it begins to rise, the shower head will get cloudy. Apply a small amount of baking soda and give it a scrub. Wipe it clean and allow it to dry.
The steam will loosen all the hard water and soap scum. This will allow you to quickly and easily wipe it clean.
This can be done at anytime as you shower, it’s an easy way to lighten the load on cleaning day.
How To Clean Faucets And Shower Heads
Faucets and shower heads can really spoil the appearance of your bathroom if you've cleaned and they still look dirty.Here are some great ways you can clean your faucets and shower heads.
Instructions
ToothBrush and Soap
Overnight Soak
Vinegar and Paper Towel
Vinegar and Sponge
Cotton Balls
Bar Keepers Friend
Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda
Microfiber Cloth
Lemon in a Bag
Steam Clean
Cleaning the faucet and shower head can be quick and easy. There are also a wealth of methods that are all natural.
These methods will not leave any harmful or toxic residue. You can clean and have your children and pets around without worry.
Remember to keep certain materials handy like, Bar Keepers Friend, baking soda, oil soap or Dawn dish soap and microfiber cloths. These will make cleaning much easier and more cost efficient.
