Descaling your shower
You might need to descale your shower if you notice:
Lower water pressure than usual
An uneven spray pattern
White or chalky marks (limescale) building up
It depends on how hard your water is. The more calcium it contains, the harder your water will be.
For hard water areas we recommend every 2–3 months
For other water areas we recommend every 6 months
You can check to see how hard the water is in your area here.
Before you start, make sure that you've got:
White vinegar (or suitable descaler)
A container to place the shower head in
Old toothbrush or soft brush
Cloth or sponge
Step 1 – Remove the shower head
Unscrew the shower head carefully
Step 2 – Leave it to soak
Place it in a container of vinegar
Leave it for at least 30 minutes, or a few hours for heavier limescale
Step 3 – Gently scrub
Clean the nozzles and internal parts using a soft brush
Step 4 – Rinse and refit
Rinse it thoroughly
Reattach it and run the shower to flush through
Don't mix vinegar with bleach or other cleaning chemicals
Avoid soaking delicate finishes, such as brass, for too long
Only use a soft brush to avoid damaging the nozzles
Make sure all parts, such as washers, are fitted back correctly
