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This is the simple way to clean and descale a fixed shower head without taking it apart

This effortless life hack will change your bathroom cleaning routine for ever

DAILY showers will leave showerheads clogged up with limescale which is pretty tough to shift.

But more and more of us have fixed showers which are, let’s face it, a pain to take apart for a regular clean.

 Shower heads can get clogged up with limescale over time
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Shower heads can get clogged up with limescale over timeCredit: Getty - Contributor

But there is one very simple life hack that will change your bathroom cleaning routine forever.

And it will even save you money.

All you need is a watertight plastic bag, a tag tie or string, and some vinegar.

 Choose a plastic bag that will fit over your shower head and won't leak
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Choose a plastic bag that will fit over your shower head and won't leakCredit: Getty Images

Here’s what you do:

  • Check that the bag is big enough to slip over the shower head – a freezer bag will work for smaller heads but bigger ones may need a carrier bag.
  • Mix the vinegar with equal parts of water and half fill the plastic bag.
  • Slip the bag over the shower head, making sure the whole head is submerged.
  • Tie the bag securely onto the pipe behind the head, using the tag tie or string. Electrical tape also works but can be harder to get off.bathroom
  • Leave for several hours or overnight.
  • Remove the bag and rinse the shower head, making sure you run it for a few seconds before jumping in!
 Tie the plastic bag over the shower head and leave
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Tie the plastic bag over the shower head and leave

White vinegar tends to leave less of a lingering pong but brown vinegar is just as effective.

 Use cheap vinegar to clear limescale
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Use cheap vinegar to clear limescaleCredit: Alamy
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