Serious question, has anyone else tried the vinegar soak versus the baking soda paste for a clogged shower head?

My shower pressure dropped to a trickle last Tuesday. Tried the baking soda paste method first, left it on for an hour. Barely made a dent. Switched to a full overnight soak in a plastic bag filled with white vinegar. Next morning, the crud just wiped right off. The difference was insane. What other mineral deposit fixes have you guys found that actually work?

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claire_butler11mo ago

Is there anything vinegar can't clean? I did the exact same thing with my kitchen sprayer last month. That baking soda paste just made a sticky mess for me too. Honestly, I should just keep a spray bottle of vinegar under every sink at this point.

joseph9321mo agoProlific Poster

I used to think it was just for salads, but now I'm a believer.

morgan.mary1mo ago

Yeah, vinegar is the only thing that works for me too. That baking soda paste just turns into a weird crust and makes it worse. I had the same thing happen with my dishwasher spray arm. Soaked it in a bucket of vinegar and all the little holes cleared right up. I don't even bother with the other stuff anymore.