You hop into the shower, ready to wake up with a nice burst of hot water but instead, you get a sad, uneven drizzle that barely rinses off the shampoo. Frustrating, right?
The usual suspect: mineral buildup quietly clogging your showerhead. Hard water leaves tiny traces of limescale that pile up over time until the holes are practically sealed. The good news? You don’t need fancy cleaners or new hardware to fix it. A few simple ingredients from your kitchen can make your shower spray strong and sparkling again.

Why Your Shower Loses Pressure

If you live in an area with hard water, those invisible minerals  mainly calcium and magnesium collect inside your showerhead. As they harden, water flow weakens. It’s not just annoying; it can also cause uneven spray patterns and unpleasant smells as soap scum and bacteria mix with the buildup. Instead of stepping out refreshed, you feel less than clean. Luckily, the fix is ridiculously easy and costs next to nothing.