This article walks you through how to clean or replace the shower head in your bathroom.
It also discusses how to install a hand-held shower head.
If you have a clogged shower head, take it down from the wall with a pair of padded pipe wrenches.
If they are not padded, it could mar the chrome.
To unclog the head, disassemble it and let the parts soak in vinegar overnight.
This will soften the mineral deposits.
After they have finished soaking, use a stiff brush to clean them.
A toothpick will remove the mineral and debris that is left behind in the shower head holes.
Once it is thoroughly clean, reassemble the parts and screw the head back on.
Use a joint sealer to the threads before screwing back to wall.
There are many different types of shower heads.
You can choose to use a model that has different pulsating settings for the water flow.
It is very easy to install a new water conserving head.
To replace your existing head with a newer model, unscrew the old head and screw the new one in it's place.
It is a very simple process.
If you want to install a hand-held shower head unit, you must install a diverter valve.
This will usually come with your newly purchased head.
Remove the old head and install the diverter valve in its place.
Insert the main head into the main outlet on the diverter.
Insert the bottom of the hose head into the side outlet.
If you would like to install a hand-held unit to a bathtub spout, remove the old spout first by inserting the handle of a hammer into the spout and spinning it counterclockwise.
Replace it with a new spout that contains a diverter valve.
There you have it.
Pretty easy huh? Now make your wife happy and buy that new stainless steel shower head!