subject: Taking Care Of Your Shower Parts [print this page] The shower is probably one of the most heavily used areas of your home, but it is often neglected. It is used daily, but not much care is normally given to it. However, despite it often being taken for granted, it is also one of the things that we miss the most if we do not have access, for even a short while. It is important to remember that working parts can break down due to simple wear and tear, and shower parts are no different.
The showerhead is one of the shower parts that can be affected. The water in your area is treated for impurities, and during the treatment process, minerals are left behind. These minerals make the water hard, and they can build up in the plumbing as white scales or calcium deposits. These deposits can clog the showerhead and should be removed periodically. Soaking the shower head in vinegar, will help to loosen any limestone deposits, which can further be removed by scrubbing with a soft bristle brush.
It may be just as easy to replace the showerhead, which can be replaced with a new model. Removing the old one may require some tools, and care must be exercised if the pipes are corroded, while the replacement can be securely hand-tightened.
Maintenance of your bathroom or any other areas of your home that are heavily used, should include periodic inspection and replacement of parts in the faucets. Faucets are also one of the shower parts that are used heavily and parts such as washers can easily wear out. There may be other reasons for a leaky faucet, and it may be as simple as tightening a few nuts and bolts or sealing a few joints.
Hand-held showerheads offer the convenience of portability, as they not fixed to wall and can be held directly over any area that you wish to clean, and that includes not only your body, but also the walls and doors of the shower. You can easily add a hand-held shower to your fixed shower, so that you have both options of enjoying the flexibility with a deep massage from the hand-held unit or an invigorating experience from the fixed showerhead.
Doors and shower curtains keep the water within an enclosed area. In addition to being functional, they can also be decorative, as both curtains and doors are available in different materials, colors, and styles, sliding doors can be made of either glass or plastic, and be plain or embossed with different designs. The glass doors and mirrors in your bathroom can all be cleaned periodically with a diluted solution of vinegar, which should remove and prevent hard water deposits.
Regular inspection and replacing shower parts, will only not only ensure that your bathroom continues to provide the necessary cleaning functions, but you add much more enjoyment to what was previously a mundane task. An enjoyable shower will not only start your day off on the right note, but it can also help you to relax for a better sleep at night.
If you do not feel comfortable handling minor repairs of shower parts yourself, you should always engage the services of a professional who are expert in repairing shower parts.
