Maintenance Guides / Plumbing & Water

Descale fixtures (hard water, no softener)

Difficulty: easyTime: 25 minsEst. Cost: $3 - $10

Why it matters

Hard-water scale restricts flow and damages plumbing.

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How to do it

  • 1

    Remove showerheads and faucet aerators.

  • 2

    Soak in white vinegar for 2 hours.

  • 3

    Scrub away loosened scale with soft brush.

  • 4

    Rinse thoroughly and reinstall.

  • 5

    Wrap faucet spouts in vinegar cloth 1 hour.

  • 6

    Scrub clean and reinstall aerators.