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A former hoarding technician who cleaned biohazard sites says vinegar is the key ingredient for a squeaky-clean shower head

Jul 6, 2023, 00:09 IST
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Fiona Mills shared cleaning tips with Insider.FotoDuets/Getty Images
  • Fiona Mills is a former hoarding technician and franchise business consultant at Spaulding Decon.
  • She told Insider the best way to clean shower heads.
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Fiona Mills is a former hoarding technician and current franchise business consultant with Spaulding Decon, a US-based biohazard restoration company specializing in hoarding, crime scene, meth lab, and tear gas cleanup. When the 33-year-old first spoke to Insider in October 2021, she shared six of her favorite cleaning hacks for a spotless home.

Fiona Mills works with Spaulding Decon.Courtesy of Fiona Mills

Now, she told Insider how to keep properly clean shower heads, which researchers have found hold lots of mycobacteria – some of which can cause lung diseases.

Mills said white vinegar, a common household item, is a great way to get rid of calcium and grim

According to Mills, homeowners should clean their shower heads when they notice calcium buildup on the jets and a decline in water pressure.

"The best way to clean a shower head is soaking it overnight in white vinegar," Mills said. "Then brush the jets and around the jets with a used toothbrush."

Mills suggested using white vinegar or an alternative like The Pink Stuff.Grigorev_Vladimir/Getty Images

Afterward, Mills said to let the shower run for "a minute or so to flush any loose debris through."

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Alternatively, she told Insider that CLR Remover and The Pink Stuff also work.

Mills advised against using bleach-based products because they can erode parts of a shower head over time.

People should clean their shower heads once or twice a month, depending on where they live, Mills said

Mills explained that most homeowners should clean their shower heads once a month but for those living in states like Florida – where the water has high mineral build-up – twice a month is better.

"Shower heads are prone to mold and mineral buildup inside and out – do you really want to bathe in water that contains that?" she said.

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