There’s nothing more relaxing then having a shower after a hard days work, but what happens if the shower heads shooting water out everywhere. This problem is a common one found in most households and can be fixed by removing the shower head from the shower arm, but what if your unable to take the shower head off. If you include yourself in this category and own a wall-mounted shower then no need to worry, as there’s a way to get around it and solve this problem.

Grab a plastic bag making sure there is no holes, and pour a mixture of vinegar and water inside it. Check that there is enough in there to completely cover the wall-mounted shower head, but so much that the mix wont overflow out the bag. Now tie an elastic band between 2 or 3 times at the top of the bag, as tying the elastic band around the top of the bag with the shower head in the vinegar and water can be a burden. Fasten the bag containing the mixture to the arm of the shower using either some string or your elastic band, but make sure that the string you use is strong enough to hold the bag around the shower head for several hours.

When you have secured the shower head in the bag, allow the mixture to work by letting it soak for 3-24 hours depending on the thickness of the limescale. Once your happy with the amount of time you have left it for, separate the shower head from the bag containing the vinegar and water mix and turn the shower on to test the flow of the water. If there’s any excess limescale found around the shower head, then use a toothbrush to get rid of it as the thistles will catch the majority of the limescale left. You are now able to have a relaxing shower once again.

At Chrome-tapshower.co.uk we hold are large amount of shower heads, all include a 48 hour delivery from purchase and a 10 year guarantee.

If you enjoy showers and your shower head is sending water everywhere through the holes, then you have a case of limescale build up. It can be very frustrating when some nozzles shoot the water out properly, while others trickle or squirt it out in another direction. This can be be a problem, but 1 that can be solved with a few simple DIY tricks.

First you will need to remove your shower head because after, you will have to put it in a bowl of water mixed with vinegar. This is because limescale is soap residue and hard water merged together producing a weak alkaline substance, while vinegar is weak acidic liquid for that reason cancelling the alkaline reaction therefore removing the limescale. The water it’s mixed with is used to clean the nozzles as well. Depending on how thick your limescale is, you should soak the shower head in the bowl for at minimum of 3 hours for it to work.

Now separate the shower head from the bowl and using clean water, wash the shower head making sure you get rid of any excess limescale left. Then with a needle or toothpick,  stab through the holes on the shower head to remove the limescale trapped inside them. To take off the limescale that develops on the surface of the shower head use a toothbrush so it catches the hard places, finally reconnect the shower head back on the arm of the shower and try it out to see if the water flows out correctly again. If the problem still exists then repeat the procedure, altering the amount of vinegar and water in the bowl.

Have a look at our range of showers and shower heads designed to match your bathroom, products come with a 10 year guarantee and a 48 hour delivery from purchase.

Most importantly make your mind up on the type of shower your fitting. Once you have chosen the shower you want in your bathroom, start planning out where you would like to put the shower and control. Use something to mark where you would put it also to work out the pipework included and the drainage system. Where the shower switch and cable route is situated must also be acknowledged if your thinking of setting up an electric shower.

Now follow the instructions given on your manual to fit your shower control, you must cut off the water supply previous from fitting the pipes as they allow water to flow to the system. If you can, use isolating valves and a waterproof layer to wrap around the pipes for protection. The pipes can now be built into the wall and plastered over for an elegant look. Next fit in the base tray along with the shower head and fittings, when completed attach the water supplying pipes to the main shower control. Switch on the supply for flowing water and analysis the pipes in case of leaks, because some may require tightening. If its an electrical shower you wish to use in your bathroom then make sure the electricity supply for the shower is switched off and that its not switched back on until the electrical connections are properly fixed. Your shower is now ready to use.

Remember that the head of the shower you wish to set up should be fitted so that the water in the bath below does not touch it, also make sure it has a check valve. Check out our money saving range of showers and shower valves to make your bathroom designed to suit you. All our products come with a 10 year guarantee and 48 hour delivery from purchase.

Here’s a list of popular items in our store not in order of popularity:

1. Infrared Sensor Taps – These taps are stylishly designed but perform just as well as they look. They hold an infrared sensor that knows when to run the water and when not to without you touching anything, it’s one pieceof technology that has had a great impact in the bathroom and kitchen industry. When hands come into the infrared sensors detection area, the infared light shoots out rebounding of the hands and back to the receiver allowing the valve to open when the hands are moved away the valve closes. Our price £114.99

2. LED Shower Heads -  If you want to feel comfortable when showering then you really do need an LED shower head. With calming lights shining and lighting up your bathroom in a soothing manner, you can see why this product is 1 of the most popular to the public and in store.                               Our price £39.99

3. Fantasy Taps – Slightly like the Traditional taps, Fantasy taps capture that fairytale look as well. Resembling something from fantasia, to give your bathroom or kitchen that different look these taps are at the top of the list. looking for something classy yet classic, then Fantasy taps is your answer. Our price £32.99

4. Traditional Taps – Wanting that established look in your kitchen or bathroom? Traditional taps are the most common in homes but thats the reason why there so popular. Most Traditional taps haven been given that modern flavour by being coated in chrome rather then gold or any other colours. Hence why there so popular in our store.                                                    Our price £32.99

5. Wall Mounted Taps – For a more out of the way yet contemporary look Wall Mounted taps are the way forward. They are fitted into the wall above the basin or bath and just show the tap controls and spout.                                Our price £64.99

These products take 48 hours from purchase to be delivered and all hold a 10 year gurantee.

Showers are the quicker option to get washed rather then running a bath, but either way you still would want it to be a calming, hassle-free quicker option. At our store we have many different shower types, all which satisfy your bathroom needs.

For instance have you ever been in the shower when the kitchen taps on downstairs or when the toilet flushes and the temperature starts to have a mind of it’s own? Well fear no more as all you need is one of our Thermostatic showers. Thermostatic showers maintain a consistent temperature without adjusting the hot and cold taps, thiscan then be preset meaning it wont drop or rise in tempreature which is ideal for a family home as the worry of scalding a child would be low.

And what about our range of LED shower heads, you can’t be more relaxed then showering in soothing light effects. LED shower heads are battery free as the energy for LEDs is produced by water flowing over an internal turbine which means you will never lose the comforting light show as long as you have water.

We have a variety of Monsoon shower heads which will make you feel like your washing in the amazon rainforest, you also can save money on water aswell as the product since the Monsoon shower head uses less water then the average shower head.

We also hold Traditional showers that may look classic but are very modern in performance, these showers are all about symmetry, simplicity and comfort and help to give your bathroom that vintage look. Adjustable showers are also available and help those homes that have height differential.

These showers have a 10 year gurantee and from purchase our product will be delivered to your door in 48 hours.