Q&A for How to Remove a Shower Head

You really want to make sure it's BPA-free. Anything with BPAs in it can be dangerous.

There's a product I really like called Method. It's super cheap and it's a green product that doesn't have any abrasive or dangerous chemicals in it. So, you can just spray that on and then get in there with an old toothbrush and just scrub any dirt off.

Yes, vinegar will clean your shower head. A lot of people don't like vinegar getting inside of the shower head, since it might erode something inside of the shower head. It's probably fine to use vinegar, though.

You could use a heavy-duty wrench. You may want to place a towel between the wrench and the shower head to avoid damaging the head.

Find a screw of the same shape and width. Apply it to the tip of the hex screw and go to town with the hammer. This will create a hole in the tip of the screw. Apply some chewing gum to the screw and then wrap a rubber band around your screwdriver. With a quick hammer and just the right amount of force, the screw should pop right out.

Yes, it should unscrew from a pipe just inside the wall.

I thought the exact same thing!! The threaded part is on the actual head in this tutorial.

You should be able to just peel it off. If not, use a toothbrush to scrub it off.