Another person echoed this advice. They wrote: “Soak it in white vinegar, I did mine filled a plastic jug with white vinegar leave for a while or overnight then give it a good wipe/rub and all the gunk comes off”.

To get in between the small holes of the shower head, one user had the ingenious idea of using interdental brushes, while others suggested using toothpicks instead.

“Everyone is right, soak the head in vinegar after a little while using a tooth to clean out the holes in the head, still soak after that just for a little longer,” said one person.

To prevent grime from building up after the shower head has been cleaned, experts at Plumbworld advise rinsing your shower down after every use.