On Jan 23, 2:46*pm, "Doug" wrote:
On Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:22:46 -0800, Oren wrote:
On Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:48:32 -0600, "Doug"
wrote:

Recently (maybe 6 months ago) I replaced my 14 year old moen shower
head with another moen shower head. * When I first replaced it all
worked fine but now I'm noticing some streams of water thru the head
go in another (slanted) direction rather than straight. *I live in a
hard water area (Houston suburbs) so I expect this is the cause. *I've
seen in the past saw tv commercials to solve this like using CLR. *I'm
hesitant to believe the commercials so I ask here. *One thing, I have
gold metal trim on this shower head so I don't want to hurt the gold
trim (perhaps shiny brass??). *Suggestions?? * *Thank you.

White vinegar will dissolve the sediment in the shower head. *Cost
less than CLR. Soak the shower head in a bowl of vinegar.

Yes, that's what I decided to do for the time being. * I'll see how it
goes tomorrow after 24 hours soaking. * My next approach will be to
use a paper clip in holes if needed only. * Thanks Oren... *your help
here and earlier posts are helpful ... thanks!!- Hide quoted text -

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Paper clip might be too big.

I've used a sewing needle in the past.