However, Rikki Fothergill, Content Specialist at Big Bathroom Shopbegs to differ, arguing that they can last for ten years when looked after properly. "They are easy to clean, using household products such as white vinegar and bicarbonate of soda. This is an easy task if done regularly, we suggest once a month, and is also much more cost-effective." Fixed Shower Head: A very stylish type of shower head, it is fixed to either the wall or ceiling with an elegant finish. The heads aren’t removable as they don’t connect to an external hose, Whether it’s your plumbing that has low water pressure or it’s down to your shower head getting clogged with limescale, a good low water pressure shower head will be self-cleaning to minimise maintenance as much as possible. As well as this, what other factors and questions should you or might you be considering?

We've had hands-on experience with three of these high-pressure shower heads, and we are working to test a load more. With this in mind, we've had to give them out to the team, so that everyone can have their go at testing and comparing these shower heads, mostly because we find it would be biased to test on only one shower and type of water pressure. Also, no one wants to end up with six odd shower heads at the end of it as that wouldn't be very eco-friendly. So, once we've tested these shower heads, we usually keep the one we like and offer the others to family and friends, this way we can keep an eye on how they fare, and update our verdict after six months of use, a year of use... you get the idea. The test is all about whether the head improves shower pressure, rather than the height the water can reach against gravity. But this is our way to confirm that they do increase the pressure of the existing system. Key specs – Type: 132mm/110mm chrome finish shower head; Spray patterns: 1; Extras: 9l flow regulator (5.7l on AIO S); Colours: 1 (chrome); Warranty: 5yrs You might also find that water flow improves based on how high or low your shower is sitting on your wall. This isn't applicable to wall-mounted shower heads as these can be a pain to move, but standalone options might perform better placed higher towards your ceiling. Give it a try! So, keep your shower head clean and you won't have to replace it for years. Sounds easy, huh? How do you increase water pressure?In addition to the basics, modern shower heads may offer extra features such as a built-in Bluetooth speaker or LED lighting. These aren’t always practical for a handheld shower, though, and they’re no substitute for an effective spray pattern. On that note, if a shower offers you ten different patterns, ask yourself how many you’re actually likely to use: most of us rarely need more than one or two patterns. I've ( Annie) tested two of these shower heads, the Newentor model and the Magichome head. My water pressure before testing these shower heads wasn't incredible but it wasn't the worst ever. My old shower head had a reach of 160cm of pressure on its most powerful setting. It's worth noting this head had a mere three modes and no other bells and whistles, hence why I wanted to switch things up. The Newentor shower head, featured number one in our guide, truly wowed me as its pressure meant that the water was hitting my ceiling as it added so much pressure. The Magichome head didn't add much to my pressure at all, but I did notice the difference in our (rather hard) water, and how it made my skin and hair feel. Changing wall mounted shower heads couldn’t be easier when it matches the existing plumbing, and they usually come with adjustable settings for getting the perfect pressure and heat. If your shower itself offers more than one setting, try switching between the different modes to see if it will make a difference.

use a good shampoo a high-pressure spray may be neccessary to remove it from your hair, while for removing body washes a low-flow spray is sufficient. A simple way of seeing whether you might be suffering from low water pressure is to measure the flow rate from your existing shower. If your flow rate is less than 10 liters per minute, you may have what is considered low water pressure." Can a shower head increase water pressure? What else? If your shower itself offers more than one setting, try your shower on different settings with your new shower head. Switch your shower setting and switch between your shower head modes until you find one you like.One reason your water flow might be weak through your shower head could be the fact it needs to be cleaned. Don't miss our guide on how to clean a shower head for help with this. otherwise, watch our TikTok tell-all below. @realhomesofficial