By Wilfred Weihe
Buying a shower head filter may look somewhat daunting but you would be shocked to find out the difference it will make. If you reside in a big city or town chances are your water quality could be less than pure. Several years ago I made a decision and bought a water filter for my walk in shower after numerous moments of dry skin and colleagues telling me my skin smelled of chlorine.
It may seem like a needless purchase
It may sound like a needless shower room purchase but they are not that pricey and their functions are worth everything. I can personally confirm that after the set up my skin felt less dry, my hair softer and making use of one cuts down scale build in the shower. The best outcome though is not smelling like a common pool when you take the shower.
Once you started getting the results, you will become captivated by the filter and will be something that you won’t live without. According to the Plumbing Magazine shower filter reviews they last six months before a new one is required and are priced around $10-$50 each. Their installation is easy and some come packed with several water pressure configurations. As you will come to notice having a shower with a filter in place will give you a moment of luxury you never experienced before.
Benefits of shower head filters:
Healthier shower
Less chlorine and less dangerous disinfection. Research indicates that a human body can soak in harmful by products in the shower water via the pores and the skin. In addition you can inhale them through the shower steam. Eliminating these products will make you to experience a healthier shower.
Better looking skin and hair
Chlorine is an alkaline or basic while your hair and skin are by natural means a bit acidic. The acid and alkaline reaction attempts to dry the hair and skin eliminating natural oils. For this reason it’s important to have a filter in place if you want to keep chlorine out of the shower thereby leaving the hair and skin looking perfect.
Smells much better
The days of smelling like you have just taken a shower in a public swimming will be long gone. You are already accustomed to the present chlorine smell in your shower but trust me you will see an instant difference as soon as you eliminate the chlorine.
Less irritation
A high amount of chlorine in the shower water irritates the skin and eyes and for eczema patients and children, eliminating the chlorine in the shower will be such a welcome relief.
• Availability and cost of replacement filters. Before you commit to a certain brand/type of filter, check that the replacement cartridges are cost effective to replace every 6 months (or however long they claim to last on the pack). You want to make sure they are readily available as well; you don’t want to have to buy a full new filter system every time you need to change the cartridge.
• Reputable. You don’t want a filter filled with ordinary sand or marbles! Check the product reviews and you’ll quickly find out whether the product does what it claims to do or not.
Tips to help you find the best showerhead filters for your needs:
Costs and available of replacement filters
Experts recommend that before you decide to purchase a certain type/brand of filter always confirm that replacement cartridges are affordable to change every sic months. Ensure that they are also available since you do not want to be trapped with a unit that you can’t service order completely or want a new filter unit anytime you require replace the cartridges.
Water filter pressure
Top on your list when hunting for a fresh water filter is making sure that the filter you opt for has the kind of pressure you want. As you have already noted the market is flooded with thousands of shower head filters to choose from most which promise the sun but come short when it to comes to doing the actual job. For this reason it is important to know what each model offers before you fall for it.
Likewise some models are intended to work in a low-flow threshold which means that the shower head pressure will be fluctuating quite significantly. Ensure that you only go a for a water filter that delivers superior pressure to provide the kind of relaxing and restful shower you are looking out for.
Go Vitamin C or KDF
These two kinds work best to eliminate chlorine from the shower water. Already backed by proven research, it will surely meet your needs by giving chlorine-free water which is ideal for your skin.
Is it long lasting?
Although no single filter will last a lifetime but you do not want to be changing your filter now and then. Industry experts reckon that the average life time for these devices is around six months but there are some that last longer. That said the life of your filter will be dependent on how long and how many showers you take. In case the filter remains unused (maybe when you are a trip) it does not fill up and degrade hence you do not need to factor this time.
Reputation
This is a no brainer since you do not want a filter stuffed with regular marbles or sand. Before you make the final decision to buy one take your time to check customer reviews on Amazon and find out whether the filter you have settled on does an excellent job or not.
Flexibility feature
The finest filtered shower heads available in the market offer lots of flexibility including a shower want and a conventional showerhead which is fastened to a flexible hose. This will offer you a chance to relish superb showers with total control, the type of complete control absent in traditional solutions. Experts recommend that you go for this unique feature when you are ready to buy a new showerhead.