Faucet Showerhead
How to Get the Best Faucet Water Filter for Your Family
You probably already know that the best faucet water filter is not the most heavily advertised. However, it’s not the cheapest, nor the most expensive either So how do you decide? It takes a little effort to find a truly effective faucet filter that will protect you and your family from the hazardous contaminants and pollutants that are present in our surface and groundwater. But, if you are concerned about your family’s present and future health, it is well worth the time and effort.
The best faucet water filter on the market can be purchased for less than a hundred US dollars. Sales reps will try to tell you that their $800 units are better, but we always have to be skeptical of what salesmen have to say.
On the other end of the spectrum is the $39.95 Brita faucet filter. It is produced by the Clorox Bleach Company, so I’m sure they know how to remove the bleach, which is what chlorine actually is, from our water. But, does the company know how to remove other things? Or do they care about them?
Brita is not the best faucet water filter because it will not remove the byproducts created by chemical disinfection. Freon, chloroform, bromoform, iodoform and other trihalomethanes are produced when chorine, chloramines, bromine and other chemicals are used to kill bacteria and algae in public water sources. They cause cancer.
Trihalomethanes are relatively easy to remove, but Brita does not use the available technology. In order to remove disinfection byproducts, we need a faucet filter that includes an adsorptive block composed of activated carbon and other materials that target individual trihalomethanes.
But, what about an $800 faucet filter? Is it really worth the price?
That is actually an under the counter product made by the Ever-Pure Company. It contains enough steps to remove trihalomethanes and chlorine, but the cost is related to the inclusion of a reverse osmosis stage that is unnecessary and difficult to maintain.
Basically, you have to take the system apart, every so often and rinse it out. Wouldn’t you rather have something that you can attach and forget for months at a time? I know that I would.
The best faucet water filter on the market includes a submicron particle filter, which is similar to reverse osmosis, but requires less maintenance. Every three months or so, depending on your usage, you simply remove the filtration cartridge, throw it away and install a new one.
If you worry about remembering when it’s time to reorder, there is one company that will send your replacement cartridges to you, when it’s time for a change. They offer discounts and package deals when you buy a showerhead system at the same time.
You inhale trihalomethanes like chloroform every time that you shower in unfiltered water. The EPA says that most homes have a measurable level of chloroform gas, due to showering.
So, why not combine the purchase of the best faucet water filter with a new showerhead system and save money on both? If you do, you’ll have better skin today and better overall health, tomorrow.
About the Author
Bob Goodhand is an advocate for home and personal water purification systems to protect and promote healthy living. Visit his site at http://natural-purified-water.com/
to discover the drinking water filters that Bob recommends.
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Speakman S-2252-BP Anystream 6-Jet Chrome Showerhead $69.99 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish 4 Jet Adjustable Spray Solid Brass Shower Head $55.01 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish 6 Jet Spray Shower Head $51.28 |
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Kingston Brass Oil Rubbed Bronze 3 5/8″ 8 Jet Spray Solid Brass Shower Head $84.88 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish 3 5/8″ 8 Jet Spray Solid Brass Shower Head $86.55 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Rainshower 8″ Dia Brass Shower Head 80 Shower Jets $79.02 |
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8″ Square Chrome Plastic Bathroom Shower Head L2031 $28.00 |
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8″ Round Chrome Over Head Bathroom Shower Head L2035 $28.00 |
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8″ Round Brass Shower Head (Polished Chrome) L2108 $45.00 |
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8″ Round Brass Shower Head (Polished Chrome) L2102 $50.00 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Milano 4″ Diameter Three Tier Brass Shower Head 36 Jets $65.32 |
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21″x12″ Big Rectanglar Bathroom Shower Head L2113 $170.00 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Polished Brass Milano 4″ Dia 3 Tier Shower Head 36 Jets $74.69 |
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10″ Round Brass Shower Head (Polished Chrome) L2111 $76.00 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish Milano 6″ Diameter Three Tier Brass Shower Head $84.08 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish Milano 6″ Diameter Three Tier Brass Shower Head $104.66 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Milano 6″ Diameter 3 Tier Brass Shower Head $77.75 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Polished Brass Milano 8″ Diameter 3 Tier Brass Shower Head $84.70 |
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Kingston Brass Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Milano 8″ Dia 3 Tier Brass Shower Head $142.96 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Milano 8″ Diameter 3 Tier Brass Shower Head $85.18 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Victorian 10″ Shower Head with 17″ Ceiling Support $188.64 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish Vintage 6″ Diameter Bell Brass Shower Head $109.71 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish Restoration 9″ Diameter Brass Shower Head $105.95 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Finish Restoration 9″ Diameter Brass Shower Head $129.26 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish Metropolitan 6″X4″ Brass Square Shower Head 63 Jets $72.85 |
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Kingston Brass Oil Rubbed Bronze Metropolitan 6″ X 4″ Square Shower Head 63 Jets $80.12 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Metropolitan 6″X4″ Brass Square Shower Head 63 Jets $79.02 |
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Kingston Brass Oil Rubbed Bronze Claremont 8″ Square Shower Head 49 Channels $230.02 |
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Kingston Brass Satin Nickel Claremont 8″ Brass Square Shower Head 49 Channels $230.02 |
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Kingston Brass Polish Brass Finish Barcelona Fixed Shower Head $41.94 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish 5 Setting Adjustable Shower Head $53.57 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome/Stainless Steel 5 Setting Adjustable Shower Head $80.56 |
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Kingston Brass Chrome Finish Fixed Shower Head With Trim and Face $47.92 |
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Kingston Brass Polished Brass Chrome Finish Fixed Shower Head With Trim and Face $49.37 |
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GROHE Movario 5-SPRAY ADJUSTABLE SHOWER HEAD W INTERGRATED ARM CHROME 28521000 $264.99 |
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DELTA 5 SPRAY MASSAGE SHOWERHEAD WHT 75563WH $17.52 |
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GROHE Rainshower F Series Ceiling Shower Head 27288000 $1,045.00 |
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American Standard Bath Shower Trim Kit Shower Head Diverter Faucet $99.00 |
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Sprite Filter Cartridge Replacement Model HOC For High-Output Filter Heads $19.67 Sprite Filter Cartridge Replacement Model HOC For High-Output Filter Heads. The filter cartridge should be replaced every 6-12 months depending upon individual water conditions. Reversible filter cartridge with service life rating of 1 year. Directions available inside box for simple assembly…. |
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Rainshow’r CQ-1000-MS Shower Filter with Massaging Shower Head $30.99 Rainshow’r is the pioneer in the shower filter industry, designing and manufacturing shower filters for over 15 years and have thousands of long time customers. Polyester filter element enhances cartridge performance through sediment removal. Installs in minutes – no special tools or professional help required. Replaceable cartridges lasts 6-9 months for a family of four, or an estimated 15,000 to… |
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Sprite Slim Line Filter Cartridge 2-pack $23.79 Sprite White Slim Line Chlorine Removing Shower Filter. This filter removes harmful cancer causing chlorine from the water. This filter will improve the quality of your life. Your hair and skin will feel remarkably softer. The Low Profile Slim Line filter provides ample head room. Designed to extend the shower head less than 1.5 inches, the Slim Line is compact but powerful in filtration performan… |
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Mini-Shower – Bidet & Multi-Use Hand Held Sprayer $39.95 The diaper sprayer is a fresh way to clean soiled cloth diapers. Its high-pressure spray rinses clean even the messiest diapers. The mess goes where it is supposed to go – and your hands stay clean. During potty training, the sprayer is perfect for rinsing potty chairs. The adjustable spray is gentle enough to be used for personal hygiene after childbirth. Easy to Install – no plumber needed The M… |
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CleanStream Shower Enema System $26.00 When you’re relaxing with a nice shower, let the Showert Enema Kit help you to relieve that tension and stress. This is a product that will turn your shower into an orgasmic, enema experience. All you would have to do is switch the valve. The 6 inch nozzle and 3.5 inch single-hole nozzle attaches to the long 6 foot metal hose. The system comes with a 3-way diverter that allows the water to not onl… |
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Hansgrohe 1/2-Inch Small Cast Brass Shower Arm and Flange Showerpower 0.5” Small Cast Showerarm – 27438… |
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