Tired of standing under the same old shower head? Does your skin show signs of irritation and does your hair seem listless and droopy? If you have itchy dry skin and brittle hair, one solution is a shower head filter. There are many types of shower filters so comparing not only prices but benefits of each will serve you best. Some shower filters may reduce shower water flow. If this is not a problem, you can find many filters available for most any shower. Shower filters offer many benefits such as filtering out the chlorine that is added to your household water. Chlorine is a known health risk. Chlorine vaporizes in hot showers and can be inhaled, causing lung problems. Chlorine is also a known factor concerning cancer. Though chlorine gets rid of bacteria it can also be toxic to humans. Serious illnesses along with eczema and asthma can all become exacerbated with daily chlorinated showering. Adding a filter for your shower head is the best and most reliable way of ridding the chlorine, making it much safer for your whole family.
When selecting the perfect shower head filter, you will want to choose one that removes the most contaminants from the water. Usually the better the filter, the higher the cost. But this is not always true. Sometimes you are paying for advertisement and marketing. Be sure to read the packaging and ask your store clerk questions. Ask about the different types of filters. A KDF filter will remove chlorine while a carbon filter will remove synthetic chemicals. If you want the cleanest water flowing through your shower's filter, then you will choose a filter that offers both KDF and carbon protection.
What about shower water pressure? Most shower filters will lower the shower water pressure. Also, most homes already have a low flow water saving shower head installed. This helps conserve water while lowering water and energy bills. You may then find that installing a new shower filter will not make a change in shower water pressure. Most water filters will allow for 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute) to flow. This is the same as a water saving shower head. If you'd like to use this amount of water but still have a hard spray, there are special filters available to attach to your regular shower head. These may be more expensive but will satisfy the pickiest of all. Also using a hand held filter will give you the option of different water sprays, yet still take away any contaminants and leave your skin soft.
Some people enjoy their shower filters so much they also purchase a traveling shower filter. Often in other towns and states, the water is treated differently, often having even more chlorine than you're use to. Taking a portable shower head filter along on your vacation can improve how you feel and only benefit you and your family. Shower filters are very easy and simple to install. With the use of pliers you should be able to install one in as little as 5 minutes. Once you've taken advantage of the shower filter benefits, you won't want to be without one. You will notice a difference in your skin, going from flaky and dry skin to soft and subtle. Your eyes will not become irritated and even your asthma symptoms may disappear. Your hair may get more attention as it will feel softer and shinier, all due to a shower head filter.
Once you've chosen your model and installed it, be ready to have the whole family wanting to use the shower with the filter! You may need to purchase a second one for the guest shower. Shower filters do need to be replaced. Filters can provide cleaning for up to one year. Be sure to read about your selection before purchasing. Some filters need to be changed every 3 months, while others will rarely need changing. Of course, depending on how badly your water is contaminated will make a difference in how long your water filter lasts. Once you remove the filter and see the contaminants, you will never want to take a shower without a filter again.