In This Buyer’s Guide:
- Why Should You Buy a Shower Water Filter?
- What Contaminants Do Shower Water Filters Reduce/Remove?
- More About Shower Filter Media Technology
- Shower Filter Brands/Types
Why Should You Buy a Shower Water Filter?
There are many advantages to owning a shower water filter. Since most municipal water is treated with chlorine, the environment of a shower can be detrimental to one’s health if the water is not filtered. This is especially true when the shower is hot, as the steam contains chlorine in vapor form. This chlorine is breathed in and absorbed through the skin, the body’s largest organ. Over time, daily exposure to chlorine can cause respiratory illness, asthma, and even certain types of cancer. Chlorine may also dry out your skin and hair; a shower water filter can soften the texture of skin and hair that has been consistently exposed to chlorine.
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What Contaminants Do Shower Water Filters Reduce/Remove?
Chlorine is a major concern for people in the shower water filter market. However, shower filters utilize various filter media to reduce other harmful contaminants such as chloramines (which many water treatment plants now use as a disinfectant alternative to chlorine), VOCs, scale, rust, sediment, iron oxide, and hydrogen sulfide.
More About Shower Filter Media Technology
Shower filters may use one or a combination of two or more of the following types of filtration technology:
Carbon/Charcoal
Carbon filters remove chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and other synthetic chemicals often used in water disinfection by carbon adsorption, in which the chemicals stick to activated carbon. These are the most comprehensive shower filters, but since the adsorption process requires a lot of surface area, they are typically larger than other filters. Moreover, carbon filters are typically used with cold water (i.e. drinking water) and will not be as effective in a hot shower.
Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF)
KDF is an oxidation-reduction media made from copper and zinc. Its shower filters work electrochemically, converting chlorine into harmless soluble calcium chloride. However, KDF alone will not remove chlorine or VOCs, so it is often combined with Chlorgon filter technology.
Chlorgon
Chlorgon was specially developed and patented by Sprite Industries and is only found in Sprite shower filters. It is made to work more efficiently with hot water temperatures and is, therefore, an ideal media for shower water filters.
Crystalline Quartz
Crystalline Quartz is added to some shower water filters to maximize lathering for a more “energy-enhanced feel.”
Shower Filter Brands/Types
Here are some of our most popular water filters, grouped by brand.
Sprite
Sprite is a popular leader in the shower filter industry, having been in business for over 30 years. This company features the largest variety of shower water filters to complement your needs and style. All Sprite shower filters feature a combination of KDF and Chlorgon filter media to effectively reduce chlorine. Sprite filter replacement cartridges are reversible and may be turned after six months for an extended, year-long filter life.
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Sprite High Output Massage Filter
This shower water filter utilizes chlorgon media to remove impurities. It’s easy to install and comes with a water-saving massage shower head.
Sprite High Output Massage Filter
Sprite Bath Ball Faucet Filters
The Sprite bath ball faucet filters are available in white, chrome, and transparent blue. They utilize a universal harness that attaches to your bath faucet to reduce the amount of chlorine in your bath water.
Sprite Bath Ball Filter- Chrome
Rainshow’r Shower and Bath Filters
Rainshow’r filters feature crystalline quartz technology to enhance suds and lather. The following shower filters can easily be installed onto any showerhead or arm.
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Rainshow’r New Century Shower Filter
For best results, use the Rainshow’r Bernoulli Power Shower Head. This filter should be changed every 12 to 15 months.
Rainshow’r New Century Shower Filter
Rainshow’r Dechlorinating Shower Filters
These filters typically use the Rainshow’r RCCQ Replacement Filter Cartridge, which lasts about six to seven months
Rainshow’r Dechlorinating Shower Filter
Rainshow’r Crystal Ball Bath Dechlorinator
This bath dechlorinator circulates in your bath water to reduce chlorine.
Rainshow’r Crystal Ball Bath Dechlorinator
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Culligan
These Culligan shower water filters are installed on any standard shower arm.
Culligan RainDisc Rain Showerhead Filter
This shower head filter provides better water diffusion for a more gentle, thorough cleansing. For greater adjustment for height and different water angles, you may want to add this compatible accessory to your purchase: the Culligan RainDisc Hi-Lo Adjustable Showerhead Arm.
Culligan RainDisc Rain Showerhead Filter
Culligan Shower Head Filter with Massage
This shower filter utilizes KDF media and comes in white plastic. Showerhead is not included.
Culligan Inline Shower Filter
Culligan Inline Shower Filter
Showerhead water filters are a must-have addition to your shower or bath routine. They can improve your skin and hair and overall health and wellness. Take control of your shower or bath experience and invest in a showerhead water filter today!
