A Closer Look At Shower Head Water Filters
There are a lot of choices when it comes to shower head water filters; however, not all of these shower heads are the same. The truth is that many of them don’t filter all that much chlorine out of your water, let alone other possible dangers. It’s important to look into what each filter can do before you decide on a shower filter, which offers you the protection you’re looking for.
You shouldn’t make your decision based on price. There are plenty of cheap shower filters around, but neither a low price tag or a high price tag necessarily say that much about their performance. For example, let’s look at two filters; one costs $70, the other $85.
The cheaper model may sound good at first; but when you find out that the filter has to be replaced every three months at a cost of $25 each time, you may not feel quite the same. Now assume that the $85 filter needs a filter replacement every six months, at a cost of $42. In this example, the more expensive filter ends up being a much better value.
Going further, you find that the $70 filter is only able to take about half of the chlorine out of your water and that the $85 filter not only removes 90% of the chlorine from your water, but also three other hazardous substances. This is why you should carefully examine the real costs of every shower head filter before making a purchase.
Good shower head water filters will remove at least a few contaminants from your water as well as chlorine. Try to find a filter which also removes most of the VOCs (volatile organic compounds) from your water. These can be very dangerous if you inhale them on a regular basis, such as while showering.
The very best shower filters remove THMs (trihalomethanes) as well. These compounds are produced by the chlorination process which is used to disinfect water supplies. Once vaporized by your showerhead, THMs become chloroform gas, another compound youd be better off not inhaling every time you take a shower.
A shower head water filter is an easy to install, affordable way to ensure the safety of the water than you and your family bathe in. The best shower filter is the one which provides you with the protection your household needs at a price which you’re happy with.
As you shop for shower head water filters, just remember to look at performance before price; and be sure to factor in maintenance costs before you decide which shower filter is really the best deal.
